0051 - Leadership & Influence

Course Description

They say that leaders are born, not made. While it is true that some people are born leaders, some leaders are born in the midst of adversity.

Objectives

• Define “leadership”
• Explain the Great Man Theory
• Explain the Trait Theory
• Understand Transformational Leadership
• Understand the people you lead and how to adapt your leadership styles
• Explain leading by Directing
• Explain leading by Participating
• Explain leading by Delegating
• Kouzes and Posner
• Conduct a personal inventory
• Create an action plan
• Establish personal goals

Outline

• The Evolution of Leadership
  • Defining Leadership
  • Characteristics of a Leader
  • Leadership Principles
  • A Brief History of Leadership
  • Three Theories of Leadership

• Situational Leadership
  • Situational Leadership: Telling
  • Situational Leadership: Selling
  • Situational Leadership: Participating
  • Situational Leadership: Delegating

• A Personal Inventory
  • An Introduction to Kouzes and Posner
  • A Personal Inventory
  • Creating an Action Plan

• Modeling the Way
  • Determining Your Way
  • Being an Inspirational Role Model
  • Influencing Others’ Perspectives

• Inspiring a Shared Vision
  • Choosing Your Vision
  • Communicating Your Vision
  • Identifying the Benefit for Others

• Challenging the Process
  • Think Outside the Box
  • Developing Your Inner Innovator
  • Seeing Room for Improvement
  • Lobbying for Change

• Enabling Others to Act
  • Encouraging Growth in Others
  • Creating Mutual Respect
  • The Importance of Trust

• Encouraging the Heart
  • Sharing Rewards
  • Celebrating Accomplishments
  • Making Celebration Part of Your Culture

• Basic Influencing Skills
  • The Art of Persuasion
  • The Principles of Influence
  • Creating an Impact

• Setting Goals
  • Setting SMART Goals
  • Creating a Long-Term Plan
  • Creating a Support System