Leadership 101

 

Leadership is the ability to postitvely influence others to accomplish a goal.

 

Course Objectives

 

Successful completion of this course will increase your knowledge and ability to:

• Identify key characteristics of leaders

• Build trust and confidence with employees

• Avoid behaviors that undermine leadership

• Promote teamwork and esprit de corps

• Act decisively

• Demonstrate leadership in a crisis

 

 

Outline

 

Module One: Leadership Lessons 

• Course Objectives 

• What Is Leadership and Why Is It Important? 

• What Can Your Favorite Teacher Teach You about Leadership? 

• Have and Share a Vision  

• Pursue Excellence 

• Communicate Effectively  

• Be Trustworthy 

• Build Confidence in Your Employees 

• Be Enthusiastic  

• Serve Others  

• Leadership Characteristics Self-Assessment  

 

Module Two: Behaviors That Undermine Leadership  

• Lack of Transparency 

• Neglect 

• Unwillingness to Change and Innovate 

• What Do You Do Under Stress? 

 

Module Three: Leadership Impact 

• Influence Others 

• Promote Teamwork 

• Act Decisively 

• Demonstrate Leadership in a Crisis 

 

Appendix

• Action Plan 

• Course Review 

• Suggested Resource List 

• Course Evaluation