Introduction

The internet is saturated with numerous leadership articles and lists dictating what qualities effective leaders should or shouldn’t have. Sorting through these can be confusing. This leadership training course is specifically designed to clarify the complex landscape of leadership qualities and theories, focusing on the essential skills needed for leading effectively both now and in the future.

This Power of Leaders training offers targeted development in leadership skills, examining the psychological and behavioral elements that are crucial for leadership in today’s dynamic environment. By harnessing the best from leadership research, reflecting on the behaviors and traits of successful leaders, and leveraging modern psychology, this course will provide practical applications and strategies. These will enable you to apply the skills and knowledge learned to become an effective modern leader.

Course Objectives

• Leverage and apply key leadership behaviors
• Enhance your leadership to enable and empower others to achieve exceptional results
• Understand and utilize psychological methods for influencing and persuasion, and fostering trust and integrity
• Develop strong professional relationships to maximize influence and strategic leverage
• Craft a powerful vision statement to guide personal and collective goals
• Be inspired by the best thinkers and practices in leadership strategies



Target Audience

• Senior Executives/Directors
• Senior Managers
• Management Professionals
• Those identified as High Potential individuals and Emerging Leaders



Course Outline

Day 1: Leadership Development: Enhancing Your Leadership Potential

• What Defines a Successful Leader?
• Establishing Your Leadership Foundation (Leadership Assessment Profile)
• Core Leadership Qualities Shared by Effective Leaders
• Building Trust and Integrity in Leadership
• Advancing Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Contexts
• Utilizing Change as a Catalyst for Positive Development

Day 2: Leadership Influence: Mastering the Art of Influence, Inspiration, and Engagement

• How Leaders Inspire: Psychological Insights and Key Strategies
• Effective Influence Models: Winning Hearts and Minds
• Advanced Questioning Techniques for Leaders
• Expanding Skills Beyond Active Listening
• Transforming Negative Dynamics into Positive Contributions
• The Role of Persuasion in Effective Leadership

Day 3:Leadership Resilience: Building Perseverance and Determination to Succeed

• The Critical Role of Leadership Perseverance and Determination
• Applying Solution-Focused Leadership Techniques
• Developing Self-Knowledge and Self-Awareness in Leadership
• Defining Personal Leadership Identity and Values
• Maximizing Mental Strength and Positive Thinking in Leadership
• Innovative Problem-Solving and Creative Thinking Techniques

Day 4: Empowering Leadership: Enabling Others to Succeed

• Creating a Clear and Compelling Leadership Vision
• Empowering Team Members Through Visionary Leadership
• Delegative Leadership Techniques for Handling Challenges
• Unlocking Creativity and Innovation in Team Settings
• Effective Ideation Techniques for Group Dynamics
• Encouraging and Mentoring for Positive Team Dynamics

Day 5: Strategic Networking: Building Strategic Relationships and the Power of Networking

• The Importance of Strategic and Operational Relationships in Business
• Techniques for Effective Relationship Management and Stakeholder Engagement
• Utilizing Influence and Importance Grids for Strategic Benefits
• Networking Best Practices for Business Professionals
• Effective Techniques for ‘Working the Room’
• The Importance of Consistent Follow-Up and Relationship Building