Topics to be Covered

The Evolution of Leadership

• Defining Leadership
• Characteristics of a Leader
• Leadership Principles
• A Brief History of Leadership
• Historical Leaders
• Modern Leaders
• The Great Man Theory
• The Trait Theory
• Transformational Leadership

Modeling the Way

• Determining Your Way
• Being an Inspirational Role Model
• Influencing Others Perspectives
• Building core managerial and functional skill
• Making effective decisions at first-level management
• Gaining a broad perspective of results-oriented management
• Developing an individual leadership philosophy

Inspiring a Shared Vision

• Choosing Your Vision
• Communicating Your Vision
• Identifying the Benefit for Others
• 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
• 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 SMART Goals
• Creating a Long-Term Plan
• Creating a Support System