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Leading suddenly became vastly different in March, 2020, resulting in new challenges for leaders that have continued through this day. Attendees of this program will learn the specific leadership tools they need to lead through ongoing uncertain times, regardless of what happens in their organization or the outside environment.

Giving constructive feedback that inspires great work is one of the most critical elements of performance management. Is there a way to give feedback that constructs,  inspires, and actually encourages team members to grow, and be more engaged? Yes, there is, and this workshop will show you how.

Leading the leaders on your team and your next generation of leaders, AKA Leaders-In-Training, requires specific strategies and tactics. This session, based on interviews with three communications industry “Uber-leaders,” provides powerful insights to effectively lead leaders, who in turn may be stars in their own right, as well as up-and-coming leaders.

This program recommends and explains specific tips executives can take to become more inspiring and effective leaders of their teams, internal and external clients, peers, bosses, and other critical stakeholders. In doing so, attendees will increase their ability to meet and exceed their organizational, career and personal goals. Takeaways include the 11 most critical actions and skills needed to be a more inspiring and magnetic leader, why hose skills are so important, based on research, a list of practical actions they can take once the program ends, and a renewed sense of purpose as a leader.

This program continues where “Eleven Steps” ends, providing additional critical leadership actions. Attendees will understand some of the most important actions that leaders can take if they want to their team members to follow them (and yes, your followers do have a choice!) as well as to spread their influence to anyone they lead, including the various audiences mentioned in “Eleven Steps…” This presentation can be combined with “Eleven Steps…” for a deep-dive leadership workshop, offering attendees twenty critical actions that  when implemented, results in a team that is more motivated, engaged, and ready to follow.

This program is especially valuable for new leaders, or managers on the cusp of true leadership. Attendees will leave understanding the critical differences between management and leadership, what leaders do vs. what managers do, the idea that leadership is a two-part choice (made separately by the leader and their potential followers), and nine keys that are most critical to effective leadership, none of which they may have implemented as managers.

If we want to refresh our leadership and become truly effective leaders, we should focus on the Four Critical Building Blocks of Leadership. I call them the TREE: Trust, Respect, Empathy,  and Emotional Intelligence. This session will explain these four building blocks, get you to do some deep thinking, and get you ready to implement them!

Far too many leaders believe that leadership is about talking. In reality, if you want to have engaged followers, it’s about Talking Less, Asking the Right Questions, Listening Deeply, and Getting Feedback On Our Leadership Performance. We’ll explore each of these critical leadership skills, explain why they’re so crucial to building followership, and give you practical tips on how you can implement them as soon as you return from Spring Conference.

Want to refresh your leadership style to be a more effective leader with more engaged followers? Followers follow courageous leaders. So Be A Lion. This session will explain the role of courage and confidence, why followers are drawn to courageous and confident leaders, and steps you can take to be the brave lion your agency team members need you to be.