What Matters Most in Leadership
In this course we will explore five core leadership habits from Mark Miller’s best selling book, The Heart of Leadership. These habits enable a leader to attract and develop followers. Each habit challenges the leader to understand their purpose and to identify the most important character qualities in serving others.
This course is for:
- First time leaders or emerging leaders
- Organizational leaders wanting to emphasize character-based leadership and develop a common framework and vocabulary
- Leaders looking to assess their leadership approaches and to develop an action plan for growth
By the end of this course you should be able to :
- Identify behaviors that demonstrate how to “think others first”
- Understand how your behaviors and attitudes influence those you lead
- Demonstrate leadership practices that reflect how you can serve in a variety of situations
- Determine your strengths and weaknesses for each habit and develop an action plan to improve your leadership skills
Principles and Best Practices
Steve Collins, LEAD's Director of Global Training, guides participants through the HEART of Leadership Model. Videos and articles enable participants to engage concepts and practices at their preferred pace and in manageable chunks.
Reflection and Assignments
Reaching your leadership potential requires much more than just gaining knowledge about leadership. Participants will be challenged to think deeply about their own experiences and immediately apply what they are learning.
Individual Coaching
Participants will receive a coaching session at the completion of the course to share what they are learning and develop action plans.
Course Curriculum
- Video: A Quick Look (1:59)
- Video: The Benefits and Challenges of "Think Others First" (4:53)
- Case Study: Maiden Mills
- Self Assessment
- Video: Add Value Best Practice (4:51)
- Assignment: Adding Value Right Now
- Video: Express Gratitude Best Practice (4:44)
- Assignment: Express Gratitude Now
- Article: Serve Unconditionally Best Practice
- Reflection: How Can I Serve Better?
- Quiz: Think Others First
- Application: What Did I Learn?
- Video: A Quick Look (1:59)
- Video: The Power of Optimism (4:40)
- Case Study: Indra Nooyi
- Self Assessment
- Article: Choose Optimism Best Practice
- Assignment: The Best Case Scenario
- Video: Fail Forward Best Practice (4:48)
- Reflection: Learning from Failure
- Video: Remember Wins Best Practice (4:59)
- Assignment: Finding the Good News
- Quiz: Expect the Best
- Assignment: What is Your Secret to Optimism?
- Application: What did I learn?
- Video: A Quick Look (2:07)
- Video: Everyday Courage (4:48)
- Self Assessment
- Article: Acknowledge Fears Best Practice
- Refection: What Am I Afraid Of?
- Video: Embrace Risk Best Practice (4:59)
- Reflection: What is My Risk Preference?
- Video: Initiate Action Best Practice (4:43)
- Reflection: Time to Take Charge
- Quiz: Respond with Courage
- Assignment: Charge forward
- Application: What Did I Learn?
- Video: A Quick Look (2:01)
- Video: The True Meaning of Being a Leader (4:17)
- Copy of Video: The True Meaning of Being a Leader (4:42)
- Case Study: Which Leader Will You Follow?
- Reflection: Determine Your Locus of Control
- Case Study: Oprah Winfrey
- Reflection: Struggling with Responsibility
- Self Assessment
- Video: Own Your Role Best Practice (3:49)
- Reflection: Taking Ownership
- Video: Admit Mistakes Best Practice (5:22)
- Reflection: How do You Communicate, "My Fault"?
- Case Study: Giving Praise Best Practice
- Reflection: Words of Praise
- Quiz: Accept Responsibility
- Assignment: Share the Praise
- Application: What Did I Learn?
- Video: A Quick Look (2:07)
- Video: Our Need for Wisdom (4:58)
- Copy of Video: Our Need for Wisdom (5:08)
- Reflection: Your Search for Wisdom
- Self Assessment
- Video: Design a Plan Best Practice (5:16)
- Copy of Video: Design a Plan Best Practice (5:32)
- Assignment: Let's Make a Plan
- Case Study: Enlist Mentors Best Practice
- Assignment: Find Your Mentor
- Video: Learn Daily Best Practice (4:28)
- Reflection: What Do You Want and Believe?
- Quiz: Hunger for Wisdom
- Assignment: Start Learning
- Application: What Did I Learn?
When does the course start?
You can begin the course anytime.
How long does the course last?
You determine the pace. You have access to the course content for one year after enrollment.
How are coaching sessions scheduled?
As you approach the end of the course, just message us and we will schedule a mutually convenient time. The coaching session is scheduled for 30 minutes but we sometimes go longer.
How can I get additional information?
Please email your questions to [email protected]
