Becoming a "True" Leader: The Winning Formula

Management & LeadershipConfidence & Self-AwarenessManagers≈ 20 min

Key skill: Leadership & vision

Summary

Distinguish power, leadership and influence so you can be followed through willing buy-in rather than imposed authority. The course details the transformational leader's formula — trust, vision, motivation — that inspires action and creates other leaders rather than followers.

Target audience

Any manager looking to promote a model of leadership that inspires and fosters boldness, agility and accountability

Learning objectives

Differentiate between power, leadership and influence at work.
Be followed through willing buy-in, without having to wield your authority as boss.
Master the transformational leadership formula
Generate trust, vision and motivation to inspire action.

Module outline

StorytellingAn illustration of wise, enlightened leadership contrasted with traditional, authoritarian forms
ArticlesThe concept of "Shared Leadership" and its variations · Two more variations on "Shared Leadership"
Expert videoDefining leadership, the true leader's winning formula, and the stakes of developing your leadership
AnchoringQuiz and True/False to dig deeper into the topic and anchor what you've learned
Memo cardDownloadable coaching memo card: the key points from the expert video
CommitmentConcrete examples to help you define your own commitment
BonusA selection of videos to go further (TED, YouTube)

Models & methods

Distinction between power / leadership / influence; the formula Trust + Vision + Motivation = Action.

Research-based

The distinction between power, leadership and influence attributed to German sociologist and economist Max Weber.