Becoming an Influential Leader at Work

Management & LeadershipConfidence & Self-AwarenessManagers≈ 20 min

Key skill: Leadership & vision

Summary

Move from being a good manager to becoming a leader who inspires: break free from perfectionism, build a strategic vision, gain visibility and dare to take risks to influence your teams, peers and management.

Target audience

Any manager looking to promote a positive model of leadership and collaboration

Learning objectives

Prioritise developing your leadership by letting go of the "good student" tendency
Build a strategic vision by taking time to reflect, observe and exchange ideas
Be visible by sharing your vision and goals with your teams, peers and superiors
Grow your networks by regularly meeting partners, clients, suppliers, former colleagues, and more

Module outline

StorytellingAn inspiring lesson in leadership through the story of Nelson Mandela
ArticlesThe 3 new qualities of inspiring leaders · The 3 Networks
Expert videoHow to become a true leader who influences and inspires by letting go of the "good student" mindset, offering vision, being visible and taking risks
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

Four leadership levers; the 3 networks (strategic, operational, personal development); assertiveness; the 7-38-55 communication rule.

Research-based

Cegos study: more than a third of women turn down leadership roles for fear of not being up to the task; the 7/38/55 communication rule.