About This Course
While many who enter into management and leadership roles want to be genuinely liked by the workers they supervise, seeking popularity for its own sake can be a dead-end path. Many have tried to lead while seeking popularity only to find that, indeed, they are loved but not respected. Becoming a more likeable boss however does not mean you have to sacrifice respect. Being a likeable boss and a respected boss does mean you have to learn to be more effective. This course helps you take the first steps of what will be a continuous journey towards becoming a more effective boss, the side effects of which are both likeability and respect.Please login.
Learning Objectives
While many who enter into management and leadership roles want to be genuinely liked by the workers they supervise,
seeking popularity for its own sake can be a dead-end path.
Many have tried to lead while seeking popularity only to find that,
indeed, they are loved but not respected.
Becoming a more likeable boss however does not mean you have to sacrifice respect.
Being a likeable boss and a respected boss does mean you have to learn to be more effective.
This course helps you take the first steps of what will be a continuous journey towards becoming a more effective boss,
the side effects of which are both likeability and respect.
Curriculum
10h
Is it Better to be Loved or Feared?
Being a likeable boss is generally more effective than being feared. While fear may elicit compliance, love fosters trust, loyalty, and open communication, leading to a more engaged and productive team.
Leadership as Service
Leadership as service emphasizes supporting and empowering team members. By prioritizing their needs and development, leaders create a collaborative environment that fosters trust, enhances morale, and drives collective success through shared goals.
Leadership by Design
Leadership by design focuses on intentionally crafting leadership styles and organizational cultures. It emphasizes strategic planning, clear values, and proactive communication, ensuring leaders inspire, motivate, and effectively guide their teams toward success.
Understanding Motivation
Understanding motivation involves recognizing the factors that drive individuals to act. It includes intrinsic motivations (personal satisfaction, growth) and extrinsic motivations (rewards, recognition). Leaders can enhance motivation by aligning goals with individual values.
Constructive Criticism
Constructive criticism is feedback aimed at improvement, delivered in a respectful and supportive manner. It focuses on specific behaviors, offers actionable suggestions, and encourages growth while maintaining a positive relationship between the giver and receiver.
The Importance of Tone
The importance of tone lies in how communication is perceived. A positive, respectful tone fosters collaboration and understanding, while a negative tone can lead to conflict and misunderstandings. Tone significantly impacts relationships and overall effectiveness in communication.
Trusting Your Team
Trusting your team involves empowering members, delegating responsibilities, and encouraging autonomy. It fosters a culture of collaboration and accountability, enhancing morale and productivity. Trusting teams are more innovative and resilient in overcoming challenges.
Earning the Trust of Your Team
Earning the trust of your team requires consistency, transparency, and integrity. Actively listen, provide support, and follow through on commitments. By demonstrating reliability and valuing team input, leaders create a strong foundation of trust.
Building and Reinforcing Your Team
Building and reinforcing your team involves fostering strong relationships, encouraging collaboration, and promoting a positive culture. Regular communication, recognition of achievements, and opportunities for professional development strengthen team cohesion and performance.
You are the Boss of You
"You are the Boss of You" emphasizes personal accountability and self-leadership. It encourages individuals to take charge of their decisions, actions, and growth, fostering independence and empowering them to achieve their goals.
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Your Instructors
$175.00$225.00
-22%
Work-Life Balance
$175.00$225.00
-27%
Trust Building and Resilience Development
$165.00$225.00
-21%
Taking Initiative
$155.00$195.00
