The New Essentials of Leadership
Lead well. Create good. Enjoy being human together.
Because of The New Essentials of Leadership… I am more confident in my own skin and we are a more united team.
Lori, Sr. VP, Human Resources
Because of The New Essentials of Leadership… I am more confident in my communications and er are better able to mutually discuss and challenge difficult topics.
Matt, Vice President
Empower your leaders with the skills, qualities and competencies to navigate the complexities of today’s world, inspire your team, and lead with purpose.
You’ve spent your career moving up through the ranks. You’ve gained vast experience in business, you know your subject matter well, and you’ve been to all the right training.
You’ve got the best people in place: remarkable leaders who truly aspire to make a difference.
Your peers, the executives, and the Board are aligned on your purposeful mission and vision.
This is your moment! You and your team are responsible for leading your division, and with a great foundation of knowledge and experience, it should be a breeze, right?
Then why is this so hard?
Burnout, exhaustion, overwhelm, and a shocking deterioration of human relations light up the headlines.
Books and lists detailing things all good leaders must do to keep employees happy and engaged.
Pay, play, and pizza sound like easy fixes, but you’re learning that they don’t quite do it.
Are you starting to feel like the story you’ve been told about how it all works doesn’t quite match what you are noticing?
You need The NEW Essentials of Leadership.
Six essential qualities that didn’t seem to matter back then (if they were even on the radar).
We’ve been guiding organizations to build and strengthen these essential leadership qualities since 2005. Now, we’ve put them together in a powerful group program for you and your team.
In The NEW Essentials of Leadership, everyone on your team invests a few minutes each day to:
- Learn potent leadership and awareness practices
- Experiment with what you are learning
- Reflect on what you are noticing
Experience a breakthrough in human dynamics as you:
- Strengthen connections across your team
- Develop leadership that is clear AND kind
- Learn to have difficult conversations effectively
Support your organization’s mission when you:
- Collaborate without wasting energy
- Create results with less effort
- Free up bandwidth and insight for innovation
What are The NEW Essentials of Leadership?
Self-Awareness
Notice and understand thoughts, emotions and behaviors
Building a Stronger Container
Strengthen your capacity to hold and manage emotions, stress and complexity
Compassion 2.0
Cultivate a compassionate mindset towards self and others, including those who see things differently
Understanding Rank, Power and Privilege
Develop awareness and knowledge of social structures and inequities
Undefending
Build emotional, mental and interpersonal resilience
Having Difficult Conversations Well
Engage in productive dialogue and navigate challenging situations with more ease
An immersive, blended learning program that provides transformative leadership development to all levels of organization.
The New Essentials of Leadership
Designed for cohorts from a single organization.
Grounded in conscious, courageous and compassionate leadership.
Powerfully supports the transformation of your leadership and culture.
Through this program you’ll learn to:
Improve efficiency. Eliminate the need for workarounds.
- Unlock your leadership potential and streamline processes for greater efficiency.
- Optimize your workflow and eliminate time-consuming workarounds.
- Find breakthrough solutions and innovation together.
Become more present.
- Master the art of mindfulness and enhance your leadership presence.
- Learn to be fully present in every moment and make more impactful decisions.
Strengthen communication, listening and understanding.
- Enhance your communication skills and foster a culture of effective collaboration.
- Develop active listening techniques to improve understanding and challenge assumptions.
Develop your self-awareness.
- Discover your leadership strengths and areas for growth through our comprehensive self-awareness exercises.
- Gain deep insights into your leadership style and leverage your self-awareness to maximize your impact.
Work better together and grow in alignment as a team.
- Foster a cohesive and high-performing team environment through our leadership development program.
- Align your team’s goals, values and objectives to achieve outstanding results together.
Strengthen your “container” and better manage yourself.
- Develop resilience and enhance your ability to handle challenges with grace.
- Build a solid foundation for self-management and enhance your leadership effectiveness.
Increase your ability to be open and vulnerable.
- Enhance vulnerability and create a culture of openness and trust within your team.
- Learn to lead with authenticity and foster an environment where everyone feels safe to express themselves.
Lead with greater confidence.
- Boost your confidence as a leader and unlock your full potential.
- Develop a strong leadership presence and inspire confidence in your team and stakeholders.
Create “space” and “grace” for yourself and others.
- Cultivate a balanced approach to leadership that allows for self-care and supports the well-being of your team.
- Learn techniques to create a supportive environment that nurtures growth and personal development.
Increase sense of personal accountability.
- Foster a culture of personal accountability and ownership within your organization.
- Equip yourself with tools and strategies to promote accountability and drive individual and team success.