LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS FOR WOMEN
In this seminar you'll learn...
The 6 most important tools you can have as a leader
How to acquire a leader´s mindset and image
Tips for eliminating communication habits that rob you of authority
How to prepare yourself for the next level of success
And much more!
Is your leadership career going according to plan? Ever feel like you run into unspoken rules, imaginary boundaries and contradictory messages no matter where you turn? When it comes to getting results, do you ever feel like it´s "one step forward, two steps back"? Feel as though others don´t think you´re as credible as your male counterparts? If you´re nodding your head in agreement, you need to attend this workshop. It´s one of those rare opportunities to acquire and master specific and usable skills to carry out every one of your demanding responsibilities with unshakable confidence and competence. It´s tailor-made for women leaders like you who face difficult challenges every day and need solutions that work. After attending, you´ll be a better manager and leader—and feel confident to take the place you so richly deserve at the leadership table.
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Program hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Develop all the "right stuff"
The labels women leaders are given—and how to keep them from holding you back
Self-quiz: Honestly assess where you need improvement—even small changes pay big dividends!
5 key challenges faced by every woman leader sooner or later
What men can do at work that you shouldn´t
Keeping an eye out for new opportunities to take risks—and take charge
The many benefits of knowing your unique leadership style, what works and what gets you stuck
3 quick-results steps for improving your leadership effectiveness
How to separate being liked from being respected
Capitalize on the power of direct communication
Why some leaders almost instinctively fail to listen
Getting heard in meetings: Pounding the table won´t work, but these tips will
When you must bear responsibility for a mistake ... how and why to put a positive spin on it
How to communicate directly and professionally—with your whole body
3 facts that will make speaking in public a whole lot less stressful
How to avoid the tendency to hold back when men are present (The "Speak early, speak often" rule)
How to say "no" when appropriate—without sounding like the "Queen of Mean"
Take on the toughest conflicts
How to disagree without being called names (you know which ones we mean) behind your back
Conflict: When the voice in your head says "Run away," here´s how to talk back to it
The top 7 sources of conflict on the job—and how the wisest women leaders handle them
Resolving conflict among employees—what is a leader´s role, really?
How to appear immune to cruel words, potshots and personal attacks (even when you´re not)
Face and conquer the reasons your emotions sometimes get in the way
How to protect yourself from jerks and other difficult people
Project credibility and earn the respect you deserve
2 types of networks and how each is a major resource for women on the way up
The difference between bragging and claiming value for what you´ve accomplished
Increasing your visibility: How to overcome the double bind women often find themselves in
How to stop talking too fast, apologizing, over-explaining—and making other credibility-robbing mistakes
Approach diversity as an opportunity, not a problem
4 major myths of diversity—and how to make it your job to debunk them
How to make supervising employees with different values, lifestyles and views a positive part of your job
When an employee is young enough to be your child—or old enough to be your parent: A timeless management principle to put into practice
Why and how to have a plan—and a passion—for creating a diverse culture
Responding to gender bias: Tips ... and a few warnings
How to create a welcoming environment for workers with disabilities
Motivate, coach, delegate—and win employee support
Why bother to delegate? Because you and your employees win
2 things to remember about keeping good employees on board
Why some women feel uncomfortable giving praise—and why successful motivators don´t think that way at all
Using the technique of "fait accompli" to negotiate for what you want
The key to motivating the unmotivated: Be very good at these 5 things
Make criticism and discipline work for you and your employees
Don´t soft-pedal when discussing poor performance—lay it all out on the table
How to keep your feedback positive—even when the employee is angry or has endless excuses
Disciplining employees: Don´t go another day without knowing this simple truth
Getting even the most contrary employees to do what they´re supposed to do
How allowing bad attitudes can tarnish your image faster than anything—get to the root of the problem fast
Where the rubber meets the road—plan your next steps on the road to success
Behind closed doors: What top managers really look for when deciding who to promote
The gift of honesty: How to find a mentor, ask for feedback and get it
Why and how to create a vision statement of success—25 words or less, please!
How to expand your possibilities—in spite of the subtle messages women get about where they "belong"
Women don´t have to work twice as hard to be good: Avoiding the tendency to overload yourself
Putting work ahead of your personal life—things to think twice about
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