True Leadership
Become a leader whom others will willingly follow
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It’s not our job titles, wealth, or status that shapes our leadership. It’s our self-knowledge, it’s knowing what we stand for and it’s ultimately our commitment to one important goal: to use our skills, talents, energy and knowledge to serve others.
A true leader is known for their integrity, credibility and vision. But more than anything else, they are known for their service. If you think about anyone today who we hail as a real leader, they have each performed a great service to others, and this is the key. True leaders do things for others, not for themselves. This is why people follow them! And this is not just our opinion, this is a fact exemplified by the lives and actions of all great leaders.
A true leader has a genuine interest in serving the people they are leading. Their teams and organisations benefit from their leadership. They make decisions based on what is in the best interest of all. They promote collaboration, trust and empathy. Their vision is universal and includes everyone. Their objective is to enhance the growth of the people around them. They are respected and listened to. They inspire others and their ideas spread.
As Martin Luther King alluded to, each of us has the potential to lead because each of us has the ability to serve. But it’s not easy. Adversity and obstacles are a part of every leader’s path. The need is to equip ourselves with the necessary tools and understanding in order to overcome these. How? Well we must get clear on a few fundamentals if we are going to be able to face the challenges ahead. We need to be resilient; we need to know who we are, what we believe and where we intend on leading people.
This course deals with the principles, qualities and attributes of true and great leadership. Not all leadership styles are the same, but the essence of true leadership is constant. We will dive into the question of what leadership really is and will encourage you to reflect on your own individual leadership style. You will discover the importance of vision and learn how to cultivate the vital qualities and skills needed to successfully lead people. We will look at how to remove the obstacles to effective leadership, how to make decisions and how to communicate without fear.
You will gain greater confidence in your own ability to be a strong, effective, inspirational leader whom others will willingly follow.
Who should attend?
Managers, supervisors and anyone who is genuinely interested in developing themselves as a leader.Duration
2 Days (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)Programme Content
- What is leadership?
- Are leaders born or made?
- Exploring the enduring principles that govern leadership.
- What is the link between service and leadership?
- The challenge of realising people’s full potential.
- The need for self-awareness and discipline.
- Leadership and vision – what guides you?
- What is it that motivates and inspires you?
- How to cultivate the leadership qualities.
- How do you need to be as a leader?
- Removing the obstacles to effective leadership.
- Essential communication tools for fearless leadership.
- Decision-making for leaders.
- Practical exercises and directions for ongoing development
The Benefits
Having completed this programme, you will- Know what the essence of great leadership is and the principles that govern it
- Understand the importance of vision in leading people
- Have greater confidence in your ability to lead and motivate others
- Clearly see the areas of your leadership style that you need to develop
- Have practical guidelines for cultivating great leadership qualities, attributes and skills
- Be more aware of yourself as a leader and how you need to be in different situations
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