Leadership Labs
We expect too much from leaders. We overestimate their importance.
Don’t get me wrong I’m a fan of leaders. I’m close friends’ with leaders who’ve made a material difference in the lives of thousands of people.
Twenty years ago, a large organization hired me as their Director of Leadership Development. I quickly discovered I wasn’t qualified to give them what they really wanted — which was a gifted orator.
While I was there, I interviewed staff about what they thought leadership looked like. I often used the video question; “Tell me about someone who exhibits great leadership. Now imagine you’re watching a video of this person except the sound is turned off. …Keep reading…
We won’t waste your time.
Our goal is practical leadership skill development.
Which is why we’ve limited the content side and increased the focus on practice.
Each Lab runs for 3 weeks and begins and ends with a videoconference.
We present one new Lab each month from January – September.. …Keep Reading….
These Leadership Labs are not podcasts disguised as learning. Each Lab is a two-way exchange that spans three weeks, beginning and ending with an interactive videoconference.
The time between the opening and closing sessions includes enough reading, listening, watching, workshopping, writing — and if you wish, peer evaluation and phone time with one of the Lab Trainers — to let you know you’ve really done something.
January: Communication: Manage your reactivity and minimize misunderstandings …Read More…
February: Listening: Listening is the mark of a leader …Read More…
March: Emotional Labor: Experience the work of defining yourself and staying connected …Read More…
April: Power: Power is at the center of every human interaction …Read More…
May: Focus: Expand your effectiveness by narrowing your focus …Read More…
June: Influence: If you want to get heard you have to get a hearing …Read More…
July: Crossing Domains: travel to new places in your leadership thought life …Read More…
August: Leaders v. Leadership: What does leadership looks like? What do leaders do? …Read More…
September: Curiosity: It might kill cats but it could also save humanity …Read More…
Click here to ask for information about upcoming Leadership Labs
Jim Henderson D. Min Transformational Leadership
Jeff Smith MA, Curriculum & Design, MA Organizational Systems & Renewal
