Leadership With Class- I
Though there is still a philosophy at work that
“leaders are born and not made,” there is also evidence that
suggests that, with desire, people can choose to learn the
leadership skills so important to influencing and guiding other’s
behavior.
Over the years, most of Susan’s consulting
projects have had to address the need for positive leadership.
Whether working with executives, healthcare challenges,
union/management issues, communities reaching out for growth, or
student leaders, the strategies within this program make a
significant difference in those who apply them.
This approach is grounded in respect for
relationships and in a belief that with respectful relationships
comes trust. In trusting one another, individuals can work together
to accomplish BIG goals. "Susan Wilson was extremely beneficial for the Iowa PTA to work
with. Her collaborative effort, engaging dialogue with the audience,
and insightful stories inspired PTA members to become more
influential leaders. One audience member that day described her
presentation as 'gripping, but in a way that all parents can relate
– intense, but you’re not afraid to interact with her.' The Iowa PTA
considered it a pleasure to be able to work with Susan." -- Kim
Wagner, Executive Director, Iowa PTA
Call (269) 408-1525 to learn more about Leadership With Class or
to schedule your program!
Highlights/ What You Learn/Major Points
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Specific strategies to strengthen the leader’s
positive influence
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Guidelines for leadership behavior
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Comprehensive application of skills to a
real-life problem
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Key issues that impact the leadership of your
organization
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Think inside and outside “the box”
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Truth that makes a difference
Objectives
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To provide learning that is interactive and
fun
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To provide specific strategies to strengthen
leadership behavior
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To identify issues/behaviors that impact the
leadership of your organization
Format
Workshop 4.5-6 hours
Outline of 4.5 hour Leadership With
Class I program
(*Topics covered in
greater detail and/or added for 6 hour program)
5 min - Introduction with Icebreaker 5 min -
Objectives, Schedule 50 min - Guidelines:
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Deny Junk Talksm (give/generate
examples)
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Choose to make FUN
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Support Great Listening (The Wright Family)
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Choose to Take Risks (Travelogue)
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Use WOW!sm To value each other
(write notes)
30 min - The leader appears:
90 min - (*2 hours) How to Lead- Strategies
for increasing the Leader's Positive Influence:
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Develop guidelines for behavior (Lead by your
Example)
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Use assertion (Lead by your Communication)
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Identify meaningful rewards for respectful,
caring behavior (Lead by your Encouragement)
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Deny Junk Talksm; Raise WOW!sm
(Lead by your Collaboration)
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Establish clear goals (Lead by Telling the
Truth)
75 min - (*90 min) Break into small groups for
the Consultative Project addressing a client issue.
Ask: Specifically, what changes are needed to _____________? (This
is the targeted question that needs to be provided.)
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Brainstorm (5-10 minutes)
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Prioritize (5 minutes)
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Actions to take (20 minutes)
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Accountability and reinforcement (10 minutes)
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Results Shared with larger group (5 minutes
each)
*30 min - Commitment / Accountability to Follow
Through 5 min - Affirmation bags (Prepared
through your organization) 5 min - (*30 min)
Celebration of outcome and close Is your
leadership group ready for an even deeper leadership training
challenge? Now available,
Leadership With Class - Level II!
Participants:
We recommend up to 30 in a session. Location:
An off-site location is recommended. (For example: churches,
country clubs, libraries, retreat settings, college campus areas and
boardrooms) Frequently Asked
Questions about "Leadership With Class"
seminars.
"Leadership is a potent
combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without
one, be without the strategy."
--General H. Norman
Schwarzkopf
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"Susan Wilson was extremely beneficial for the Iowa
PTA to work with. Her collaborative effort, engaging dialogue with
the audience and insightful stories inspired PTA members to become
more influential leaders. Susan spelled out her message... with
brilliant examples and audience interaction. Susan has the ability
to be both personal and professional in her presentation. One
audience member that day described her presentation as “gripping,
but in a way that all parents can relate – intense, but you’re not
afraid to interact with her.” The Iowa PTA considered it a pleasure
to be able to work with Susan."
--Executive Director, Iowa PTA “The program was
awesome, just awesome! I can't say enough good about it.”
“When the time came for affirmation notes to be passed, several
participants wrote notes to ME thanking me for hosting the program!”
-- Director, Teen Center "Leadership with Class" was a perfect
match for our students. Susan was able to provide students with
quick snapshots of key elements of leadership that were relevant to
their college lives. Many of the students left the session feeling
that they had a valuable role to play, and their excitement was
contagious. Susan Wilson is an excellent facilitator, and the
students readily responded to her knowledge and fun presentation
style. " --Executive Dean,
DMACC Newton Polytechnic Campus
Want to take your group to the next level?
Click here for information on Leadership
With Class II.
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