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In Praise of the Leadership Maker
"Once again Ralph puts the finishing touches on what many leaders already should know yet need to be reminded of from time to time. Assuming the responsibilities of leadership is really all about putting your ego in your back pocket and letting your people be the experts at what they do! Ralph very much gets this point across."
- Bret Watson, President Jotul North America
"Imagine sitting down over coffee with a valued mentor and getting his no nonsense take on the gist of effective leadership. This book is just like that. In his trademark down to earth manner, veteran leadership consultant, Ralph Twombly gives you a conversational, easy to integrate synopsis of what it takes to guide others (and yourself) to greater success. It's a quick and fun read and you'll definitely learn something - no matter where you are on your own leadership journey. "
The Leading Through Influence Series is intended for established leaders and focuses on the key skills and essential behaviors to be as influential as possible. Consisting of seven full-days over five months, this series features learning modules on how to motivate, encourage, and empower your staff. Partici-pants select an assignment between sessions.
Sessions 1 & 2: Change Through Influence & Explore the Power of your People
Experience the biology of change and assess scenarios to improve awareness.
Design an environmental scanning process.
Use Force Field Analysis to enhance the change process.
Build a change statement and design a strategy for change.
Learn how to give your team permission to succeed and practice strategies of approach that resonate.
Use your influence to create a dynamic workplace environment and promote empowered employees.
Create internal and external networking strategies.
Sessions 3 & 4: Decide on the Best People & Develop Direct Managers
Determine organizational strengths and challenges within the Employee Life Cycle and design strategies for internal and external hiring
Make character selections based on need and build an interview guide, process, and matrix.
Grow continuous vitality for all workers and integrate the elements into a work-life strategy.
Examine what gets broken in emerging leaders and build critical conversation for growth
Learn to ask the right questions, omit lazy language, and create activity plans for development.
Explore goal-setting and discuss the balance of business and personal life
Sessions 5 & 6: Influence Through Coaching & Build a Compelling Vision
Redefine coaching for the influence manager and set the standards for coaching through storytelling.
Examine choices in coaching that will help define coaching aptitude.
Observe demonstrations of applied coaching and practice passive, active, and reflective listening.
Explore The Leadership Challenge by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner.
Determine visioning and how it plays in the life of an influence leader.
Examine ways to utilize a participative approach when creating a vision statement.
Use public relations and structure to ensure the success of your vision and make it a workplace reality.
Use the two most important employee motivators - appreciation and participation, for the best outcomes.
Share your learning through a professional presentation.
