Navigating Management & Leadership: Expertise in Leading vs. Managing

Leadership skills and styles to manage people and projects. Plus hiring and conflict resolution. Become a great leader.

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πŸ” Seeking a comprehensive guide to excel in both leadership and management?
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πŸš€ Ready to elevate your influence and inspire teams while mastering organizational efficiency?
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🧩 Yearning to uncover the secrets of strategic vision and impactful decision-making?
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πŸ’‘ Craving practical approaches to foster innovation and drive team performance?
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🌱 Eager to discover how to build a thriving organizational culture from the ground up?
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πŸ“Š Dreaming of implementing effective management practices that ensure sustainable success?
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IF YOU CAN RELATE TO ANY OF THESE, THEN Β Leading vs. Managing COURSE IS FOR YOU

6 hours on-demand video

Learn at your own pace with over 6 hours of pre-recorded video lectures that you can access anytime.

28 downloadable resources

Supplement your learning with a downloadable resource, such as a cheat sheet, workbook, or practice exam.

Access on mobile and TV

Take your studies anywhere with access to the course materials on your mobile devices and even on your TV for a comfortable learning experience.

Full lifetime access

Never lose access to the course content. Enroll once and revisit the lectures and resources whenever you need a refresher.

Certificate of completion

Earn a certificate upon completing the course, a valuable recognition of your accomplishment.

What you will learn

- Know the difference between leadership and management
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- Master leadership of yourself and others
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- Identify which people will be ideal to mold into leaders who can lead beside you

- Hiring for effective management and leadership

- Assertive communication in leadership and management

- Purpose driven leadership

- Compassionate leadership

- Know when to lead and when to manage

- Get the most and best work from the people you lead - like your employees or co-workers

- Have a better functioning organization that gets more done

- Team building for management and leadership

- How to run effective meetings for more effective management and leadership

- Empathy in leadership

- Being a visionary leader

Course Content

18 sections β€’ 90 lectures β€’ 5h 46m total length

Management and leadership course introduction

Course introduction and a WARM WELCOME! | 02:20

Leadership vs. Management

What is leadership? What is management? What's the difference? | 05:31

From Brian Tracy, what is leadership, and different leadership styles | 03:51

Four different management styles, and their similarities to leadership styles | 02:24

Combining leadership and management: When to lead and when to manage | 04:34

Growth of yourself as a leader | 03:54

Traits of strong leaders and traits of strong managers 05:18

Management and leadership for small organizations and startups

Management and leadership for a company of one | 04:06

Section introduction - business systems for efficiency and automation | 02:11

Michael E. Gerber's E-Myth Revisited | 03:45

Example of a business system for an online business | 09:58

Example of building a business system | 04:49

Partnering and business partners | 05:12

Hiring freelancers

Hiring Introduction: great hiring is a necessary leadership and management skill | 09:36

Hiring on Fiverr | 06:43

Hiring employees

Extra competencies and skills to look for when hiring03:59

Team building

Most important work relationship is of employee to boss | 01:45

Using gratitude to nurture employee happiness and employee motivation | 02:09

Celebrating small wins and creating a sense of belonging for each employee | 02:37

Shared vision for team building and inspiring employees to work better | 01:58

Mentoring employees for team building and employee happiness | 01:50

Team building of getting employees to work better together02:29

Don't do's | 03:04

Being helpful and supportive without becoming a crutch, ruining company culture | 01:57

Improving various skills of yourself as a leader by getting help

Ideas for resources where you can improve various skills | 02:23

Decision-making

Big priorities for your mid to long-term company direction | 01:20

Covey's time management matrix from 7 Habits of Highly Effective People | 03:18

Biology of decision-making, moods, and impulsiveness | 04:56

Being the kind of leader who sees ahead further than others

Leading by seeing and calculating further than others - section introduction | 01:41

What is vigilant leadership? | 03:15

If you are overwhelmed, you won't have time to look up | 05:09

Fighting a lack of curiosity by creating goals and incentives for yourself | 06:50

Mindset about technology and case study of perception of Artificial Intelligence | 04:21

Use the products of your competitors to detect threats | 02:44

Talk to current and potential clients to see what they are seeing on the horizon | 01:22

How to use Twitter to find the biggest experts and learn from them | 02:52

Google trends for monitoring current trends | 01:23

Join communities: groups are smarter than individuals | 01:48

SWOT analysis part of the business plan | 03:52

Example of real business plan SWOT analysis | 02:21

Purpose driven leadership

Introduction to purpose driven leadership | 02:28

What is Purpose Driven Leadership, and different types of purpose | 06:59

Your WHY: Example of how I use Purpose Driven Leadership in my work | 05:38

Case study: going from evil corpora purpose to one that aligns with employees | 06:28

Neuroscience of genuinely embracing a purpose (journey and destination) | 04:32

Examples of disingenuous purpose which doesn't work | 04:08

Imagery in storytelling - Make it about an individual's story that connects | 04:57

Empathy in leadership

Empathy in leadership - section introduction | 01:51

What is empathy, sympathy, and compassion | 04:29

Dalai Lama: Kindheartedness is the mindset for empathy and compassion | 03:37

More on the distinction between Cognitive Empathy and Emotional Empathy | 03:48

The negative impact of too much empathy | 02:02

The work of Dr. Allan Schore and sharing of emotions between two people | 04:50

Applying empathy at work, three steps towards empathy to anyone

Applying empathy at work - section introduction | 00:39

Greater and bigger-picture mindset for approaching all your work with empathy | 05:06

Bigger-picture empathy mindset | 03:14

Phrases that show the other person you are empathetic | 02:47

Phrases that show compassion | 02:16

Applying Cognitive Empathy, Emotional Empathy, and transferring to concern | 02:26

FOLLOW-THROUGH: Express concern, follow up on the concern with a plan | 06:19

Empathetic conversation starters | 01:48

Few empathic phrases to use in meetings | 01:16

Professional industry research on empathy in the workplace

Section introduction to industry research on empathy with the Catalyst study | 07:58

Continuing to show the empathy study by Catalyst | 08:15

Earnst & Young research | 07:26

How to take and give criticism and feedback

What exactly is correct feedback | 01:13

Giving employee feedback | 03:11

Situation Behavior Impact (S.B.I Model)02:51

How to take feedback03:23

If you have to give negative feedback 02:59

Four box feedback model that bosses use with their employees | 05:52

Conflict management

Conflict management introduction | 04:01

Conflict handling or conflict resolution styles | 05:48

After conflict | 04:22

Avoiding conflict during frustration from expectations or deadlines not met | 03:39

Mindset and lesson to avoid conflict | 05:55

How to run meetings & meeting productivity

Introduction to meetings section | 03:04

How to open the meeting and run the meeting so everything gets covered | 02:25

Reasons now to take meetings, and getting out of bad meetings | 06:01

Managing the time/flow of the meeting during the meeting | 02:27

Different seating arrangements | 02:34

Assertive communication

Assertive communication at work - section introduction | 01:02

Assertiveness definition | 07:14

Situations when it's difficult to know when and how much to be assertive | 06:21

Not an option - you need it so you are not passive aggressive later | 01:44

Example - being assertive working from home and getting others to be quiet | 03:04

Create limiting beliefs in others | 04:49

Example of saying no with courtesy and reinforcing it with a limiting belie | 06:12

Thank you for being a great student in this management and leadership course

Course certificate for this management course: How to get it if you need it | 04:54

Thank you for being a great student in this management and leadership course | 00:30

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Requirements

Be excited about learning how to lead

Description

Become an effective leader of yourself first, and learn how to lead and manage others!

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When do you lead and when do you manage? What's the difference between leadership and management?

And how do you actually lead? These are all questions you will have answered by the end of this course. You will also begin your own journey as a leader, both of yourself and of others.If you are currently a manager or a founder of your own business, instead of randomly doing your job, you must assume the leadership role and lead. But how do you lead if you aren't sure how to exactly do it and when to do it? That's when this course comes in.You will learn to get more out of yourself and the people you lead. Sign up today and learn the necessary skills and tactics to become a leader.

‍LEADERSHIP QUALITIES TO ADVANCE YOUR MANAGEMENT CAREER

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Leadership will help you influence and inspire others. Strong leadership skills will help you influence and inspire your colleagues, teams, and subordinates.By leading by example, motivating others, and effectively communicating goals and visions, leaders can create a positive and productive work environment. This ability to inspire and influence others can lead to increased teamwork, collaboration, and overall performance, which can advance your management career.

‍DECISION-MAKING FOR GREAT LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

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Decision-making: leadership skills involve the ability to make effective decisions. Leaders who can analyze situations, gather relevant information, and make sound judgments are often sought after in organizations. Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills can lead to better outcomes, improved efficiency, and a reputation for being a reliable and capable professional.

‍EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION FOR MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

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Effective communication: leaders with strong communication skills convey their ideas, expectations, and feedback clearly and confidently. Communication is a learned skill, and is necessary for anyone in management.Effective communication fosters team building, understanding, minimizes misunderstandings, and promotes a positive work environment.Communication is particularly valuable when leading teams, managing projects, and collaborating with stakeholders. Clear communication helps build relationships, resolve conflicts, and enhance professional credibility.

‍ADAPTABILITY AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT FOR LEADERS AND MANAGERS

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Leadership skills involve being adaptable and embracing change. Those who can navigate through periods of change, uncertainty, and ambiguity demonstrate their ability to lead and manage others effectively. Adaptable leaders are open to new ideas, flexible in their approach, and can guide their teams through transitions, which is highly valued in dynamic and evolving work environments.

‍STRATEGIC THINKING IN LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

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One of the great leadership skills is the ability to think strategically and see the big picture. This involves identifying long-term goals, and making decisions aligned with organizational objectives. Leaders who possess strategic thinking skills can contribute to the growth and success of the organization, positioning themselves for career advancement opportunities.

‍TEAM BUILDING FOR LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

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Building strong teams and professional relationships, expanding networks are important for career advancement. Leadership skills can help individuals establish rapport, foster trust, and develop meaningful connections with colleagues, mentors, and industry professionals. Building a robust network can lead to new opportunities, referrals, and access to valuable resources.

‍OVERALL BENEFITS OF LEADERSHIP

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Leadership skills help you effectively lead, collaborate, and influence others, which can positively impact your career progression. These skills are highly valued in various professional settings and contribute to personal and organizational success.

‍INSTRUCTOR BACKGROUND

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I've been an entrepreneur for 15+ years, have coached 1,000+ entrepreneurs in person, taught 100,000+ students, impacted millions entrepreneurs worldwide creating 6 and 7-figure businesses in the process, and I would love to help you.My work has helped millions of people in every country of the world, and I would love to help you.

‍RESPONSIVE AND CARING INSTRUCTOR: WORLD-CLASS STUDENT SUPPORT

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If you have questions, know that I am here to help! I answer 99% of student questions within 24 hours. Many students tell me that other instructors don't respond. Well, I do because1) I care about my students.2) I feel a responsibility to make sure that students get their money's worth from the course.

‍CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION WHEN YOU FINISH THE COURSE Β 

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When you complete 100% of the videos in this course, you will be emailed a certificate of completion by Sharpening your axe so you can show it as proof of your management and leadership expertise, and that you have completed a certain number of hours of management and leadership.

Who this course is for:

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Testimonial

Great leadership course that covers everything from management to hiring to applying emotional intelligence in your leadership practice, and many facets of leadership like leading with humility and purpose.

Lenny

Yes, absolutely: Very consistent, thorough, detailed and straight to the point with clear structure and examples. Easy to follow and digest in small bite sizes.

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Houaida F.

I really value all the information about empathy, emotional intelligence, and how to be assertive in communication. I am a huge advocate for more empathy and understanding in the work place, and it felt great for someone else to have a course with so much useful information.

Jordyn V.

The training was very informative. I learned some valuable lessons to take back to the workplace and effectively lead my team.





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