This course has been discontinued
Leadership is not the private reserve of a few charismatic men and women, it is a process that ordinary people use when they are bringing forth the best from themselves and others. If you are a leader, or aspire to be one, this series of courses will assist you in developing your capacity to guide others to places they have never been before. The series covers the five practices of exemplary leadership - model the way, inspire a shared vision, challenge the process, enable others to act, and encourage the heart.
This 2-hour interactive online course is the last in the series and covers the fifth and final of the five practices of exemplary leadership, "Encourage the Heart". You''ll learn the best ways to recognize the contributions of others in order to reward those that deserve the appreciation. You''ll take a close look at the theory that high expectations lead to high performance, and why you should set the bar higher as a result. When these positive expectations yield results, leaders then celebrate the values and victories in their organizations.
This course series is adopted from the highly respected book, The Leadership Challenge, written by James Kouzes and Barry Posner. This is the third edition of this book, which is grounded in extensive research and uses interviews with all kinds of leaders from both public and private organizations.
After completing this course, you will:
- Value the importance of saying "thank you" and providing other personalized recognition
- Understand that you need to pay attention to your constituents and be on the lookout for achievements to recognize
- Be more creative and personal in using rewards in your organization
- Know how to create a spirit of community by holding public celebrations
- Be able to use storytelling to enhance your celebrations, teach and motivate
- Be better at setting a positive example for your constituents
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