Leadership

People-Focused Leadership: Be Compassionate

For years, a “strong leader” might have been described as someone who is always confident or certain, who performs perfectly in any situation. Fortunately for all of us, ideas about leadership have evolved, along with our understanding of how humans are most effective, at work and beyond. The question for leaders is: How can we ...

The 18 Tough Acts of Management Series

This course series from Mindscaling focuses on the hard things managers need to do – the things that are critical to your success, but don’t always come easy. You will learn how emotional intelligence can deepen your listening skills and your relationships with your team to drive success. Innovative approaches and questioning techniques are discussed ...

The Executive Skills Series

Executive skills are not limited to a C-suite exclusive. They’re for everyone. They are the cognitive skills that help you make strategic decisions, regulate your behavior and emotions, and apply your strengths to your tasks to reach goals. Everyone has both strong and weak executive skills. Identifying the skills you’re using and how you’re using ...

Leaders Should Model Growth and Development

Leaders who are committed to helping the people they lead grow, show them that they are evolving and learning, too. But we know that’s easier said than done. One way to approach this ideal is to strive for “changemaker curiosity.” This course will empower you to explore ideas and solutions with curiosity — instead of ...

Give Assignments That Improve Perspective

Innovative leaders know that helping their team members stretch their skills and abilities also helps keep them nimble. In the same way exercising can reduce your risk of injury, stretching keeps our minds sharp and helps us react to changing circumstances. This course will demonstrate why it’s important to look for projects and assignments that ...

Clearing Obstacles to Growth

Leaders who value growth know that it’s essential. Just like setting aside a bit from every paycheck for savings, growth is an investment that compounds over time. For it to pay off, you need to start now. Bear in mind, it’s easy to pile on new efforts without first considering what we can clear out. ...