Stop Pleading for the Ordinary Start Inspiring the Extraordinary

In this fast-paced, four-hour workshop Dr. Brent McCall will share foundational principles for effective leadership gleaned from his Ph.D. work in the area of organizational leadership and communication. These principles are theoretically sound, but also refined through practical application during his 20 years of coaching executives.

Participants will learn:

• Why positional authority of is over-rated

• Why follower-perception trumps leader-position

• The four perception-imperatives of inspiring leaders and the skills to enhance them:

 1.   Relational Leadership

• Interpersonal skills for connecting in less than five minutes.

• Why the best leaders listen better (and more) than they talk.

• Tips for making a relational connection via e-mail.

 2.   Personal Leadership

• Why EQ (emotional intelligence) is equally important to IQ.

• Strategies for dealing with difficult people and situations.

• Skills for managing emotions during conflict.

 3.   Purposeful Leadership

• The importance of leading on purpose toward specific goals.

• How to create buy-in for your goals and objectives.

• Communication strategies for creating a compelling vision.

 4.   Directional Leadership

• Communication strategies to insure alignment and execution.

• Strategies for getting others to volunteer to do what you want.

• Skills for running effective live or virtual meetings.

Option 1

Participants can enhance their learning through the use of a proprietary, web-based 360-degree assessment that measures their power to influence others.

Option 2

Participants may also receive monthly telephone coaching with a personal coach as they seek to become a more effective leader.