The 4 Unspoken Laws of Influential Leadership
The 4 Unspoken Laws of Influential Leadership
What you’ll learn
Skills you’ll gain
Every good leader wants to effectively guide their team and organization, but how do you become an influential leader that others love to work with? Desirability is what separates good leaders from great leaders. In this course, known leadership advisor Alex Echols shares the knowledge he has gained from working with several top Fortune 100 companies and startups, and provides the most important keys to developing your influence as a leader. From start to finish, Alex walks you through a learning journey that enables you to grow, both personally and professionally. After completing this course, you'll be able to apply strategies, techniques, and supportive practices that will help you step further into your role as an influential and transformational leader.
Syllabus
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Intro to law 1 Building self-awareness in leadership is a critical step to becoming an influential leader. 1m
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Stay grounded In a fast paced, ever-changing world full of internal and external stressors, it can be challenging to stay self-aware enough to remain grounded, both professionally and personally. 2m
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Be authentic Alignment in the VUCA world and workplace comes from knowing who you are while staying flexible and adaptable to change. 2m
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Create space In a world where things are connected 24/7 and it feels like you constantly have to be "ON," the time to think and respond mindfully to what comes up can often take a back seat. 1m
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Create more space Learning something is merely the first step. 3m
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Improve your relationships Self-aware leaders recognize how their internal experience impacts their external reality and the experience of those around them. 2m
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Intro to law 2 Managing stress, upgrading your habits, and shifting your perspective are vital skills for influential leadership. 1m
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Distinguish between types of stress According to the National Institute of Mental Health, feelings of emotional, mental and physical tension are common reactions to internal and external stressors. 3m
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Stress: manage what matters Human beings are biologically designed to have reactions to the experiences and triggers that come up in life. 2m
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Further disrupt autopilot Anytime you can disrupt your autopilot habits to take a few moments of space, you give yourself the opportunity to observe and reflect mindfully before proceeding. 3m
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Shift your perspective As humans, our perspectives in life are often shaped by our backgrounds and experiences, which can sometimes limit our ability to understand and connect with others as leaders. 3m
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Cultivate new habits Knowledge without application is useless and doesn't serve anyone, especially leaders. 2m
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Intro to law 3 When it comes to influential leadership, figuring out what motivates you and your team is critical. 1m
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Understand motivators According to Simon Sinek and his bestselling book Start With Why, being guided by your own vision, desires, and ambitions can lead to a deeper sense of connection to your life and work. 3m
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Develop adaptability If life always went the way people wanted, then everyone would have perfect lives. 4m
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Motivate your team Influential leaders cast inspiring visions and motivate their teams to achieve great things. 3m
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Intro to law 4 In a world of constant change and external influences, internal leadership skills are crucial. 1m
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Prepare for long-term success Based on popular research done by the consulting firms Mckinsey & Company and Accenture - work, workforces, and workplaces as you know them continue to change and evolve globally due to rapid tech, cultural, and societal disruption. 2m
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Identify your leadership category It's often much easier to see and recognize the blind spots of others, especially in managerial positions. 2m
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Foster psychological safety Research studies by Amy Edmondson & Google have shown that individuals who believe they won't be punished or humiliated for speaking up with their ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes often perform better than those who don't. 4m
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Cultivate inclusion and ethical leadership High productivity doesn't always equal a high sense of well-being, especially for those from historically marginalized backgrounds who don't believe they have the option to fail. 4m
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Become influential Congratulations and thank you for watching this course! 2m
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Instructor
Alex Echols
Ranging from his work with major Hollywood studios to disruptive tech and lifestyle companies to state departments and nonprofits, Alex Echols is known for his captivating and grounded approach to helping leaders and employees cultivate greater synergy, adaptability, and flow within themselves, their teams, and their organizations. As a serial entrepreneur and international bestselling author who has traveled to 55 countries and lived in eight, Alex’s experiences allow him to connect with a wide range of audiences. With decades of deep training, Alex continues to support companies during periods of transformation.
Alex Echols
Certified Teacher at the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute
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How GoSkills helped Chris
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