Unlocking Greatness: 15 Steps to Develop and Coach Your Team
Unlocking Greatness: 15 Steps to Develop and Coach Your Team
What you’ll learn
Skills you’ll gain
Many people have an idea of the type of leader they want to be, but how do you become the leader your team wants you to be? In this course, culture and performance expert Sterling De Sutter Summerville shares his knowledge on how you can gain a new perspective on your role as a leader and apply strategies to develop and grow your team members. Sterling begins by outlining the importance of knowing your leadership philosophy and adjusting your mindset to better position yourself as a success partner for your team. Next, Sterling walks through strategies you can implement in order to become a life-changing leader for your team while gracefully navigating some of the more challenging aspects of coaching and developing your team. Finally, Sterling concludes the course by sharing strategies to measure your success as a team coach and development leader, and he shares insights as to how you can become an inspirational and motivational leader for your team. After this course, you'll be equipped with the tools and strategies you need to embrace your new leadership perspective and become the coach your team needs.
Syllabus
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Catering your coaching approach One-size-fits all approaches to development are flawed and do not serve your team as well as individual development plans. 2m
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Reframing your leadership paradigm Sometimes leaders have misconceptions about their role and position as a leader, and these misconceptions can lead to missed team development opportunities. 2m
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Adjusting your mindset Adjusting your mindset about the relationship with your team members is a critical step in becoming a more effective leader and coach for your team. 2m
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Unlocking potential through empathy Thinking creatively about development is essential to your leadership success, and something as simple as listening and learning can elevate your talent development capabilities. 2m
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Supercharging trust with transparency Open communication and honesty are key to unlocking teamwork. 2m
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Advocating for the marginalized Equitable leadership practices can accelerate the development of your team, and this begins by thinking about and prioritizing those who historically on their team have not been given the same opportunities as some of their peers. 2m
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Delivering negative feedback Delivering negative feedback is an important part of a leader's job that helps team members develop. 1m
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Managing different people Thoughtfully managing people across lines of difference requires nuance and sensitivity. 2m
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Developing coaches Coaches need to give their team members experience in coaching in safe and iterable fashions. 2m
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Setting your goals Nobody is immune to bias; bias can creep into and control your leadership teaching style if left unchecked. 2m
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Evaluating yourself Checking yourself as a leader and identifying areas for improvement is critical when it comes to successfully coaching and developing your team. 2m
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Modeling development Viewing your own development can be a valuable teaching exercise. 2m
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Planning your leadership footprint Leadership is both active and passive and has consequences beyond the immediate. 2m
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Discovering unique motivators Everyone is motivated for different reasons, and connecting people's motivations with their actions can catalyze their energy and improve business outcomes. 2m
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Leading in small moments Although understanding the big picture is important, it's also important to be granular and concrete with your growth and development plans for your team. 1m
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Unleash your team's potential Thank you for watching this course! Now you're ready to embrace your new leadership perspective and become the coach your team needs. 1m
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Instructor
Sterling De Sutter Summerville
Sterling is an experienced executive leader with a global background, having led teams across Africa, Asia, and Europe. A Fulbright Scholar, Sterling currently serves as the Lead Inclusion Strategist at De Sutter Summerville Consulting (DSSC), where he helps individuals and brands navigate culturally sensitive topics. Previously, Sterling held roles at Google and Snapchat. His expertise has been featured in the LA Times, and his LinkedIn Learning course, “Creating Safe Spaces for Tough Conversations,” has engaged over 40,000 learners.
Sterling De Sutter Summerville
Inclusion Strategist & Leadership Coach
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How GoSkills helped Chris
I got the promotion largely because of the skills I could develop, thanks to the GoSkills courses I took. I set aside at least 30 minutes daily to invest in myself and my professional growth. Seeing how much this has helped me become a more efficient employee is a big motivation.
