Leadership through Learning: Teaching Your Team How to Grow
55mGeneral2022-09-19
Authors
Whitney Johnson
Consultant and Thought Leader on Disruption and Innovation
Course details
Over the past several years, organizations have been thrust into a sea of relentless change and unpredictable disruption. Talent retention, employee engagement, and organizational structures are all being disrupted at a rapid pace. To succeed, leaders need to create conditions where teams not only survive change, but also succeed and grow from it. Join thought leader and popular podcast host Whitney Johnson as she shares her original framework that’s proven to help individuals, and those they lead, accelerate learning and vault to success.
Whitney—a LinkedIn Influencer with nearly two million followers—introduces you to the S Curve of Learning, a simple model that provides a common language to talk about growth and change. As you get smart about growth, you'll move up the S Curve individually, and in doing so, gain the tools to grow your team. Knowing that companies don't disrupt, people do, you'll be better able to embrace change and achieve your audacious goals.
Learning objectives
Determine the three stages of the S-curve.
Interpret the actions a person should take when preparing for a change for themselves or their team.
Explain what it takes for a leader to be effective and move along an S-curve.
Articulate what a person can do to manage their dopamine levels while moving along an S-curve.
Apply the ideal S-curve portfolio for a team or an organization.
Whitney—a LinkedIn Influencer with nearly two million followers—introduces you to the S Curve of Learning, a simple model that provides a common language to talk about growth and change. As you get smart about growth, you'll move up the S Curve individually, and in doing so, gain the tools to grow your team. Knowing that companies don't disrupt, people do, you'll be better able to embrace change and achieve your audacious goals.
Learning objectives
Determine the three stages of the S-curve.
Interpret the actions a person should take when preparing for a change for themselves or their team.
Explain what it takes for a leader to be effective and move along an S-curve.
Articulate what a person can do to manage their dopamine levels while moving along an S-curve.
Apply the ideal S-curve portfolio for a team or an organization.
Skills covered
Leadership SkillsLeadership and ManagementDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
Introduction
- Growth and the S-curve
- Grow yourself and grow your people
Equipping Your Team to Climb to Success Together
- Preparing for the journey
- People - Essential traveling companions
- Charting and correcting the course
Establishing an Emotional Base Camp
- Why this work, why you
- Do it by yourself but don't do it alone
- Helping each other is the win
When Things Don't Go as Expected
- Managing expectations means managing your dopamine
- Step back to slingshot forward - Reframing failure
- Your network is a safety net
The Great Aspiration - Achieving Joint Success
- Building momentum along the S-curve
- Managing your team as a portfolio of curves
- Keystone species - It's you
Conclusion
- Four tips to remember on your journey