Leading from the Middle

Leading from the Middle

49mIntermediate2020-02-25

Authors

Daisy Lovelace

Daisy Lovelace

Professor, Consultant, and Coach

Course details

Discover ways to create impact from the middle level of any organization. Join Duke University professor Dr. Daisy Lovelace as she shares about the value of self-leadership, team empowerment, and avoiding burnout. Explore ways to influence, and learn about persuasion strategies that can be used with colleagues on every level. Dr. Lovelace also covers the importance of gaining clarity on goals and objectives, and ways to identify what and when to communicate.

Topics include:
- Leading from anywhere on the org chart
- Setting ambitious goals
- Defining and avoiding burnout
- Learning priorities and pain-points
- Getting clear on objectives
- Building relationships and trust
- Reducing friction
- Leading to inspire followers
- Empowering employees
- Managing stakeholders
- Communicating with partners

Skills covered

Leadership SkillsLeadership and ManagementDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

Introduction

  • Lead from anywhere on the organization chart

Leading You

  • Assess your work
  • Set ambitious goals
  • Understand your drivers
  • Avoid burnout
  • Dealing with loneliness

Leading Up

  • Create a productive relationship with your boss
  • Learn their priorities and pain points
  • Get very clear on objectives

Leading Across

  • Build relationships and trust
  • Reduce friction

Leading to Inspire Followers

  • Be the boss they want and need
  • Empower your employees

Leading with Intention

  • Listen in order to lead
  • Communicate with partners
  • Navigate complex structures
  • Persevere through difficult times
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