Leading Yourself
57mBeginner2026-06-29
Authors

Lisa Earle McLeod
Keynote Speaker, Author, Consultant

Elizabeth Lotardo
Vice President of Client Services at McLeod & More, Inc.
Course details
Before you can effectively lead others, you need to lead yourself. In this course, learn how to manage your mindset, behaviors, and workplace relationships to help you stand out in your organization and in your industry as a leader. Whether you're on the management track or you're an individual contributor, authors and leadership experts Lisa Earle McLeod and Elizabeth Lotardo can help you take charge of your own learning. They explain when and where you need to be leading yourself, as well as how to track your goals, take charge of your own development, and even give yourself a performance review. Plus, learn tips for motivating yourself, leading your peers, and managing your boss. By the end of this course, you’ll be prepared to create a more meaningful work experience, make better-informed decisions, and effectively lead yourself. Along the way, you'll also get the chance to use AI to practice your new leadership skills.
Learning objectives
Establish your personal sense of meaning, motivation, and resilience.
Identify key areas for self-leadership to prioritize growth opportunities and expand networks.
Establish strategic goals and secure the necessary resources.
Demonstrate how to encourage your peers and improve your relationship with your manager through self-leadership.
Learning objectives
Establish your personal sense of meaning, motivation, and resilience.
Identify key areas for self-leadership to prioritize growth opportunities and expand networks.
Establish strategic goals and secure the necessary resources.
Demonstrate how to encourage your peers and improve your relationship with your manager through self-leadership.
Skills covered
Leadership SkillsWell-Being and Self-CarePersonal DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentLeadership and ManagementOne-Off
Concepts
Introduction
- What is self-leadership
Managing Your Mindset
- Identify your self-leadership needs
- Create opportunities for yourself
- Take charge of your development
- Motivate yourself
Leadership Behavior
- Goal setting
- Ruthlessly prioritize
- Raise your hand during key moments
- Give yourself an honest performance review
Building Relationships
- Create a network of support
- Lead up - Manage your boss
- Peer-to-peer leadership
- Develop hierarchical fluency
- Choose what you re known for
Leading Yourself Through Change and Uncertainty
- Rebound from failure
- Manage disagreement
- Navigate disruption
- Your next play
Conclusion
- Self-leadership that sticks