Leadership Habits of Effective Executives
1h 5mIntermediate2025-08-29
Authors
Nigel Cumberland
Executive Coach, Best-Selling Author, and Speaker
Course details
Learn the essential habits needed to lead with clarity, confidence, and impact as an executive leader. From aligning decisions with the bigger picture to fostering psychological safety, regulating your emotions under pressure, and empowering your people to take ownership, instructor Nigel Cumberland outlines actionable techniques for driving meaningful leadership outcomes. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with a clear, practical framework for making better decisions, strengthening relationships, and leading with purpose.
Learning objectives
Evaluate your leadership approach and align daily decisions with your organization’s bigger picture.
Implement communication techniques that enhance executive presence and influence.
Manage emotional triggers and maintain composure in high-stakes situations.
Create a culture of trust, accountability, and open communication.
Prioritize your time and energy effectively to maximize leadership impact.
Learning objectives
Evaluate your leadership approach and align daily decisions with your organization’s bigger picture.
Implement communication techniques that enhance executive presence and influence.
Manage emotional triggers and maintain composure in high-stakes situations.
Create a culture of trust, accountability, and open communication.
Prioritize your time and energy effectively to maximize leadership impact.
Skills covered
Executive LeadershipLeadership SkillsLeadership and ManagementOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Effective leadership at the top
1. Bring Self-Awareness and Emotional Control to Your Leadership
- 02 - Identify and cure your leadership blind spots
- 03 - Regulate your emotions when under pressure
2. Lead Each Day with Vision and Purpose
- 04 - Reinforce purpose in every conversation
- 05 - Align your decisions with the bigger picture
3. Be Continually Adaptable and Open to Change
- 06 - Be a role model of change
- 07 - Turn setbacks into opportunities for growth
4. Strengthen Your Executive Presence and Gravitas
- 08 - Communicate with precision knowing every word matters
- 09 - Show up with confidence and authority
5. Empower Your Team to Speak Up and Take Ownership
- 10 - Create a culture where it's safe to speak up
- 11 - Step back and let others step up
6. Optimize Your Time and Focus for Peak Performance
- 12 - Prioritize what truly matters as a senior leader
- 13 - Create space in your calendar for yourself
7. Continually Strengthen Your Stakeholder Relationships
- 14 - Become influential in each conversation
- 15 - Handle tough conversations with confidence
8. Build Your Leadership Legacy with Intention
- 16 - Regularly reflect on your leadership impact
Conclusion
- 17 - Leadership habits for enduring impact