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WEEK 2: Your Core Leadership Qualities
MASTERING LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS
Day 1 – Self-Awareness: Discover Your Power
Welcome to week 2, where we’re all about the nitty-gritty of being an outstanding leader. Today, let’s talk power. It’s not about fancy titles or corner offices but tapping into your unique strengths and using them to make a difference. So, let’s take a deep dive into understanding what makes you tick, your strengths, weaknesses, and those sneaky triggers. After all, self-awareness is the secret sauce, the first step in unleashing your best leadership potential and leading with authenticity and crystal-clear vision.
Action Items:
- Let’s journey to those magical moments when you felt like a superhero! What were you up to? And how can you harness that power in your leadership role?
- Uncover an untapped strength from your CliftonStrengths® report that you haven’t utilized enough in your leadership. Then, chart a course to use it with purpose this week.
- Reach out to a colleague or team member and offer your support in a way that aligns with your strengths.
VISUALIZATION << Discover Your Power (12:58m)
Every leader has a unique voice and vision. Learn the art of expressing your ideas, values, and goals in a way that resonates with your team and stakeholders. Clarity is a hallmark of effective leadership, which can be easier said than done. Today, we’re diving into how you can clearly communicate your vision and ideas. One key element to clear communication is understanding your audience. Different people have different communication styles and preferences, and tailoring your message to suit their needs can make all the difference in whether or not your vision is understood and embraced. Another important aspect is using storytelling to paint a picture of your vision. People are naturally drawn to stories and can better understand complex ideas when they are presented in narrative form. Let’s dive in!
Action Items:
- Hone your skill of simplifying complex ideas or projects by comparing them to something relatable. It’s like using a metaphorical map to guide someone through unfamiliar terrain.
- Seek out some friendly advice on how to finesse your communication skills. What tweaks can you make to guarantee your message always shines through crystal clear?
- Recall a recent communication snafu and explore how crystal-clear messaging could have avoided it. How can your unique talents help bridge the gap next time?
VISUALIZATION << Crystal Clarity (5:58m)
Day 3 – Self-Care: Nurturing our Leadership Well-Being
Trust is the foundation of strong leadership. Leadership is demanding. Discover the importance of self-care in maintaining your mental, emotional, and physical well-being, ensuring you lead with vitality and resilience. Today, we’re exploring how you can build and maintain trust within your team and organization.
Action Items:
- Reflect on a trusted leader and identify their admirable traits and actions that made them reliable. Consider how you can apply these qualities to your own leadership role using your unique talents.
- It’s time to build trust within your team! Get those creative juices flowing with fun activities, open and honest chats, or crystal-clear goal setting.
- Identify trust issues within your team, develop a plan to address them, and discuss solutions with team members to improve trust.
Day 4 – Self-Love: Celebrating Your Leadership Journey
Let’s take a moment to honor your amazing leadership journey! You’ve achieved so much, grown, and learned a ton. It’s high time you show yourself with self-love and recognize just how valuable you are as a leader. We all know empathy is a secret weapon in the leadership world. Even if it’s not your go-to skill, just listening without judgment can elevate your leadership game big time! So, let’s dive into the world of empathy and see how it can transform your relationships and make you a rockstar leader! Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. This requires you to imagine how you would feel and react if you were in their situation. By doing so, you can gain a better understanding of their emotions and respond in a more thoughtful and compassionate way.
Action Items:
- Today’s mission: Fine-tune your listening skills! Hear someone out with zero interruptions or criticism, just pure undivided attention.
- Show colleagues you care by checking in with them regularly, allowing them to express their emotions and use their strengths, such as empathy, to connect with others. Spread positivity and kindness.
- Think back to a sticky situation where a little empathy could’ve worked wonders. How will you tackle similar snafus with a compassionate twist in the future?
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Day 5 – Self-Trust: Believing in Your Leadership Instincts
As we conclude Week 2, take some time to reflect on the connections you’ve made—both with others and with yourself. These connections are the essence of your leadership journey. Trusting yourself is crucial in decision-making and facing challenges. Cultivate self-trust to lead with confidence and intuition.
Action Items:
- Write a heartfelt message to someone who has significantly impacted your leadership journey, expressing how much their guidance and support have meant to you.
- Reflect on the meaningful relationships you’ve formed this week and how they have helped you unlock your leadership potential and understand the essence of being a leader.
- Boost your career and set your sights on a powerful intention: Strengthen a key connection in your professional web. Take the plunge and schedule a chat or in-person powwow.
Prepare to share your reflections in our upcoming live Q&A session @ 11 AM PST/2 PM EST.
WEEK 3 - Relationships: Strengths and Talents
Day 1 – Communication: Building Bridges in Leadership
Get ready to unleash your inner rock star! Today’s mission: Discovering the hidden powers within your team. We know that every team is like a jigsaw puzzle, with each piece bringing a different talent to the table. So, let’s explore how your unique strengths can add a splash of color to this vibrant masterpiece. But wait, there’s more! I touched on clear communication last week, and this week, we’ll look at how to build bridges that connect your team’s talents. With open dialogue, understanding, trust, and collaboration, you’ll be able to bridge gaps and align visions within your team and partnerships. Let’s get started!
- Take a moment to ponder how your superpowers can team up with your fellow superheroes and rock stars. Spot the spots where your strengths unite and areas where they zig while others zag.
- High-five a colleague with superpowers different from yours and hatch a plan to make your teamwork even more epic!
- It’s time to toot your horn and spill the beans on your ultimate secret sauce that fuels your team to success!
VISUALIZATION << Strengths Ignition (10:21m)
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Lock in your limits and level up your leadership skills! Establishing clear boundaries is key to respecting both yourself and your team’s productivity. Find your inner tech wizard and ride the digital wave like a pro! Maximize your talents to power through digital transformations with real-world examples and case studies to guide you. As a leader, staying current with the latest technology trends is important. As digital transformation continues to reshape the business landscape, leaders who are tech-savvy will have a competitive edge. Let’s go!
Action Items:
- It’s high time to unveil your superstar trait! Take a peek at your CliftonStrengths® report and dive into your dominant talent zone.
- Explore how top leaders with comparable strengths have spurred the digital revolution in their teams.
- Plot a roadmap to leverage your incredible skills and put them to work in a targeted digital transformation plan.
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Navigating the challenges of hybrid work requires a deep understanding of your strengths. Today, we’ll explore how your strengths can help you thrive in remote and in-person team management.
Action Items:
- Let’s talk about your adventures in hybrid work setups. What hurdles have you encountered, and how can your skills help conquer them?
- Spot the Hybrid Work Pro in Your Circle. Nab Their Secrets and Tips!
- Craft a winning strategy to harness your strengths and ace leading hybrid teams.
Day 4 – Respect: A Catalyst for Diversity in Leadership
Leadership is all about embracing the differences that make us unique individuals. Learn how cultivating a culture of respect and inclusivity can supercharge your leadership style, creating a thriving and harmonious environment.
And that’s not all! We’ll also uncover how you can put your CliftonStrengths to use every day, paving the way for a high-performance remote team.
Get ready for some Talent Mastery!
- Take a closer look at your CliftonStrengths report and pick out the juiciest nugget that speaks to your most dominant talent.
- Craft a daily ritual or habit that lets you put this leadership insight into action.
- Fire off a quick message to that remote team member and ask them how your leadership style is affecting their work experience. Offer an option to chat or email feedback.
VISUALIZATION << Universe of Talent Mastery (8:59m)
Day 5: Unleash Your Superpowers: Encouraging Growth and Collaboration with Strengths, Love and Empathy
In the virtual world, the secret to unlocking your team’s potential lies in recognizing each member’s unique strengths and utilizing them to foster creativity and collaboration.
Today, we’ll show you how to be a rock star in unleashing your team’s full potential!
True leadership is not about bossing people around. It’s about inspiring trust, respect, and admiration. Learn how leading with love, compassion, and empathy can transform your team culture and ignite motivation like never before.
- Share about a recent virtual teamwork experience where your unique skills made a big splash, contributing to a fantastic outcome.
- Give a virtual high-five to your awesome teammate and let them know how their strengths made your team collaboration a smashing success!
- Reflect on how to ignite your team’s talent explosion in virtual collaborations.
Prepare to share your reflections in our upcoming live Q&A session @ 11 AM PST/2 PM EST.
WEEK 4 - Work: Navigating Leadership Dynamics with CliftonStrengths®
Every leader is a rockstar, but with a clear vision, you’re headlining the main stage! 🎸 Let’s tune into your purpose and watch as it sets the rhythm for your leadership journey.
Today, we’re on a quest to spotlight your unique superpowers in this techy terrain. It’s time to amplify your genius, embrace the tech beats, and dance to the top of the digital charts!
Action Items:
- Take a moment to reflect on where you feel like a tech wizard, tapping into your power and skills!
- Spotlight one of your unique CliftonStrengths to boost your tech leadership.
- Take a glance at last week’s SWOT analysis and bring it to your team to hatch a game plan to leverage your and your team’s strengths for a tech-driven project that will have you soaring to success.
Passion is the spark that ignites leadership potential. Learn how to channel your enthusiasm and energy, motivating yourself and your team towards shared goals.
Action Items:
- Dive deep into your CliftonStrengths report, seeking out any hidden gems or standout strengths you might have glossed over.
- Research how leaders with similar hidden talents have effectively used data in their decision-making.
- Develop a plan to incorporate your hidden leadership talents into your data-driven leadership approach.
Day 3: Productivity: Maximizing Leadership Output
To be an effective leader, you need to take action and produce results. This requires combining knowledge, skills, and strategies to become influential in an organization or community.
Productivity is an important aspect of leadership, and leaders who can manage their time and prioritize tasks are more likely to succeed and inspire others.
Action Items:
- Take a deep breath and ponder the hurdles you’ve faced as a leader in the productivity game. Are you equipped with the right tools? Are you tapping into the talents of your team?
- Do you have unique talents that give you a secret edge in the productivity game? Discover how CliftonStrengths can help you hustle like a pro and crush those to-do lists.
- Take a moment to pat yourself on the back for all the areas you’re slaying in, identify where you still need to spruce up, and jot down your top priorities on the next page. Get ready, set, and fill in the blank!
VISUALIZATION << Global Navigator (7:42m)
Day 4: Profit: Understanding the Rewards of Leadership
Dive deeper into the benefits of being a badass leader beyond just the cash rewards. Think personal growth, epic team wins, and the thrill of making a positive impact.
Being a badass leader is not just about the money you make; it’s about the personal growth you experience as you lead your team toward success. The sense of satisfaction you feel when your team achieves epic wins is priceless.
As a leader, you have the power to positively impact the lives of those you lead, which is a reward in itself. So, don’t just focus on the financial rewards; dive deeper into the intangible benefits of being a rock star leader.
Action Items:
- Cash in on your strengths: Discover which of your talents, skills, expertise, and experience can help you nail financial success
- How much time do you allocate to your leadership development each year apart from this program? Have you ever worked with a coach and seen the value?
- Now that you’ve had a chance to dig into your dominant CliftonStrengths, reflect on who you are as a unique individual. Can you see the incredible value that comes with simply being your one-of-a-kind self?
VISUALIZATION << Cultural Harmony (7:17)
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Day 5: Envision Your Strengths-Driven Future in an AI-Powered World
Being a leader can be a serious business, but don’t forget the importance of having a blast, too! Blend some playful vibes into your leadership style and enjoy the ride.
Let’s dive in and explore the value of keeping your joy levels high while being the boss.
So, how do you recharge your fun batteries? Do you indulge in goofy games with your buds or sweat it out on the field?
Whatever your idea of playtime is, keep it in the mix so your inner mischief-maker stays fueled and ready to rock the leadership world!
- Get your groove on today with a playful activity that also unleashes your top talents!
- Jot down a personal inventory of activities that tickle your playful fancy
- Pop open your calendar and pencil in a daily dose of giggles to keep your spirits soaring!
Prepare to share your reflections in our upcoming live Q&A session @ 11 AM PST/2 PM EST.
WEEK 5 - Spirit: Leadership Legacy and Future Readiness
As a leader, tapping into your spiritual side can be a powerful tool to connect with your team and lead with greater compassion, empathy, and understanding.
It’s important to respect everyone’s beliefs and practices and create a space where everyone feels valued and heard.
Trusting your intuition and inner wisdom can guide you on this journey.
Action Items:
- Do your spiritual convictions, whether rooted in faith or science, shape your leadership style?
- Review your CliftonStrengths report and see if you can unlock some aha’s related to your spiritual views.
- What’s your take on a spiritual connection, and how has it shaped your path as a leader?
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Trust your gut instincts and let them steer you towards greatness!
Sometimes, the best leadership moves come from your inner compass.
Sharpen your intuition and let it be your guiding star in making the right calls in your leadership journey.
You might find this a natural talent if your influencing powers are maxed out. But if not, it’s worth exploring whether you’re tapping into your intuition or other decision-making methods.
And hey, while we’re on the topic of awesome tools, let’s talk AI! It’s the future; you can no longer ignore it, independent of your views!
Discover how to harness the power of AI to set and smash long-term goals. Get with the times and align your leadership game with future aspirations.
Action Items:
- Fellow leader, tune into your inner voice to conquer the game! Every time you bond with another soul, your intuition kicks in – are you harnessing this superpower? What’s your take on this?
- How can AI turbocharge your leadership skills and needs?
- Jot down all the ways your amazing talents impact the world today. If you don’t see them in your top talent list, peek at your supporting skills and consider how they fit into your unique talent blend. Maybe a fresh angle could reveal a hidden gem!
VISUALIZATION << AI Visionary Synergy (8:26m)
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Explore how CliftonStrengths can be integrated into your legacy-building process and leadership journey. Craft a strategy for leaving a lasting impact as a leader and what that looks like for you.
Action Items:
- It’s time to check in on our master plan and vision from week 1! Give it a good once-over, and feel free to spruce it up as needed. You’ve even got two shiny blank pages ready for your brainstorming pleasure!
- Let’s do some soul-searching and ponder the impact you want to leave behind as a leader. Pinpoint your innate strengths from your CliftonStrengths report that aligns with your grand vision.
- Develop a concrete strategy for incorporating your strengths into your leadership legacy.
- Pen down your leadership escapades, the mind-blowing aha moments, and the valuable insights you’ve gained throughout the program. Spotlight the areas where you’ve grown and bloomed as a person during this adventure.
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Leadership is a journey filled with ups and downs. Embrace the joy of the process, celebrating every milestone, learning, and experience. Today, we will explore the future of leadership and sales in 2034. We’ll tap into your vision for the future and leverage your strengths and AI tools for future readiness as you prepare for the evolving landscape.
Action Items:
- Reflect on any visions that came up during your visualization today. Who do you imagine yourself being as a leader in 2034? What will you be doing? Who will you be?
- What makes you a powerhouse, brimming with skills, strengths, experience, and expertise, that will build the legacy of your dreams?
- Share any part of your vision that you are inspired to in the FB group, letting your excitement propel you forward and gather steam.
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As you wrap up this journey, take a moment to soak in the blessings, lessons, and opportunities that have come your way. Gratitude is a powerful leadership tool, so let’s kickstart the thankfulness mindset!
What are you thankful for?
What did you learn about yourself that you didn’t know before?
How has this program transformed you?
What are your key takeaways from the course, and how has your CliftonStrengths® influenced your leadership vision?
Today, let’s raise a glass to the amazing legacy you’re creating as a leader and celebrate who you are and what you bring just by being yourself!
Action Items:
- Give us the lowdown on your leadership adventures in this program. What were the top tips and crucial takeaways?
- Mold a path for your own personal growth by reflecting on how your strengths bolster your leadership skills. Set your sights on clear, shining goals that will lead you to your best self.
- Celebrate and get ready to spill the tea during our last live Q&A session today at 11 AM PST/2 PM EST!
Prepare to share your reflections in our upcoming live Q&A session @ 11 AM PST/2 PM EST.
BONUS
- Journal about your leadership journey’s significant moments and insights throughout this program.
- Identify areas of personal growth and development that have occurred during this journey.
- Set aside time for self-reflection on your leadership style, values, and aspirations.
- Research emerging trends and changes in leadership and sales for 2023.
- Identify strengths from your CliftonStrengths report that are well-suited for future leadership and sales challenges.
- Develop a plan for enhancing your leadership and sales capabilities in alignment with the evolving landscape.
- Research AI tools and technologies related to goal setting and achievement.
- Identify strengths from your CliftonStrengths report that can enhance your goal-setting process.
- Set long-term leadership goals that integrate AI tools and strategies.