Track IV | Interpersonal Strategies for Leaders

Great leaders are storytellers. They recognize the importance of and develop strong interpersonal skills. The higher you ascend in an organization, the more important communication skills are. Formulating and communicating strategies and vision, leaders lead in inspiring ways all while guiding the organization to achieve desired goals and outcomes. Executive presence, developing a brand, and building a strong professional network are also important.

Module 1: Communication Strategies for Leaders

Great leaders have mastered the art of sharing vision and strategy. It’s important for leaders to balance confidentiality and transparency. As a professional, you are held to a higher standard when it comes to protecting and communicating information. A two-way street, leaders know how to listen actively in addition to delivering their message. Great leaders provide constructive feedback with tact as they inspire and motivate followers to continuous improvement.

Module 2: Presence and Brand Development

Executive presence: Both nonverbal and verbal communication are critical. Join us as we cover perceived value and developing a brand.

Module 3: The Art of Collaboration and Relationship Building

Business development and aligning with strategic partners are keys to success. Leaders know the importance of surrounding oneself with talent, both internal and external to the organization. Professional networking adds tremendous value.

Executive Leadership Certificate

We are excited to offer this certificate program, facilitated by John Minnich, LLC. Our Executive Leadership Certificate was developed to help you learn to lead organizations. Our comprehensive certificate program will help build your ability to lead and manage people, processes, and situations effectively. You will be guided through a series of 12 modules in 4 tracks focusing on leadership concepts, organizational excellence, strategy and execution, executive and high-performance leadership, leadership team collaboration and development, and select interpersonal strategies to make you an effective leader. Leverage best practices in your everyday operations, build business strategy skills, and learn to maximize the talent in your organization. You will also build relationships with a diverse group of peers to expand your professional network.

Who Should Attend: Business professionals, business owners, mid- to upper-level managers, or high potentials with 3-5+ years experience.

Prerequisite: At least 3 years of progressive management experience working in a for-profit business environment.