Leading People Course

Module 1: Leadership Foundations

• Examine traditional vs. performance-maxing leadership paradigms
• Understand the expectations of Senior Executive Service (SES) leaders
• Explore the Purpose-Centered Leadership model
• Define "greatness" in leadership and performance

Module 2: Transformational Leadership and the 4 I’s

• Learn the characteristics of transformational leadership
• Understand and apply the 4 I’s: Idealized Influence, Inspirational Motivation, Individualized Consideration, and Intellectual Stimulation
• Explore real-world examples of transformational leaders

Module 3: Coaching for Greatness

• Create “greatness expectations” within your team
• Use “on-the-spot” feedback and performance corrections
• Empower initiative and create a psychologically safe climate

Module 4: Strengths-Based Leadership

• Discover personal strengths using StrengthsFinder or similar tools
• Understand the importance of aligning team roles with individual strengths
• Use task ordering and strength-based assignments to improve engagement

Module 5: Engagement and Motivation

• Apply Gallup Q12 and other tools to measure engagement
• Explore drivers of team motivation across different demographics
• Conduct recognition and feedback interviews with intent

Module 6: Performance Rating and Leadership Impact

• Distinguish between transactional and transformational performance evaluations
• Learn to assess performance vs. potential, strategic contribution, and peer benchmarks
• Apply multi-dimensional ratings for holistic performance assessments

Module 7: Leadership Ethics and Avoiding Hostile Environments

• Discuss ethical challenges and personal “leadership but” factors
• Recognize and prevent bias, tribalism, and exclusion
• Apply the Ten Commandments of Environment Leadership