Transitioning to Leader, For New Managers (September-October)

September 28, 2020 9:00 AM - October 2, 2020 11:15 AM

Online Course, Link will be sent in advance of the event.

Add to Calendar 9/28/2020 9:00:00 AM 10/2/2020 11:15:00 AM Transitioning to Leader, For New Managers (September-October)

Participants will consider what it means to transition to a leader and contemplate the kind of leader-manager they aim to be. This interactive course focuses on strategies for how to set employees up for success and help drive sustained excellent performance. The topics of discussion include setting goals and expectations, maintaining alignment and giving feedback. The important role of a healthy work culture, maintaining employee engagement and being versatile as a leader will also be covered.


Course Objectives
  • Create a personal vision for the leader-manager you aim to be.
  • Become confident in setting goals and expectations, delegating, and providing performance feedback. 
  • Consider specific actions leaders can take to help build and shape a more engaging work environment.
  • Learn strategies for fostering a culture of accountability where all are driven to deliver on commitments.
  • Gain greater appreciation for the variables associated with employee motivation and engagement and learn how to leverage them.
  • Reinforce the need for and skills associated with the Situational Leadership Model to develop participants’ versatility as leader-managers.


Course Schedule:

  • Monday, September 28th, 2020 9:00 AM - 11:15 AM
  • Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 9:00 AM - 11:15 AM
  • Friday, October 2nd, 2020 9:00 AM - 11:15 AM
 Online Course, Link will be sent in advance of the event.
Executive Communication Coach
Laura Mathis, Executive Communication Coach at The Speech Improvement Company, is an admired speaker and communication coach with over 20 years of experience. She has taught all forms of communication skills, from investor presentations, handling nervousness, conference speaking, content organization, slide deck techniques, and corporate storytelling. She is a sought-after keynote speaker, from executive retreats to her 2012 TEDx talk with over 140,000 views. As a communication specialist, she has trained clients across a wide variety of industries, including business executives from Olympus Corporation, Baylor Scott & White Health, Audax Group, Yeti Coolers, CNBC, Dell, The Davis Companies, Bank of America, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Laura’s clients call on her when they want to make the complex simple, and create dynamic presentations that connect with the listeners.