The 30-Day Leadership Management Course

The 30-Day Leadership Management Course is simply a practical guide to better leadership, specifically for today's extremely competitive job market. Leaders are not born; they are trained through systematic steps. Take your first step today! Each day The 30-Day Leadership Management Course helps you build the necessary skill sets and philosophies to be the leader you need to become and have always wanted to become. Today's leaders are looking for practical advice that makes sense in any setting! This is exactly what is provided in this 30-day course. What you will read in this book: Why your core values matter Why followers are great leaders How to become a better problem solver How to make the right decisions Learn how to set priorities Obtain real work/ life balance Create a culture that breeds leaders

Introduction Day 1-6: Strengthen Sense of Self Day 1: Core Values Day 2: Personal Mission Statement Day 3: Contribution to the Company Day 4: Personal Accountability Day 5: The Leader as Follower Day 6: Vulnerability in Leadership Day 7-18: Assess Your Leadership Style Day 7: Employees' Description of You Day 8: Planning the Work Day 9: Organizing the Work Day 10: Sending a Message Day 11: Listening for Understanding Day 12: Supervision Day 13: Providing Performance Feedback Day 14: Motivation Day 15: Problem-Solving Day 16: Decision-Making Day 17: Effective Meetings Day 18: Training and Development for Employees Day 19-26: Organizational Culture Day 19: Effective Communication Day 20: Commitment to Company Goals Day 21: Understanding Priorities Day 22: Respect in the Workplace Day 23: Integrity in the Workplace Day 24: Detoxifying the Environment Day 25: Work / Life Balance Day 26: Celebrating Success Day 27-30: Know Your Team Day 27: Strengths and Challenges of Individuals Day 28: Strengths and Challenges of the Team Day 29: Balancing the Team Day 30: Teambuilding Conclusion Introduction Spend just 15-30 minutes a day for 30 days to improve your business leadership skills Everyone from your newest hire to your oldest client will benefit if you understand who you are as a leader and what you can expect from your employees All you have to is think through the way you act in the workplace, consider proven principles for effective management, and be honest and realistic with yourself about how you can change your behavior Do not be concerned about whether you are a manager or leader Warren Bennis, a business management guru of the last several decades, said, 'The manager does things right; the leader does the right thing.' Successful business leaders have discovered they really prefer a fusion of the two concepts Day 1-6: Strengthen Sense of Self In order to lead other people or manage a business, you need a strong sense of who you are as a person in your business setting Day 7-18: Assess Your Leadership Style Everyone has a natural leadership style Be aware of yours so you can build on your strengths and address your weaknesses This is where you have to be ruthlessly honest with yourself Day 19-26: Organizational Culture As a leader or even the senior manager, you set the tone for the business environment whether it is the entire company or just your branch Day 27-30: Know Your Team No matter what your actual business management title, the outcome of your work is only as good as the input of your team You can compensate, you can cover up, or you can even deny problems, but you cannot sustain successful outcomes without supporting good teamwork Be prepared to look at yourself, strip away any defensiveness, and reveal your key attributes as a successful leader Remember, there is no right or wrong leadership style It is a question of strengthening your capabilities for business leadership in your particular situation Over the next 30 days you will have a number of exercises to perform, tips to review and "homework" that will help you to become a better leader These exercises are meant to reinforce what you are reading and provide practical applications on how to make effective change in your leadership DAY Strengthen Sense of Self Core Values Question What you stand for? You reveal your personal core values every time you act and speak These are the beliefs on which you base personal relationships and business strategies They guide you in making decisions and in mentoring others They describe the essence of your character If you say or something that makes you squirm when you think about it later, you have probably acted against your core values If you are really uncomfortable dealing with an employee situation, check to see if your core values are still intact When you are living out your personal values, you are comfortable and confident because your beliefs, your motivations, and your actions are perfectly aligned Take the time now to think through what is important to you in life There is no right or wrong answer It is a personal look at what really matters to you and what motivates you when you make decisions or interact with people Write down a list of values Then, identify the to that are most important to you Here are a few to kick-start the exercise Love Integrity Respect Achievement Harmony Reliability Test the validity of your values Think back to a recent management decision or action What were the core values on which it was based? Over the next few days, continue to analyze your workplace decisions based on your list of core values until you are confident that you have a better understanding of why you behave the way you You should also be comfortable in your behavior if it is consistent with your personal values Learning Point Your core values affect your day to day behavior and effectiveness as a leader DAY Strengthen Sense of Self Personal Mission Statement Question Why you come to work every day? A personal mission statement articulates the purpose of your life in the workplace It reflects how you use your skills, gifts, and experience, and the reasons why you enjoy your job This statement also recognizes your core values Take a few quiet moments to answer these questions You might find it useful to sit somewhere comfortable with a paper and pen instead of your computer This way, you can make a more personal connection with the thoughts you are processing Try to list at least three answers to each question Do not worry about any overlap practices to changes in the business and work being done However, no matter what the situation is currently, you now have the information needed to move forward Learning Point Focus on the collective strengths for your team and their dynamics in working together DAY 29 Know Your Team Balancing the Team Question Do you have a good balance of qualifications, experience, and personal attributes in your team? You are probably wondering what constitutes a balanced team There have been many studies over the years about the roles of employees in teams and the effectiveness of the teams Notably, R.M Bilbin's work beginning in the 1980s has provided guidelines for studying the effectiveness of teamwork Now that you know the strengths of your employees both individually and collectively, you can think through these factors to see if you have a good balance Although there is no particular formula recommended, there is evidence that certain characteristics will enhance team performance Relevant expertise (knowledge, skills, and experience) to the work that needs to be done to achieve the goals Creativity that enhances the application of the expertise This is part of the synergy that means the output of the team is greater than adding up the individual output Coordination of the work activities for greatest efficiency Cooperation that is a voluntary contribution to working together Trust is developed as the team matures as a working group Each team member has at least one role to play in ensuring the success of the team The manager or team leader is there to make sure all the roles are filled, as they are needed Teamwork is most effective when it balances a focus on the task with a focus on the people From the previous exercise, you know whether you have qualified people in place to the work Now, you want to know if you have the best employees in place to actually make it happen while working together Learning Point As the leader, you might have to develop and nurture some of your employees so they are confident in assuming the roles that give balance to the team DAY 30 Know Your Team Teambuilding Question Have you tried teambuilding exercises? Teambuilding is the term often used to describe corporate fun days that are a great excuse to go off site However, a paintball battle, giant scavenger hunt, or sumo wrestling in inflatable suits will not necessary anything for developing your team In fact, some of the more physically demanding games can embarrass or hurt participants An effective teambuilding exercise is one that is designed carefully to meet the needs of your group of employees Even if your team looks well balanced in theory, it does not necessarily mean all members work well together An exercise that is outside work but still retains the key elements of planning, organizing, communicating, and working together to achieve a goal can highlight barriers to effectiveness Whether it is an intellectual exercise or a physical one, it will play out in a way that reveals issues around trust, cooperation, and communication It will also become evident if particular people are deliberately or inadvertently causing problems The group might or might not achieve its goals in the exercise Either way, there is learning that will help with team development These learning points emerge during a facilitated, thorough debriefing It usually begins with a review of the characteristics of an effective team Shared vision, commitment, and priorities Participation according to their capabilities Effective, two-way communication Understanding and acceptance of each other's roles Willingness to help each other Work integration so there is no 'us and them' mindsets Natural leaders emerge as needed The facilitator should lead the group through a series of questions that will allow them to identify issues and ways they were resolved during the exercise If there was no resolution, the group will discuss what could have been done differently The real learning though is the commitment to apply the learning points back on the job Learning Point Select a teambuilding exercise that provides a safe setting for your team to understand the dynamics of their interaction and how they affect business outcomes Conclusion Congratulations! As you have been diligent in taking the time to develop and exercise your strengths as a leader in your company, you are probably already seeing changes You have a better appreciation of who you are and why you manage work the way you You understand how you can guide, support, and influence the work of your employees without directing, demanding, or policing Some results are immediate and obvious; others are more subtle, just the beginnings of longer term plans You have improved your relationship with your employees and clients You have begun the process of strategically enhancing your business outcomes and increasing productivity Internalizing and acting on the learning points of the last 30 days provides the foundation for developing your full potential as a business leader This is a long term process, not a month long project Each day of your management career, you will have opportunity to apply these leadership tools Enjoy the confidence and comfort of knowing you are well prepared for leading your company into the future References The following web sites provide information on books, services, and training that are based on proven principles of successful leadership from these trailblazers in the field of management development Peter Drucker http://www.druckerinstitute.com/ Warren Bennis http://warrenbennis.com/ Douglas McGregor http://www.lib.uwo.ca/programs/generalbusiness/do Ken Blanchard http://www.kenblanchard.com/ Stephen Covey https://www.stephencovey.com/ John C Maxwell http://www.johnmaxwell.com/ This ebook was brought to you by: The Content Authority The Content Authority (TCA) is a young, dynamic company with humble beginnings and a major mission Our primary goal is to supply existing businesses and web entrepreneurs with relevant content that will add value to their websites With a focus on providing high quality for less money, our objective is to give your business the edge it needs to succeed in a highly competitive market The Content Authority offers more than just article writing We offer custom crafted content to suit your needs Flexibility is one of our assets, as is customer service and competitive pricing We enjoy working with you to deliver quality content and content management services at affordable rates TCA writers can provide many different types of content, from standard orders for original content at four different quality levels to unique rewrites of content already written We can provide content for specialty fields, such as eBooks, press releases, product reviews, sales copy, landing pages, blogs, social media writing, etc Contact TCA The Content Authority P.O Box 2031 Cranberry Township, PA 16066 Email:support@thecontentauthority.com Copyright © 2012 Mark G Miller, All Rights Reserved worldwide No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, by any means without prior written permission, except for brief excerpts in reviews or analysis Disclaimer The publisher has put forth its best efforts in preparing and arranging this ebook The information provided herein by the author is provided “as is” and you read and use this information at your own risk The publisher and author disclaim any liabilities for any loss of profit or commercial or personal damages resulting from the use of the information contained in this ebook ... participation in the planning process? The most effective managers are those who benefit from the knowledge and experience of their employees After all, these are the people who the work They are the ones... who has the skills and experience to the job Use the plan as the reference for the scope of the work you are delegating, the resources available, and the expected outcomes Delegate the authority... the team dynamics; you are there to encourage and provide guidance Team player Often, the followers are taken for granted if they are always available, their jobs well, and then continue to the