Leadership for Leads helps team leads master the skills they need to fuel growth for themselves, their teams, and their profits. Consisting of nine live sessions over nine weeks, this program delivers leadership lessons from a real-world perspective with tools and tips you can implement immediately. 

John Graci's candid approach to leadership helps leads comprehend that their success is intertwined with their team's success. Remember, what got you here won't get you there - especially when it comes to leading others.

We will meet on the dates below:

Tuesday, April 23rd 2pm-2:45pm CST

Tuesday. April 30th 2pm-2:45pm CST

Tuesday, May 7th 2pm-2:45pm CST

Tuesday, May 14th 2pm-2:45pm

Tuesday, May 21st 2pm-2:45pm

Monday, June 3rd 2pm-2:45pm CST

Monday, June 10th 2pm-2:45pm CST

Monday, June 17th 2pm-2:45pm CST

Monday, June 24th 2pm-2:45pm CST

Here's what we'll cover in each of the sessions:

Session 1 - Transitioning from Peer to Lead

Overview: Explore the dueling expectations of team members and management

• Learn how to fulfill your responsibilities to your team and upper management
• Understand how friendly to get with co-workers

Session 2 -  Developing Effective Communication Skills

Overview: Build the interpersonal skills needed to reduce conflicts and improve decision-making

• Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your communication skills
• Learn how to listen effectively

Session 3 - Gaining Respect by Listening to Everyone

Overview: Learn a group communication technique to effectively listen to all team members

• Increase the levels of collaboration and mutual support among team members
• Prioritize team member ideas and suggestions by asking two questions

Session 4 - Training Techniques

Overview: Teach on-the-job training techniques to get consistently good results

• Learn the biggest job instruction pitfalls
• Maintain a well-trained team

Session 5 - Coaching and Giving Feedback

Overview: Provide feedback and coach for better results

• Identify the main reasons team members do not perform as expected
• Help leaders understand the unintended consequences of not fulfilling their responsibilities

Session 6 - Empowering Team Members

Overview: Explore the value of a leader who effectively empowers team members

• Understand the importance of empowering others
• Deal with anxieties and doubts from team members

Session 7 - Recognition: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Overview: Learn why employee recognition is important and how to do it right

• Understanding the influence of a leader on their team members
• Avoiding common recognition pitfalls and stereotypes

Session 8 - Dealing with Problem Behaviors Overview: Learn down-to-earth tactics to derail problem behavior

• Meet conflict and disagreement head-on
• Repair damaged relationships

Session 9 - Lightening Round of Rapid-Fire Q/A on Most Difficult Workplace Situations

Overview: Gain practical advice on how to improve relationships and achieve results

• Learn techniques on how to resolve the most common workplace complaints
• Avoid jumping to conclusions and forge ahead in gathering the facts