Training and development

Are great leaders born or made? The answer is "Yes." In addition to the natural traits that we bring to our organizations, effective leadership behaviors can be learned. It's not rocket science... but it is behavioral science.

Organizations are not just collections of things and processes. They are collections of people, striving to achieve individual, group, and organizational objectives. Knowing people is just the start. Knowing how to motivate people will make them and your organization successful.

If you are leading a collection of individuals then by definition you are not leading a team. This lesson introduces leader strategies to establish group identity, purpose, and cohesion, which attracts members to the group and motivates them to work toward shared goals. 

Many successful group strategies apply to virtual workgroups as well. The differences, however, can make or break your team. As the workplace shifts to more and more virtual workplaces, it is essential that leaders understand how to develop and motivate team members in a digital world.

Yes, leading yourself is a thing. Understand your strengths, talents, and aspirations, and use them to achieve while also leading others to success. Careers don't usually derail because of intelligence or ability, but rather relationship management and failures to continuously develop ourselves.