Executive Leadership

Course details

In this course, learn the skills and strategies to succeed in real-world enterprise leadership roles at the highest levels. Instructor John Ullmen, an award-winning faculty member of UCLA's Anderson School of Management with 20+ years of experience coaching CEOs, C-suite leaders, and other senior executives from dozens of organizations, across industries, around the world, teaches you how to set organizational direction, motivate commitment, and drive results. Plus, learn how to develop yourself by building resourcefulness and resilience and expanding and energizing your relationships.

Learning objectives
Develop the key disciplines for successful executive leadership in the face of intense competition, rapid change, and uncertainty.
Demonstrate the courage to make clear and decisive decisions in the face of pressure, complexity, and ambiguity.
Apply the "past, present, future" method to align individuals, teams, or organizations towards a common goal, even in times of hardship or disagreement.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Take action to lead
02 - Build trust - Essential first steps

1. Set Direction

03 - Establish purpose and vision
04 - Think strategically
05 - Be courageous and decisive
06 - Realign towards the greater good

2. Motivate Commitment

07 - Energize and empower
08 - Encourage personal excellence
09 - Develop diverse talent
10 - Design advancement paths

3. Drive for Results

11 - Prioritize with accountability
12 - Create collaboration opportunities
13 - Lead through change and disruption
14 - Cultivate creativity

4. Develop Yourself

15 - Apply the Executive Learning Cycle
16 - Build resilience and resourcefulness
17 - Expand and nurture your relationships

Conclusion

18 - Create possibility

Executive Leadership

Authors

John Ullmen