Taking Charge of Your Leadership Conversations
30mIntermediate2021-07-26
Authors

Sara Canaday
Leadership Development Expert, Speaker, and Author
Course details
Critical conversations require using the right approach—and the right words. This course offers practical tips and sample language for having constructive leadership conversations. Sara Canaday explains how to navigate different scenarios, such as disagreeing with coworkers, supporting unpopular decisions, and communicating bad news. In each scenario, she explains the right mindset and the right words to achieve positive results. With these strategies, you will have the skills you need to take charge of conversations and increase your impact for the moments that matter.
Skills covered
CommunicationProfessional DevelopmentLeadership and ManagementOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Specific words for tough leadership situations
1. Smart Approaches for Sticky Situations
- 02 - Disagree with colleagues
- 03 - Translate technical information
- 04 - Neutralize tense situations
- 05 - Support an unpopular decision
- 06 - Engage with teams in person and virtually
- 07 - Confront performance issues
- 08 - Avoid meeting meltdowns
- 09 - Connect projects to strategy
- 10 - Handle employees in crisis
- 11 - Communicate bad news
Conclusion
- 12 - Improving conversations as a leader
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