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In our \u201cWebinars for the Workplace\u201d series, I will be sharing three helpful webinars on a specific topic related to career and the workplace. I encourage you to watch the webinars by clicking on the links I attached to the webinar titles in each section. However, if you can\u2019t find the time to watch, but still want to gain valuable information, read an overview of the webinars below!<\/p>\n
Today, I\u2019ll be sharing three webinars on leadership and approaches you can take to be a\u00a0respected, effective leader. Be sure to take a look at the Bonus Content<\/a> to find an inspirational TED Talk titled \u201cWhy Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe.\u201d<\/p>\n Channel: <\/strong>Harvard Business Review<\/p>\n Speaker: <\/strong>Amy Jen Su, co-founder and managing partner of Paravis Partners, an executive coaching and leadership development firm, and successful author and co-author<\/p>\n Released on: <\/strong>February 4, 2020<\/p>\n Length: <\/strong>59:14<\/p>\n Summary: <\/strong>Amy shares a holistic, yet hands-on approach to increasing a leader\u2019s time, capacity, energy, and impact with less stress. She talks about how we are all Leader A and Leader B at different times. Leader A has a broader perspective (as in, they consider their strengths and weaknesses on a broader scale, they are teachable despite their position, etc.) and meets with their best self. Leader B, however, wakes up on the wrong side of the bed, has a narrow perspective, and their best self isn\u2019t present. Amy says there are five essential principles (like power and presence) that can be used to optimize the ratio of Leader A to B; she shares tips for what we can do, regarding the principles, to get back on track when the ratio is off. Amy gives a toolbox for how to be an effective Leader A, with tools like the purpose equation, the 2×2 matrix, and reflection questions. She also says there are voices all Leader A\u2019s need, such as character, connection, and clarity.<\/p>\n What I Enjoyed About the Webinar: <\/strong>It\u2019s one thing to tell people they need to be a healthy leader, but it\u2019s another thing to share with people how they can apply those principles in their lives continuously. Amy shares practical tactics that viewers can implement as they work toward becoming Leader A, like filling out a personalized purpose equation. I also enjoyed how she shared relatable client stories. Even though the clients were in different stages of their careers than I am, I can empathize with how they felt and implement methods they tried in my life. Amy gives lots of practical wisdom, like when she talks about how we can find more peace by loosening the grip of the voice saying what we should do vs. doing what we know to be right. The Q&A was also lengthier than expected but full of great questions.<\/p>\n Biggest Takeaways: <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Channel: <\/strong>Executive Education Webinars by Columbia Business School<\/p>\n Speaker: <\/strong>Columbia Business School Professor Adam Galinsky<\/p>\n Released on: <\/strong>N\/A<\/p>\n Length: 30:34<\/strong><\/p>\n Summary: <\/strong>The question \u201cWhat does it mean to be an inspiring leader?\u201d can be reduced to a three-dimensional answer: Inspiring leaders are visionaries, exemplars of desired behavior, and great mentors. Admirable visionaries are optimistic and can paint a meaningful, \u201cbig picture\u201d vision of the future in a simple way. Exemplar leaders are courageous and calm protectors who are authentically passionate, creative, and consistent. And, great mentors empower others, are generous, and are self-aware in knowing how their power affects others.<\/p>\n What I Enjoyed About the Webinar: <\/strong>I liked how Adam uses real-life examples to back up what he says. For example, when talking about shared vision, he uses the example of Martin Luther King Jr.\u2019s \u201cI Have a Dream\u201d speech. He says that MLK shared his vision by repeating a phrase that personified his vision (aka, \u201cI Have a Dream\u201d). He also uses many quotes and visuals to help concepts stick. The Q&A section was beneficial; I particularly enjoyed the questions about encouraging others without making them uncomfortable and the misconceptions of extroverted vs. introverted leaders.<\/p>\n Biggest Takeaways: <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Channel: <\/strong>Harvard Business Publishing, an affiliate of Harvard Business School<\/p>\n Speaker: <\/strong>Nancy Koehn, the James E. Robison Chair of Business Administration, Harvard Business School and Author of Forged in Crisis: The Power of Courageous Leadership in Turbulent Times<\/em><\/p>\n Released on: <\/strong>April 14, 2020<\/p>\n Length: <\/strong>59:55<\/p>\n Summary: <\/strong>Nancy talks about how crises are the defining series of events in our lives, and leaders are made more powerfully in times of crisis than in times of stability or triumph. She gives \u201crules of the road\u201d on how to be an effective leader during a crisis. The rules include:<\/p>\n Nancy then talks about the importance of leaders taking care of themselves and their people, why it is vital for leaders to show up during a crisis, and how leaders can help people make sense of the crisis.<\/p>\n What I Enjoyed About the Webinar: <\/strong>Nancy gives practical advice about how to put into practice the points she makes in the webinar. For example, when talking about taking care of yourself so you can take care of others, she shares examples of ways other leaders took care of themselves (like Nelson Mandela playing tennis). She uses her historian background to paint pictures of how other leaders dealt with crises to show how we can handle them in the present day. While Nancy referenced COVID-19 frequently and that was the central crisis in her presentation, I feel as though all her points could be applied to other organizational crises, both big or small. Like the other webinars, the Q&A section had great input and, in response, Nancy had great insight. One discussion point that provided me with new insight was how leaders balance courage and resilience with authenticity and vulnerability. In addition, I enjoyed learning about how leaders can effectively build two-way communication with those whom they are leading.<\/p>\n Biggest Takeaways: <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you haven\u2019t heard of a Ted Talk, TED\u2019s \u201cOur organization\u201d<\/a> section says that \u201cTED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less).\u201d I enjoyed this TED Talk on how one mark of a great leader is how they care for their people.<\/p>\n Channel: <\/strong>TED<\/p>\n Speaker: <\/strong>Simon Sinek, a British-born American author and motivational speaker<\/p>\n Released on: <\/strong>May 19, 2014<\/p>\n Length: <\/strong>11:59<\/p>\n Summary: <\/strong>When a leader has fostered a sense of trust and cooperation in their organization, those they are leading will want to give their blood, sweat, and tears to make sure the leader\u2019s vision comes to life. Organizations see remarkable results when a leader makes the choice to put the safety and lives of the people in their organization first, as they sacrifice comfort and tangible results, so people feel safe and as though they belong.<\/p>\n What I Enjoyed About the Ted Talk: <\/strong>Simon uses several real-life examples and analogies to back up his points and put them in relatable, simpler terms. For example, he compares being a great leader to being a great parent. Even though I am not a parent myself, I can see his example in the lives of my parents. I also enjoyed how he shares \u201ctweetables\u201d of wisdom that are easy to remember. (I refer to bits of wisdom that are easy to recollect and often have alliteration as a \u201ctweetable\u201d because they would be easy to tweet). For example, Simon mentions that great leaders don\u2019t have head counts, but heart counts. The simplicity makes it easier to carry the lesson with me moving forward.<\/p>\n Biggest Takeaways: <\/strong><\/p>\n Hi! My name is Marah Whitaker (think Laura with an M). I am the Marketing Assistant for UTC Center for Professional Education. During the workday, I spend time writing blog posts, creating content for social media,\u00a0<\/span>developing<\/span>\u00a0email campaigns, and building relationships with our customer base.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>During my free time, you can find me getting lost in a good book, having spontaneous dance parties, playing piano, and going to Buffalo Wild Wings on Wing Night.<\/span>\u00a0Professionally and personally, I\u00a0<\/span>aspire<\/span>\u00a0to live by the Mr.\u00a0<\/span>Feeny<\/span>\u00a0quote, \u201cDream. Believe. Try. Do Good.\u201d I strive to use my passions to\u00a0<\/span>serve<\/span>\u00a0others and contribute positively to the world around me.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Connect with m<\/span>e<\/span>\u00a0on\u00a0<\/span>LinkedIn.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In our \u201cWebinars for the Workplace\u201d series, I will be sharing three helpful webinars on a specific topic related to career and the workplace. I encourage you to watch the webinars by clicking on the links I attached to the webinar titles in each section. However, if you can\u2019t find the time to watch, but… <\/p>\nTABLE OF CONTENTS:<\/h3>\n
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“The Leader You Want to Be”<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
“How to Be an Inspiring Leader”<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
“How to Lead Courageously During a Crisis<\/a>“<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
“Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe”<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nWebinar Title: <\/strong>“The Leader You Want to Be”<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
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\nWebinar Title: <\/strong>“How to Be an Inspiring Leader”<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
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\nWebinar Title: <\/strong>“How to Lead Courageously During a Crisis”<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
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Ted Talk Title: <\/strong>“Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe”<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
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