Smart Leadership: Part 2 – Model the Way
What do Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., Susan B. Anthony, Cesar Chavez, the Dalai Lama, Eleanor Roosevelt, Mother Teresa, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu have in common? They all have, or had, strong beliefs about matters of principle and an unwavering commitment to a clear set of values. They all are, or were, passionate about their causes. Another thing they have in common is that while each of these people may have quoted someone else from time to time, they are all people who are more often quoted themselves. Finding your voice and serving as a role model for your constituents is critical to becoming an authentic leader. If you can’t find your voice, you’ll end up with a vocabulary that belongs to someone else, mouthing words that were written by some speechwriter, or mimicking the language of some other leader who’s nothing like you. And people most admire those who best articulate the principles they believe in. You can begin to achieve these aims by exploring the first of the five practices of exemplary leadership: ‘Model the Way.’ This is the second in a series of courses adopted from the highly respected book, The Leadership Challenge , written by James Kouzes and Barry Posner.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What operational challenges does this course address?
This course addresses leadership decision-making, team motivation, and organizational-change challenges related to Smart Leadership: Part 2 – Model the Way. What do Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., Susan B. Anthony, Cesar Chavez, the Dalai Lama, Eleanor Roosevelt, Mother Teresa, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu have in common?
What real-world situations or incidents is this training designed to prepare personnel for?
The training is designed to prepare personnel for real workplace leadership situations, such as guiding a team through change, resolving conflict, and building trust during uncertainty associated with Smart Leadership: Part 2 – Model the Way. What do Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., Susan B. Anthony, Cesar Chavez, the Dalai Lama, Eleanor Roosevelt, Mother Teresa, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu have in common?
What safety or compliance concerns does this course help organizations address?
This course helps organizations address consistent, values-driven leadership practices and accountability expectations for anyone in a leadership role tied to Smart Leadership: Part 2 – Model the Way. It supports stronger awareness, more consistent practices, and better day-to-day decision-making when leading teams through day-to-day challenges.
Which personnel or departments would benefit most from this training?
This training is most relevant for current and aspiring leaders, supervisors, and managers, along with organizations seeking to strengthen knowledge, consistency, and role-specific readiness connected to Smart Leadership: Part 2 – Model the Way.
How can this course support department readiness, consistency, or professional development?
This course can support department readiness and professional development by strengthening leadership capability and building more consistent leadership practices across supervisors and managers related to Smart Leadership: Part 2 – Model the Way.
How does this course fit into a broader training program?
This course fits well within a broader training program focused on leadership development and succession-planning efforts. It can be used to support onboarding, refresher training, continuing education, and more consistent performance across departments and teams.
