Modern Manager'S Toolkit

Master the Skills That Matter for Real-World Management Success

What you'll learn

Handle tough conversations with confidence and get real results instead of awkward avoidance.

Delegate work without micromanaging or feeling guilty, so your team grows and you can focus on what matters.

Take back control of your day instead of letting meetings and emails run your life.

Get your team working together smoothly instead of pulling in different directions.

Turn team conflicts into solutions that stick instead of temporary peace treaties.

Requirements

No prerequisites.

Description

Are you drowning in meetings while your important work piles up? Do team conflicts drain your energy? Is your influence limited despite your great ideas? This course transforms struggling managers into confident, effective leaders who create thriving teams.Unlike theoretical leadership courses, this practical program equips you with immediately applicable skills to overcome your most pressing leadership challenges. Through real-world scenarios, practical exercises, and proven frameworks, you'll develop the capabilities that distinguish exceptional leaders.By the end of this course, you'll be able to:Handle tough conversations with confidence and get real results instead of awkward avoidance.Delegate work without micromanaging or feeling guilty, so your team grows and you can focus on what matters.Get people to follow your lead even when you're not their boss.Take back control of your day instead of letting meetings and emails run your life.Get your team working together smoothly instead of pulling in different directions.Turn team conflicts into solutions that stick instead of temporary peace treaties.Stay calm under pressure and bounce back from setbacks while maintaining your leadership presence.Coach your team members to solve their own problems, creating a self-sufficient team that grows without your constant input.Transform your one-on-one meetings from status updates into powerful development conversations.Run meetings that people actually want to attend, with clear purposes and outcomes that move work forward.Whether you're a new manager seeking to build confidence, a mid-level leader looking to expand your influence, or an experienced executive aiming to reinvigorate your approach, this course provides the practical tools to elevate your leadership impact and create sustainable results for both you and your team.Join us to transform your leadership journey from constantly putting out fires to strategically building success.

Overview

Section 1: Get Strategic Time Back

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Why Is Carving Out Strategic Time So Important

Lecture 3 Fire Fighter to Fire Chief

Lecture 4 Three Invisible Barriers to Being The Fire Chief

Lecture 5 Connect To Your True North

Lecture 6 Identify Your Low level Distractions

Lecture 7 Apply the 4D Strategy

Lecture 8 Action Plan: Get 90 Minutes Back

Lecture 9 Get Strategic Time Back - Workbook Walkthrough

Section 2: Resilience, Stress Management and Leadership Presence

Lecture 10 Thriving vs Surviving

Lecture 11 Introduction

Lecture 12 Barriers to Leadership Presence

Lecture 13 The Neuroscience of Resilience and Tenacity

Lecture 14 Resilience: Cultivating a Growth Mindset

Lecture 15 The Power of Breath and Self-Regulation

Lecture 16 Centering: Practice the Length-Width-Depth Exercise

Lecture 17 What Drains You

Lecture 18 What Recharges You

Lecture 19 Creating a Healthy Routine

Section 3: Getting Aligned with Your Team

Lecture 20 Introduction

Lecture 21 The Value of Role Alignment

Lecture 22 Barriers To Alignment

Lecture 23 The Role Alignment Compass

Lecture 24 The Role Alignment Compass: NEED

Lecture 25 The Role Alignment Compass: EXPECTATIONS

Lecture 26 The Role Alignment Compass: SOVEREIGNTY

Lecture 27 The Role Alignment Compass: WORK

Lecture 28 Having The Role Alignment Conversation

Section 4: Courageous Conversations and the Feedback Flywheel

Lecture 29 Introduction

Lecture 30 Having Courageous Conversations

Lecture 31 The Barriers to Giving Effective Feedback

Lecture 32 How to Receive Feedback

Lecture 33 Ingredients of High-Quality Feedback

Lecture 34 Using the Feedback Flywheel

Lecture 35 Step 1: Listen to your Intelligence

Lecture 36 Step 2: Naming the Invisible

Lecture 37 Step 3: Getting to a Shared Reality

Lecture 38 Step 4: Discuss the Impact

Lecture 39 Step 5: Getting to a Shared Vision

Section 5: Managing Conflict Effectively

Lecture 40 Introduction

Lecture 41 Why we Have Conflict With Conflict

Lecture 42 Mindset Reframe Around Conflict

Lecture 43 The Bison and the Cow

Lecture 44 Growth vs Stagnation The Two Parts of Us

Lecture 45 De-escalate Stress: Box Breathing

Lecture 46 Setting Boundaries

Lecture 47 Repair a Ruptured Work Relationship

Lecture 48 Step 1: Take Ownership

Lecture 49 Step 2: Share the Impact

Lecture 50 Step 3: State Your Need and Request

Section 6: Coach Up Your Team to Scale Growth

Lecture 51 Introduction

Lecture 52 The Secret Formula for Creating a Growth Culture

Lecture 53 From a Managing to a Coaching Mindset

Lecture 54 Barriers to a Coaching Mindset

Lecture 55 Ask Powerful Questions

Lecture 56 Active Listening Skills

Lecture 57 What is a Growth Edge?

Lecture 58 Mentoring Your People 1: Painting your Vision

Lecture 59 Mentoring Your People 2: Discovering the Gap

Lecture 60 Mentoring Your People 3: Identify the Growth Edge

Lecture 61 Mentoring Your People 4: Identify Behaviors

Section 7: Running Effective 1:1s

Lecture 62 Introduction

Lecture 63 Reframing 1:1s

Lecture 64 1:1s are a Management Tool

Lecture 65 Effective 1:1 Structures

Lecture 66 Effective 1:1 Pro Tips

Lecture 67 Developmental Coaching Questions

Section 8: Running Effective Meetings

Lecture 68 Introduction

Lecture 69 Context Matters

Lecture 70 Outcomes and Ownership

Lecture 71 Preparedness and Punctuality

Lecture 72 Facilitate Powerful Meetings

Lecture 73 Clear Action Items and Accountability

Lecture 74 Conclusion

New or experienced managers who want practical leadership tools that work in the real world, not just theory,First-time managers who were promoted for being great at their job but never taught how to lead people,Leaders who feel overwhelmed by constant meetings, emails, and putting out fires,Anyone who feels like they're making it up as they go when it comes to managing people