Leading Effectively e-Newsletter - February 2007 Issue

February 2007

Leadership and Communication

Good communication underlies much of effective leadership. Communication is part and parcel of building relationships, leading change and implementing strategy -- all typical tasks of leadership. This issue of Leading Effectively explores key ideas about sharing your vision, communicating character and "active listening."

This issue of Leading Effectively is adapted from three CCL publications: Communicating Your Vision by Talula Cartwright and David Baldwin, Active Listening by Michael Hoppe and Building Character: Strengthening the Heart of Good Leadership by Gene Klann.

Articles

Communicating the Vision
A leader's vision isn't worth much if it doesn't take hold in the organization. And it won't go far without effective communication. (more...)

Beyond Words: Communicate with Actions and Attitude
Effective leaders master the art and craft of language. But skilled leaders also know that communication goes beyond words. Actions and attitudes send powerful messages. (more...)

Listening and Leadership
Listen up! Leaders who haven't honed their ability to listen are headed for trouble. If not corrected, poor listening skills will translate into poor relationships and poor performance. (more...)

The Big 6: Active Listening Skill Set
The ability to listen effectively is an essential component of leadership, but few leaders know just what it takes to become a better listener. You can improve your ability to lead effectively by learning the six skills for active listening. (more...)

How to Improve Your Listening Skills
You probably know how important listening is. What you may not know is that there are specific actions you can take to improve your ability to listen. Here, CCL's Michael Hoppe offers numerous tips and activities geared to address some of the common mistakes leaders make when it comes to listening. (more...)

Results of the CCL Poll: Retiring the Generation Gap
In our January 2007 Leading Effectively e-newsletter, we asked our readers: Is intergenerational conflict noticeable in your workplace? How do you handle working with people older and younger than yourself? (more...)

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Further Your Development

CCL's Assessment Certification Workshop to be Held in New York
Join us for a special delivery of the Assessment Certification Workshop in New York City, New York, March 5-6, 2007. The workshop certifies participants to administer all the 360-degree assessments found in CCL's Assessment Suite, including Benchmarks^®, 360 BY DESIGN^®, Executive Dimensions^® and Prospector^®. Through a blended approach with pre- and post-program interactive work, classroom presentations and hands-on practice sessions, participants will receive the credentials and experience necessary to structure, design and implement a 360-degree process in their organization. Participants have the opportunity to conduct practice feedback sessions in a safe, low-risk environment and will be able to exchange ideas and experiences with professionals in their field. For more information, visit www.ccl.org/acw.

In the Assessment Certification Workshop, you will learn how to administer two of CCL's multi-rater assessments, 360 BY DESIGN and Benchmarks. CCL and Creative Metrics Inc. invite you to participate in a survey that examines how organizations leverage multi-rater feedback to build stronger leaders and produce better business results.

Workshop on Innovation: Understanding the Human Principles for Sustaining Innovation
April 10 -13
San Diego, CA

This workshop, part of CCL's Innovation Series, is intended for those senior leaders and managers who are charged with the responsibility of leading the innovation effort within their organizations. Bob Rosenfeld, CCL's "Innovator in Residence," and Gary Wilhelmi, from Idea Connection Systems, Inc., will be covering such topics as how to be an innovation leader, measuring the current innovation culture within an organization, and how to design and implement a full culture of innovation. Register for this workshop by Feb. 28 and save $1,000.