Not many leaders are ready to talk about power. Yet a leader’s use of power is directly related to key outcomes like employee engagement, psychological safety, inclusion, innovation, and employee wellness. This set of workshops unlocks the competencies of power intelligence to boost your impact and influence as a leader. If you’re audacious enough to talk about power, these workshops are for you! Used effectively, power can galvanize a team, provide clear direction, and navigate even the steepest challenges. But when leaders get it wrong, it can lead to disengaged teams. Left unchecked, power misuse erodes organizational culture from the top down, leading to stalled initiatives and an outflow of top talent.
This 8-session series helps leaders:
- Identify their types of power and create a personal “PowerPrint”
- Understand seven key competencies across three awareness domains:
- Other-awareness: disengaging vs. empowering, conflict avoidant vs. conflict competent
- Self-awareness: intimidating vs. approachable, inappropriate vs. respectful
- Role-awareness: preferential vs. fair, indiscreet vs. diplomatic, indulgent vs. judicious
Participants examine behaviors in each category, uncovering the thoughts and feelings behind ineffective power use. Sessions provide actionable steps, worksheets, and practice opportunities to transform leadership competencies and power dynamics.
Session 1: Being a Power-Intelligent Leader
Session 2: Empowering Others to Succeed
Session 3: Befriending Conflict
Session 4: Balancing Approachability
Session 5: Creating a Respectful and Congenial Workplace
Session 6: Understanding the Spectrum from Preferential to Fair
Session 7: Modeling Discretion
Session 8: Maintaining Judiciousness
