A 6-session online workshop integrating Authentic Leadership and Right Use of Power concepts and practices for leaders of teams, organizations and communities.
Authentic Leadership encourages leaders to bring themselves fully and creatively to their leadership challenges and to invite others to do the same. To become an authentic leader involves expanding self-awareness and presence, cultivating good communication skills and leading with both vulnerability and courage. However, power dynamics can sometimes derail leaders’ best of intentions and create awkward moments that erode trust.
Integrating Right Use of PowerTM concepts and practices into your leadership approach will strengthen your ability to lead with integrity and empathy by enhancing access to your personal power and acknowledging the impact that role and status power have in all of our interactions.
We will explore the 5 types of power in the context of Authentic Leadership—helping you understand the power you have and how to wield it skillfully with empathy and compassion. This is particularly important in diverse work environments in which power is distributed unevenly in society and yet we seek to create inclusive workplaces.
Each 2-hour session will include community-building, lecture, dialogue, small-group interaction, self-reflection and embodiment exercises.
In addition, each participant will receive two 1-hour small group coaching sessions, with the instructor, to explore specific leadership challenges and receive personalized coaching.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the role of authenticity in cultivating trust and engagement in the workplace
- Understand how the “Right Use of Power” can enhance one’s ability to lead with integrity and heart
- Learn and apply the 3 core competencies of Authentic Leadership
- Explore the 5 types of power and how they influence leadership roles
- Increase self-awareness, credibility and leadership impact using a variety of methods
- Discuss how to effectively bring these skills into the workplace
Class Sessions
Tuesdays
November 5th, 2024 10am – 12pm MDT ~ Introduction to Authentic Leadership and Right Use of Power
November 12th, 2024 10am – 12pm MDT ~ Embodied Presence and Personal Power
November 19th, 2024 10am – 12pm MDT ~ Skillful Communication and Role Power
November 26th, 2024 10am – 12pm MDT ~ Compassionate Change and Status Power
December 10th, 2024 10am – 12pm MDT ~ Creating a Culture of Authenticity, Trust and Empowerment
December 17th, 2024 10am – 12pm MDT ~ Practicing Authentic Leadership Moments, Integration and Celebration
Small Group Coaching Sessions (Each participant may select 2 from the same group)
Group A
November 11th, 2024 10am – 11am MDT
November 25th, 2024 10am – 11am MDT
December 9th, 2024 10am – 11am MDT
Group B
November 18, 2024 9am – 10am MDT
December 2, 2024 9am – 10am MDT
December 16th, 2024 9am – 10am MDT
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
- Full refund minus a $50 admin fee available up to 2 weeks before the first day of training OR
- A voucher for the full amount paid for a future training available up to 1 week before the first day of training
Additional Questions?
We’re happy to answer them! Email us at [email protected] .
Instructor:
SUSAN SKJEI, PH.D., PCC, is a RUPI Faculty Member and teaches in the Core and Teacher Training programs. Over the last 25 years Susan has worked with thousands of leaders in the US, Canada and Europe to cultivate mindfulness and authenticity, strengthen relational, coaching and strategic skills, and effectively lead the changes they want to see in their organizations and in the world. She has a unique ability to create energetic and high trust learning environments that accelerate the achievement of practical organizational results while building strong, collaborative relationships. Formerly a Vice-President and Chief Learning Officer in the technology sector and an international consultant, she was also the founder and Director of the Authentic Leadership Center at Naropa University. She enjoys hiking, biking and watercolor painting.