Blind Spots and Breakthroughs: The Path to High-Impact Leadership
Leadership impact is often determined not by what leaders decide, but how they show up in moments that matter most. Columbia Business School’s Joel Brockner explains how self-awareness shapes leadership effectiveness and why process matters most when stakes are high.
Overview
In this recorded webinar, Joel Brockner, Phillip Hettleman Professor of Business, explores how leaders can increase their impact by building greater self-awareness and understanding how their actions are perceived by others. He explains why leadership matters most in moments of uncertainty and when delivering difficult decisions, showing how the way leaders communicate and manage processes can significantly influence team morale and performance. Drawing on research and real-world examples, Brockner outlines how leaders can improve how they handle change, give feedback, and guide teams through challenging situations by focusing on both what they do and how they do it.
Key Takeaways
In this recorded session, you will:
- Leadership Matters Most Under Pressure: The impact of leadership increases in times of uncertainty and when delivering difficult or unfavorable decisions.
- Process Drives Perception: How leaders communicate and execute decisions can matter more than the decision itself, especially in tough situations.
- Self-Awareness Reduces Blind Spots: Feedback and reflection help leaders better understand how their behavior is experienced by others.
- Credibility Requires Trust and Expertise: Leaders build influence by combining knowledge with integrity and consistency.
- Change Requires Both Direction and Support: Effective leaders motivate, enable, and manage resistance when guiding teams through change.
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$12,250
High Impact Leadership
5 CIBE Credits
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