Credibility can make the difference between winning or losing customers and winning or losing your job. But exactly what is it, and how do you get it? You will understand the two dimensions of credibility, trustworthiness and expertise. We will show you steps for building credibility in any situation and implement the disciplines of credibility. Learning Objectives Explain why credibility is the core of effective leadership, Apply steps for gaining and maintaining credibility, Describe three ways to restore damaged credibility Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Personal accountability is about taking control of your life to achieve the outcomes you want by design, not by default. Understand the difference between the victim and victor and apply the four stages of the victim or victor cycle to keep your team accountable. Understand why collaboration will be vital throughout the four stages when others accountable. Learning Objectives Define personal accountability, Describe the four stages of the Victim Cycle, Implement the four stages of accountability Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Understand why fear, habit, laziness and perfectionism are four personal obstacles to action and how to manage this. Fear is the biggest obstacle and we will show you how to get rid of fear by following 7 steps. You will learn how to convert obstacles into opportunities. Learning Objectives Describe four common internal obstacles to action, Identify the symptoms of fear, Explain two types of external workplace obstacles, Implement 10 tips for turning obstacles into opportunities Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Some situations foster greater confidence than others. Success and failure are not events, but self-fulfilling tendencies. The core of confidence is competence. When you know what you're doing and have the skills necessary to execute a plan of action, confidence naturally builds. Discover five ways to identify your strengths and four ways to develop strengths. Learning Objectives Describe how confidence builds rapport, Identify your strengths, Implement four ways to develop your strengths confidence, Summarize strategies for managing weaknesses Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Poor hiring practices shows up in both the bottom line and in hidden costs. A focused and organized recruitment strategy begins with a checklist of items to guide the hiring process and we will show you how to write effective job descriptions. We will help you to understand why interviews, reference checks and testing are critical in the hiring process. Learning Objectives Describe elements of effective hiring using a checklist,Write an effective job description, Implement guidelines for conducting an interview Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Arguments are used to persuade and contain a claim and conclusion and explanations are used to increase understanding by finding the best reasoned answer through a learning process. Understand the four steps for optimal understanding and how to use questioning to increase your level of understanding. Discover the power of reflection as it will help you to make the correct decisions. Learning Objectives Explain the difference between arguments and explanations, Apply four steps to optimal understanding Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Compliments are verbal or written expressions of admiration, praise, recognition, honor, congratulations, affection, or encouragement. An empowered compliment is an expression of appreciation that can cultivate confidence and creative contributions for both the sender and receiver. Benefit from our steps to deliver an empowered compliment. We will also show you the importance of acknowledging a compliment when one is offered. Learning Objectives Explain the benefits of compliments, Effectively receive a compliment, Write an empowered Thank You note Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Assertive behavior is to confidently express what one feels, believes, or thinks while respecting the boundaries of feelings, beliefs, and thoughts of others. Understand the three components of interpersonal communication in more detail, verbal, vocal and visual message. We will show you how to own your thoughts and feelings and take a stand to express your rights or emotions. Learning Objectives Identify the three components of interpersonal communication, Describe the benefits of assertiveness, Explain verbal, vocal, and visual language and behaviors Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
The benefits of networking are increased referrals, reciprocity, more resources, problem solving, increased visibility, more friends, and more fun. Discover how to expand your circle of influence and be seen and hear at networking events. We will show you how to use effective networking etiquette to start conversations and enter group discussions. Learning Objectives Explain the benefits of networking, Apply networking strategies to expand your circle of influence, Identify the criteria for high-return networking events, Describe networking etiquette Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams
Confirming a sale takes both nature-or common sense, and nurture-good technique. You will learn how to look for verbal and visual buying signals throughout. We will show you how getting to yes requires stacking building blocks of smaller yeses and how to always advance the sale to the next realistic step. Learning Objectives Explain the ABC's of getting to yes, Identify buying signals, Implement steps for getting to yes, Build a pyramid of yeses that lead to a confirmation Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams