The best leadership training is a formal program that teaches new information through spaced repetition. It has a live trainer who cares about your individual needs and can help you to focus on specific areas of growth and opportunity.

A popular program we offer is the Personal Leadership and Productivity program. Each participant receives their own workbook and study guide. A live personal trainer helps the participant to learn and practice their new skills during six (6) interactive sessions. Each session last 1 ½ hours and is conducted online. Here are the details of the program: Effective Personal Productivity Brochure.

Some organizations state there are 7 core skills of a leader. These are: 1. Relationship Building, 2. Agility & Adaptability, 3. Innovation & Creativity, 4. Employee Motivation, 5. Decision-Making, 6. Conflict Management, 7. Negotiation. However, effective leadership is far more a study of core principles. The totality of successful leadership is a blend of proper attitudes, cognitive perception, self-disciplines, intuition and soft/hard skills.

Yes, we offer a number of formal training programs online with a live personal instructor, not simply watching impersonal videos or other recordings. We also offer personal coaching online.

Feel free to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with Cleveland Leadership Coach Greg L. Thomas to learn more, get a free quote,  or find out more information about our personal development program here.

You can expect a certain amount of reading and guided study to learn new ideas and concepts. This may include a workbook and videos to enhance your training. You can expect an interactive environment to reinforce and practice the new concepts you are learning. You can expect some self-analysis assignments to determine your present level of achievement and recommend new growth opportunities. You can expect to be challenged and eventually “changed” into a better person and leader.

Leaders need many different skills. Among these include “soft skills” (encouraging and motivating others), vision to see the upcoming environment, strategy to prepare for the future, the ability to prioritize and focus on important tasks, and a positive attitude of enthusiasm and caring for others.

Much like any academic coursework, the results depend on your amount of attention and focus on learning. Individuals who study and reflect the training find it life changing.

Leadership training is like any good investment. There is an initial investment of money and time to develop new skills and attitudes. However, the benefits of the training can last a lifetime and have a powerful impact on both your personal life and working career.

Leadership skills training focuses on developing the tangible skills required to be an effective and competent leader. An example would be improved productivity resulting in the efficient use of time and priorities.

The benefits of having a personal development plan are improved relationships, increased productivity, better communication skills, and the ability to act as a leader.

Personal development planning is a step-by-step process established to help an individual grow as a person by creating the disciplines, habits and skills needed to reach their potential.

A personal development program is one designed to help you as an individual to develop the proper skills and attitudes to be an effective leader. Nelson Mandela once said after spending 27 years in an isolated prison… “until I changed myself I could not change others.”

Getting started on your personal development and leadership skill training is easy! Find the best personal development program online (or in your area, if you prefer in-person sessions) and sign up. The hardest part is the getting started, but you will be happy that you did as you begin to grow in your role as a leader and reap the benefits of your training!

• Being a better active listener
• Adapt better to / be more open to change
• Understand your limitations
• Become a better coach to others
• Provide valuable, constructive feedback
• Improve personal productivity & time management
• Lead by example
• Improve relationship building skills
• Being receptive to constructive criticism
• Improve confidence
• Enhance emotional intelligence
• Foster a growth mindset

Your leadership ability will determine how effective you are in your personal and professional life.

As an individual, personal leadership development can take you to the next level in the workplace, the community, and even at home. A good leadership development program will assist you in understanding your potential for personal leadership, guide you in making choices for success, plot out your personal growth, teach leadership essentials, and help you realize your full potential.

As an employer, personal leadership development is equally important because every employee you hire interacts within your organization and represents your company to the outside world. An individual’s personal self-image and motivation play a large role in how they perform, react, and lead others.

• Stay-at-home parents looking to provide better leadership for their families
• Individuals seeking better relationship skills (personal and professional)
• Business owners wanting to better lead their employees
• Employees who want to stand out as leaders within their organization
• Individuals looking to develop personal leadership skills to better serve those in their communities
• Many more!