The first question that most new leaders secretly ask themselves is: “Now that I’m the leader, what do I do next?” After taking a deep breath, the second question they ask themselves is: “What do I not know that I need to know in order to be an outstanding leader?” There are essential leadership skills that can propel one’s career if they are recognized and developed early in one’s leadership journey. These skills include learning to delegate, developing executive presence, and leading with purpose. Jeff Whitehorn, a former 25-year hospital CEO, author, and healthcare executive coach delivers an engaging, motivational and energetic presentation as he identifies and discusses essential leadership skills needed for both new and mid-careerist leaders in order to help them become wildly successful! He is the author of the highly popular book, Leadership Treasure: 25 Bits of Gold Discovered From 25 Years as a CEO.
Learning objectives:
• Identify the five critical leadership skills needed to jumpstart your career success as a new leader
• Learn the top four strategies to be a great delegator
• Develop a toolbox of tips, strategies, and ideas so that one can implement to improve their effectiveness as a leader and prepare them to advance in their career
