Authentic Leadership Course | Priority Management

Overview

Unlock the power of authentic leadership – lead with integrity, inspire trust, and drive engagement.

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Authentic Leadership

Warren Bennis wrote about corporate leadership in the 1950s. If Peter Drucker was the man who invented management, then Bennis is the one who invented leadership.

Bennis wrote extensively about leadership, always echoing a core theme: – ‘managers are people who do things right while leaders are people who do the right thing’. But, if this was a concept presented to the world in the 1950s, why is it so many leaders still apparently do it so badly? Authentic leadership means making genuine human connections and being your true self in all situations.

Outcomes – Immediate Benefits:

At the end of this course the participants should be able to:

Explain the critical need for authentic leadership across the organisation
Identify the consequences of fake leadership
Determine what authentic leadership looks like
Create strategies for developing authentic leadership
Begin to drive higher engagement levels in the workplace
Demonstrate authentic leadership practices

Who is this Authentic Leadership Course for?

This course is tailored for executives, managers, and leaders at all levels who aspire to lead with authenticity, foster trust, and create a meaningful impact. It is particularly suited for those looking to improve workplace engagement, strengthen their leadership presence, and cultivate genuine human connections.

What to expect from this Authentic Leadership Course?

This engaging and introspective course combines personal reflection, group activities, and hands-on exercises. Participants will assess their leadership styles, explore the principles of authentic leadership, and learn to identify and overcome barriers to authenticity. Through real-world scenarios, practical tools, and interactive discussions, you will develop actionable strategies to inspire trust, encourage diverse perspectives, and foster a culture of genuine connection.

How will this Authentic Leadership Course help me?

This course will empower you to:

Build trust and credibility by embracing your true self as a leader
Enhance team engagement and performance by fostering a culture of authenticity
Gain confidence in addressing difficult situations with transparency and respect
Strengthen your leadership legacy by embodying values that resonate with your organisation and team
Create a more inclusive and supportive environment that celebrates diverse perspectives

“I recently had the privilege of taking a refresher course on Microsoft Outlook, and it was nothing short of transformative. It was a wake-up call for me, realizing that I had been using Outlook for years, yet there was so much more to learn and exploit.”

“Brilliant presenter, kept the session engaging. Very knowledgeable without overloading”

“Nicky was very knowledgeable and made sure everyone was comfortable with before going on to the next stage. Nicky’s interaction with us was amazing as she explained things well and nothing was a problem for her if someone needed help.”

“I had no idea of how much I didn’t know. This is a game changer for efficiency and organisation.”

“Enjoyed the session and got a few great tips and better ideas on managing emails and tasks thanks so much.”

“A HUGE thank you for the OneNote training that I completed. Having completed courses previously, I was expecting similar basic content and a struggle to say engaged. I was pleasantly surprised by Marys knowledge and ability to engage all attendees from beginners through to more advanced users, covering a range of skills, including more advanced use scenarios. I learnt a lot and have already applied many of the skills that I learnt.”

“Thank you Jackie so much again for putting together such an insightful presentation. As I mentioned, the feedback so far has been really positive and a few people I have spoken to in the office today have already made some tweaks to their default settings. Your presentation skills were some of the best I’ve seen, and I was impressed with how you were able to navigate between screens despite the technical challenges. Thank you again!”

“Outlook to me was just a repository for emails, but now it is transformed into a powerful automated planning tool. Thank you Mary! I also like how you consider typography when setting up the layout and solution.”

“The workshop was great and very helpful. Simply explained, useful information and good tools! I will use the skills i have further developed and use the tools provided to my benefit!”

“It changed my life really. I felt like I’d been baptized at the end- I really felt so much lighter and freer! I’m in control of my life, actually I can, I can work the way I want to work.”

“Went into the course thinking I would learn a few tips on using MO more efficiently, came out with a breakthrough on how I could be the high performer I want to be and still have a life.”

“I was hesitant on how much I could learn on an 8 hour outlook course but the course exceeded my expectations and I was surprised by how much I took away from the course.”

“The Australian Chamber Orchestra has engaged Priority for 15 years to conduct Outlook training, which is considered an important component of our induction process to assist with productivity. It’s always a pleasure to liaise with Priority Management. As a participant, I found the online workshop to be informative, educational, fun, and engaging.”

“Such a great course. Thoroughly enjoyed the training and learned so many new things that I know will benefit both myself and the organisation.”

“Brendan was awesome, I liked the way he made the training engaging and interactive although it was virtual. One of the very few virtual trainings I have enjoyed”

Learn more about Authentic Leadership

Identifying Authentic Leadership

The life lessons of an authentic leader:
– Never try to fake realness.
– To be approachable, don’t take yourself too seriously.
– Challenge you own opinions and biases.
– Beware of the smoke of hubris, don’t believe your own hype.
– Be vulnerable.
– Tell the truth – people can hear anything if it’s true, but this takes courage.
– Encourage diversity and genuinely celebrate different perspectives.
– Learn – if you think you know it all, you’re wrong.

The Need For Authentic Leadership Across The Organisation

– What does authentic leadership look like?
– How authentic leadership practices have an impact on corporate culture
– What happens when we don’t use authentic leadership?
– Is there a difference between the way you behave at work and the way you behave at home?

The Disengagement Dilemma

– How Current Leadership Practices Reduce Trust
– The engagement crisis in Australia
– Building a commitment to increasing engagement in the workplace

Why Being Nice Is Good For Your Business

– The extraordinary benefits courtesy and respect have on organisational performance

Creating Strategies To Drive Authentic Leadership

– Decide what authentic trust looks like:
– Genuinely live the values
– What are your organisation’s values?
– How does your behaviour reflect the values?
– Creating an action plan – what do you want to do differently?

Format

This is a 1-day program that can be delivered face-to-face or virtually (MS Teams).