Electives

 Leadership Development Electives

The term “mastermind group” may be unfamiliar to many of us, however, it is often one of the most powerful tools we can use to take our personal development to the next level.

Napoleon Hill first introduced the term in the 1920s and went on to expand the definition a decade later in his book Think and Grow Rich. He described the principles of the group as, “Coordination of knowledge and effort, in a spirit of harmony, between two or more people, for the attainment of a definite purpose… No two minds ever come together without, thereby, creating a third, invisible, intangible force, which may be likened to a third mind.” Simply put, two minds are better than one.

In the best mastermind groups, people come together with like-minded goals and values to offer and obtain feedback, discuss personal and professional experiences, and to have a safe place to tackle issues and problems that they contend with. The experience of being a part of a group like this inspires us to grow leaps and bounds.

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15 Invaluable Laws of Growth

– Are there tried and true principles that are always certain to help a person grow? John Maxwell says the answer is “Yes”. He has been passionate about personal development for over fifty years, and for the first time, he teaches everything he has gleaned about what it takes to reach our potential. This program will help you to become a lifelong learner whose potential keeps increasing and never gets “used up.”

“The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth” will bring focus to the areas of your life where you know you need to change & grow, but perhaps you haven’t been taking action. Not only is the content of this program incredible and highly-actionable, but the exercises, thoughts, and provoking questions of each session will force you to dig deeper and make the positive changes you desire.

At the end of the program “The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth”, through active listening and interactive exercises, you will be able to understand and apply the 15 laws of growth to:

• Improve your personal awareness to next levels,
• Develop and plan for your potential,
• Improve your personal qualities and skills, and
• Broaden your knowledge and influential zones.

Who should attend?

Anyone who is interested in personal development and reaching your full potential.

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Developing the Leader Within You 2.0

Learn how to develop the influence, character, service and vision that it takes to be a leader in every aspect of your life.

First released in 1993, John C. Maxwell’s now-classic work revolutionized the way leaders are made. By examining the differences between leadership styles, Maxwell outlines principles for inspiring, motivating, and influencing others from any type of leadership position–including as a business executive, a church leader, a teacher, or even a parent.

In this thoroughly revised and updated edition, Maxwell includes two new chapters to include the leadership insights and practices he has learned in the decades since the first edition so that you’ll receive everything you need to take a significant step in your leadership journey.

In Developing the Leader Within You 2.0, you will successfully learn and understand:

• Influence – using the 5 Levels of Leadership as a roadmap to influence others
• Character – embracing good ethics, practicing self-leadership, and valuing people
• Service – asking eight questions to develop into a leader who serves others daily
• Vision – including eight components when painting a vision for your people so they can experience it

These foundational principles provides both new readers and longtime fans with the necessary wisdom to help any leader and organization succeed in fostering integrity, self-discipline, and effecting positive change.

Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 will help you transform the way you think about leadership.

Developing yourself to become the leader you have the potential to be will change everything for you.
It will add to your effectiveness, subtract from your weaknesses, divide your workload, and multiply your impact.

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Everyone Communicates, Few Connect

“Only One Thing Stands Between You and Success. It Isn’t Experience. It Isn’t Talent.”

World-renowned leadership expert John C. Maxwell says if you want to succeed, you must learn how to connect with people. And while it may seem like some folks are just born with it, the fact is anyone can learn how to make every communication an opportunity for a powerful connection. In Everyone Communicates, Few Connect, Maxwell shares the Five Principles and Five Practices to develop the crucial skill of connecting, to include:

• Finding Common Ground
• Keeping Your Communication Simple
• Capturing People’s Interest
• Inspiring People
• Staying Authentic in all Your Relationships

Connecting goes beyond words. In fact, more than 90% of the impression that we often convey has nothing to do with what we actually say! When thought, emotion, and action are congruent, connecting goes beyond what we say because we are now expressing what people can feel, and we are connecting with them more than just verbally.  “If you want to succeed, talent isn’t enough, education isn’t enough, the experience isn’t enough…. only one thing stands between you and your full potential and that is the ability to connect!” -John Maxwell

The ability to connect with others is a major determining factor in reaching your full potential. It’s no secret! Connecting is a skill you can learn and apply in your personal, professional, and family relationships- and you can start now by taking this course!