Course curriculum

  • 1

    CHAPTER 1: THE FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP

    • A Note from Simon

    • Reflection Prompts

    • Finite and Infinite Games

    • The Courage to Lead

    • The Responsibilities of Leadership

    • To Lead is to Love

    • The Trust Matrix

    • True Value & True Purpose

    • Reflection Questions

    • PLACEHOLDER: Additional Resources
  • 2

    CHAPTER 2: BUILD THE ENVIRONMENT FOR SUCCESS

    • A Note from Simon

    • Meet Your Instructors

    • Reflection Prompts

    • How to Build Trust at Work

    • How to Build a Circle of Safety

    • The Three Dimensions of Trust

    • Applying the Three Dimensions of Trust

    • How to Structure Team Hierarchy for High Performance

    • How to Create an Innovative Environment

    • How Competition Works For — and Against — High-Performing Teams

    • How to Create an Ethical Culture

    • Decision-Making and Inspiring Confidence

    • Reflection Questions

    • PLACEHOLDER: Additional Resources
  • 3

    CHAPTER 3: EMPOWER YOUR PEOPLE

    • A Note from Simon

    • Meet Your Instructors

    • Reflection Prompts

    • Why We Should Prioritize People Over Profit

    • The Value of Feeling Significant

    • How to Empower Your Team

    • The Danger of Feeling Insignificant

    • The Impact of Feeling Needed at Work

    • How to Lead Your Team Through Curiosity

    • Knowing vs. Noticing

    • Noticing and Noting

    • How to See a Person: Create Time and Space

    • Energy Check-Ins

    • The Secret Craft of Good Leadership

    • How to Think Long Term Within the Short Term

    • Reflection Questions
  • 4

    CHAPTER 4: CLEAR COMMUNICATION

    • A Note from Simon

    • Meet Your Instructors

    • Reflection Prompts

    • Five Tips for Effective Communication

    • Simple, Understandable, Repeatable

    • Why Leaders Should Listen

    • How Leaders Listen

    • How to Listen in a Heated Conversation

    • The Power of Affirmation

    • Collect and Tell Stories of Significance

    • Make Stories Personal

    • Make "It" Matter: Using Meaningful Delegation

    • Reflection Questions

    • PLACEHOLDER: Additional Resources
  • 5

    CHAPTER 5: FEEDBACK & GROWTH CONVERSATIONS

    • A Note from Simon

    • Meet Your Instructors

    • Reflection Prompts

    • How to Start an Uncomfortable Conversation

    • The Six Rules of Criticism

    • Psychological Safety and Giving Feedback

    • How to Give Honest Feedback

    • How to Cultivate a Strong Feedback Culture

    • Feedback: The F.B.I. Model

    • The Importance of Praise

    • How to Give Meaningful Feedback

    • Feedback: The Keeps & Considers Model

    • The Keeps and Considers Model: A Case Study

    • The Habit of Feedback

    • Reflection Questions

    • PLACEHOLDER: Additional Resources
  • 6

    CHAPTER 6: CONFLICT, TENSION, & TURNING CHALLENGES INTO GROWTH

    • A Note from Simon

    • Meet Your Instructors

    • Reflection Prompts

    • The Value of Worthy Rivals

    • How to Embrace Tension

    • Self-Regulation

    • How to Deal With Arrogant People

    • Reframing Conflict for Your Next Hard Conversation

    • What to Say and NOT Say in Emotionally-Charged Conversations

    • Master Your Emotions

    • 8 Ways to Navigate Conflict at Work

    • What to Say and NOT Say When Fighting

    • The Four Ways To Become Less Overloaded

    • Reflection Questions

    • PLACEHOLDER: Additional Resources
  • 7

    CHAPTER 7: LEAD INFINITELY

    • A Note from Simon

    • Meet Your Instructors

    • Reflection Prompts

    • Have a Just Cause

    • A Vision of The Future

    • How to Set the Example of Balance

    • Leading Gen Z

    • The Pivot & Existential Flexibility

    • Believe You Matter

    • Stay Inspired

    • Reflection Questions

    • PLACEHOLDER: Additional Resources

    • PLACEHOLDER: FEEDBACK

    • A Final Note from Simon