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AMA2130: The Voice of Leadership: How Leaders Inspire, Influence and Achieve Results

No matter how compelling the vision or how brilliant the strategy, without leadership communication there is no execution.

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What you’ll learn

The Voices of Effective Leaders Past and Present

  • Define Leadership
  • Describe Typical Leadership Situations, and Assess How Well You Use the Language of Leadership in Those Situations
  • Describe Five Traits of Effective Leaders as Communicators and Assess How Well You Demonstrate Those Traits
  • Explain How Effective Leaders—Past and Present—Have Communicated Well

Finding Your Leadership Voice

  • Describe the Two Components of a Leader’s Voice
  • Describe How to Find Your True Voice as a Leader
  • Describe Four Leadership Communication Styles and Identify Your Dominant Style
  • Describe When and How to Use Each Style

Crafting a Compelling Message That Influences, Inspires, and Produces Results

  • Gather Your Thoughts Quickly to Craft a Message
  • Pinpoint the Desired Results of Your Leadership Message
  • Tailor Your Message to the Intended Audience So That It Resonates

Getting the Attention and Understanding of Those You Wish to Lead

  • Get the Genuine Attention of Followers
  • Generate Presence and Charisma That Command Respect
  • Send Clear Messages That Maximize Audience Understanding
  • Tell Dramatic Stories That Captivate Audiences and Make Your Message Clear

Setting the Direction for Others

  • Communicate a Strategic Direction (an Inspiring Vision, Mission, and Values Statement) with Passion and Precision
  • Set the Operational Direction, Assign Responsibility, and Delegate Authority in Ways That Prompt Others to Take Responsibility

Influencing Buy-In and Committed Action

  • Describe and Apply Nine Different Influence Strategies
  • Get Others to Accept, Endorse, and Advance Your Agenda
  • Overcome Resistance and Initiate Change

Inspiring Others to Do Their Best

  • Describe the Factors That Motivate and Demotivate People
  • Light a Fire in the Hearts of Others

Coaching, Counseling, and Mentoring for Improved Performance

  • Conduct Authentic Coaching, Counseling and Mentoring Sessions
  • Provide Positive Feedback and Constructive Criticism

Address Tough and Touchy Situations in Ways That Defuse Tension

  • Discuss the “Undiscussables” and Other Sensitive Issues Tactfully
  • Defuse Tension and Assert Yourself Well in Tense Situations
  • Deliver Bad News and Unpopular Changes in Ways That Win Acceptance
  • Handle Conflict and Mediate Disputes

Upcoming training

Dates and availability are confirmed by Bolt when we follow up. All times are shown in the provider’s stated time zone.

2026-11-11 — 2026-11-1310:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST
Virtual Classroom LiveONLINE · English
2026-11-18 — 2026-11-20November 18 - 20, 2026
Classroom LiveCHICAGO, IL · English
2026-12-02 — 2026-12-04December 02 - 04, 2026
Classroom LiveNEW YORK CITY, NY · English
2026-12-07 — 2026-12-09December 07 - 09, 2026
Classroom LiveATLANTA, GA · English
2026-12-14 — 2026-12-16December 14 - 16, 2026
Virtual Classroom LiveONLINE · English
2027-01-20 — 2027-01-229:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
Virtual Classroom LiveONLINE · English
2027-02-17 — 2027-02-199:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
Virtual Classroom LiveONLINE · English
2027-03-01 — 2027-03-039:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
Classroom LiveCHICAGO, IL · English
2027-03-17 — 2027-03-1910:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST
Virtual Classroom LiveONLINE · English
2027-04-21 — 2027-04-23April 21 - 23, 2027
Virtual Classroom LiveONLINE · English
2027-05-05 — 2027-05-07May 05 - 07, 2027
Classroom LiveATLANTA, GA · English
2027-05-19 — 2027-05-21May 19 - 21, 2027
Virtual Classroom LiveONLINE · English

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