Leader Practices Certificate Program Course List
Come to just one or all 22 workshops to learn about micro-behaviors that 795 highly successful leaders use in support of their 22 core leadership skills. “The better your leadership habits, the better you will perform as a leader, and the more successful you will be.”*
These sessions will focus on the 22 Leader Practices and their respective micro-behaviors as outlined in the book The Leader Habit by Martin Lanik.* A 15 minute eLearning prerequisite (TD2581) is required to be able to enroll.
After Completing these workshops, participants will:
- Understand micro-behaviors for each Leader Practice
- Interact with colleagues regarding each Leader Practice micro-behavior
- Hear the experiences of JMU leaders
- Practice specific aspects of each Leader Practice micro-behavior
Please use this Leader Practices tracking sheet to track your progess.
All sessions are scheduled form 8:30 a.m-10:30 a.m.
TD # |
Category |
Specific Topic |
Date |
TD2582 |
Planning & Execution |
Manage Priorities |
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 | 8:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. |
TD2583 |
Persuasion & Influence |
Influence Others |
Thursday, May 26, 2022 | 8:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. |
TD2584 |
Solving Problems & Making Decision |
Analyze Information |
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 | 8:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. |
TD2585 |
Growing People/Teams |
Empower Others |
Thursday, June 9, 2022 | 8:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. |
TD2586 |
Leading Change |
Sell the Vision |
Wednesday, June 15, 2022 | 8:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. |
TD2587 |
Interpersonal Skills |
Build Relationships |
Thursday, June 23, 2022 | 8:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. |
TD2588 |
Planning & Execution |
Plan & Organize Work |
Wednesday, July 6, 2022 | 8:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. |
TD2589 |
Persuasion & Influence |
Overcome Individual Resistance |
Thursday, July 14, 2022 | 8:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. |
TD2590 |
Solving Problems & Making Decision |
Think Through Solutions |
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 | 8:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. |
TD2591 |
Growing People/Teams |
Mentor & Coach |
Thursday, July 28, 2022 | 8:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. |
TD2592 |
Leading Change |
Innovate |
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 | 8:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. |
TD2593 |
Interpersonal Skills |
Show Caring |
Thursday, August 11, 2022 | 8:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. |
TD2594 |
Interpersonal Skills |
Listen Actively |
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 | 8:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. |
TD2595 |
Planning & Execution |
Delegate Well |
Thursday, August 25, 2022 | 8:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. |
TD2596 |
Persuasion & Influence |
Negotiate Well |
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 | 8:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. |
TD2597 |
Solving Problems & Making Decision |
Make Good Decisions |
Thursday, September 15, 2022 | 8:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. |
TD2598 |
Growing People/Teams |
Build Team Spirit |
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 | 8:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. |
TD2599 |
Leading Change |
Manage Risk |
Thursday, September 29, 2022 | 8:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. |
TD2600 |
Interpersonal Skills |
Communicate Clearly |
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 | 8:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. |
TD2601 |
Planning & Execution |
Create Urgency |
Thursday, October 13, 2022 | 8:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. |
TD2602 |
Solving Problems & Making Decision |
Focus on Customers |
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 | 8:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. |
TD2603 |
Interpersonal Skills |
Speak with Charisma |
Thursday, October 27, 2022 | 8:30 a.m-10:30 a.m. |
Alison Waide
Anthony Matos
Brandon Cline-Taskey
Carrie Combs
Diane Stamp
Heather Wilharm
Jini Cook
Kathleen Sensabaugh
Kristin Gibson
Linda Thomas
Marsha Mays-Bernard
Mike Davis
Robin Bryan
Stephen Howard
Tina Wells
Valarie Ghant
Amy Sirocky Meck
Art Dean
Brent Lewis
Chuck Flick
Gary Shears
Jason McClain
Jolynne Bartley
Khalil Garriott
Laura Hickerson
Lori Britt
Melissa Lubin
Nick Swayne
Sandra Anderson
Steve Grande
Towana Moore
Wendy Lushbaugh
Andrea Adams
Bethany Nowviskie
Brian Charette
Dennis Little
Gilpatrick Hornsby
Jenn Phillips
Kai Degner
Kim Foreman
Lauren Alleyne
Mark Angel
Meredith Crawford
Rick Larson
Sheila Smith
Susan Dean
Traci Zimmerman
Andy Perrine
Brad Barnett
Cannie Campbell
Diana Meza
Gretchen Armentrout
Jennifer Campfield
Karen Risch Mott
Kristi Shackelford
Libby Westley
Marquis McGee
Michele White
Ritter Clevenger
Stefanie Warlick-Burrow
Tamara Hatch
V Kagey
Some of the constructions and conversations are:
1" cube; accordion butterfly; black square; bookmark; card; chain of rings; fabric flag; folded paper fan; fortune cookie; fortune teller; fox pocket; hand pattern; kite*; log slice; magic scratch mask; mini top hat; origami paper; pad 12x12 (organize by 3's); paper ear; paper pinwheel; paper plate of to do's; paper pumpkin; pennants; people cutouts; playing card; playing card & chopsticks; poker chip; poppy flower cutout; print and fold bookmarks; quilling; quilling paper dragonfly; scratch sketch; scroll sign; tan pad 12x12; utensil holder; white 4x4; wood tag
Leader Practices Certificate Program
A Leader Practices Certificate Program is designed to be completed within three years. Participants will be awarded a Leader Practices Certificate when they complete the requirements, and submit documentation to Talent Development.
Attend 2 workshops of each of the 6 categories (for a total of 12). Talent Development recommends the following 6 (expected to be part of a larger Living Leadership Certificate).
- Leading Change – Sell the Vision (TD2586)
- Growing People/Teams – Build Team Spirit (TD2598)
- Planning & Execution – Create Urgency (TD2601)
- Persuasion & Influence – Influence Others (TD2583)
- Solving Problems & Making Decisions – Focus on Customers (TD2602)
- Interpersonal Skills – Speak With Charisma (TD2603)