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. 

The table below is best viewed at horizontal orientation on your device.

TD #

Category

Specific Topic

Date

TD2582

Planning & Execution

Manage Priorities

Next session to be scheduled in 2024.

TD2583

Persuasion & Influence

Influence Others

Next session to be scheduled in 2024.

TD2584

Solving Problems & Making Decision

Analyze Information

Next session to be scheduled in 2024.

TD2585

Growing People/Teams

Empower Others

Next session to be scheduled in 2024.

TD2586

Leading Change

Sell the Vision

Next session to be scheduled in 2024.

TD2587

Interpersonal Skills

Build Relationships

Next session to be scheduled in 2024.

TD2588

Planning & Execution

Plan & Organize Work

Next session to be scheduled in 2024.

TD2589

Persuasion & Influence

Overcome Individual Resistance

Next session to be scheduled in 2024.

TD2590

Solving Problems & Making Decision

Think Through Solutions

Next session to be scheduled in 2024.

TD2591

Growing People/Teams

Mentor & Coach

Next session to be scheduled in 2024.

TD2592

Leading Change

Innovate

Next session to be scheduled in 2024.

TD2593

Interpersonal Skills

Show Caring

Next session to be scheduled in 2024.

TD2594

Interpersonal Skills

Listen Actively

Next session to be scheduled in 2024.

TD2595

Planning & Execution

Delegate Well

Next session to be scheduled in 2024.

TD2596

Persuasion & Influence

Negotiate Well

Next session to be scheduled in 2024.

TD2597

Solving Problems & Making Decision

Make Good Decisions

Next session to be scheduled in 2024.

TD2598

Growing People/Teams

Build Team Spirit

Next session to be scheduled in 2024.

TD2599

Leading Change

Manage Risk

Next session to be scheduled in 2024.

TD2600

Interpersonal Skills

Communicate Clearly

Next session to be scheduled in 2024.

TD2601

Planning & Execution

Create Urgency

Next session to be scheduled in 2024.

TD2602

Solving Problems & Making Decision

Focus on Customers

Next session to be scheduled in 2024.

TD2603

Interpersonal Skills

Speak with Charisma

Next session to be scheduled in 2024.

Some of the leaders that will speak in the sessions include:

Alison Waide
Anthony Matos
Brandon Cline-Taskey
Carrie Combs
Diane Stamp
Gretchen Armentrout
Jennifer Campfield
Jennifer Kester
Kathleen Sensabaugh
Kristin Gibson
Linda Thomas
Marsha Mays-Bernard
Mike Davis
Robin Bryan
Stefanie Warlick-Burrow
Tamara Hatch

Amy Sirocky Meck
Art Dean
Brent Lewis
Chuck Flick
Gail Napora
Heather Wilharm
Jennifer Keach
Jules Myers
Khalil Garriott
Laura Hickerson
Lori Britt
Melissa Lubin
Nick Swayne
Rudy Molina
Stephen Howard
Tina Wells
V Kagey

Andrea Adams
Bethany Nowviskie
Brian Charette
Dennis Little
Gary Shears
Jason McClain
Jini Cook
Kai Degner
Kim Foreman
Lauren Alleyne
Mark Angel
Meredith Crawford
Rick Larson
Sandra Anderson
Steve Grande
Towana Moore
Valarie Ghant

Andy Perrine
Brad Barnett
Cannie Campbell
Diana Meza
Gilpatrick Hornsby
Jenn Phillips
Jolynne Bartley
Karen Risch Mott
Kristi Shackelford
Libby Westley
Marquis McGee
Michele White
Ritter Clevenger
Sheila Smith
Susan Dean
Traci Zimmerman
Wendy Lushbaugh

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)

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