Lead Better: Manager Skills

This learning plan provides a complete leadership development journey for managers at all levels, from those making their first transition into management to executives scaling organizations. It addresses the most critical leadership challenges—building credibility, developing people, driving change, and multiplying impact—with practical frameworks that deliver immediate results while building long-term strategic capabilities.

Manage your managers.

Managing your manager is one of the most critical yet undervalued skills for career advancement. This learning plan equips professionals at any level with the tools to build stronger relationships with leadership, influence decisions, and navigate organizational dynamics effectively. Ideal for individual contributors, emerging leaders, and anyone looking to increase their impact without waiting for a promotion.

Leadership

Leadership skills are critical for anyone looking to amplify their impact, whether you're stepping into your first management role or leading enterprise-wide initiatives. This comprehensive learning plan is designed for emerging and experienced leaders who want to move beyond positional authority to become transformational leaders who drive results, build exceptional teams, and navigate organizational change with confidence.

Become a Manager People Respect

This learning plan is essential for new and aspiring managers who want to lead with respect rather than authority alone, as well as experienced managers looking to transform their leadership impact. Whether you're making the leap from individual contributor or seeking to elevate your management effectiveness, this program addresses the core skills that separate managers people tolerate from those they genuinely respect and willingly follow.

Studying for a promotion

This learning plan is designed for ambitious professionals who are ready to advance to the next level but need to develop the leadership competencies that organizations look for in senior roles. It's ideal for high-performing individual contributors preparing for their first management role, or managers seeking to move into director or executive positions who need to demonstrate broader strategic thinking and people leadership capabilities.

Develop leadership & storytelling in meetings

This learning plan is designed for managers and aspiring leaders who want to elevate their impact beyond day-to-day execution. It's ideal for professionals who recognize that technical expertise alone isn't enough—you need to inspire teams, drive operational results, and communicate your vision persuasively to advance your career and organizational influence.

Lead small team effectively

Leading a small team requires specialized skills that balance hands-on management with strategic direction. This learning plan equips new and developing managers with practical leadership techniques to transform individual contributors into high-performing teams while avoiding common pitfalls that derail team effectiveness.

Communicate like a CEO/leader

Effective communication separates good managers from transformational leaders. This learning plan is essential for aspiring executives, senior managers preparing for C-suite roles, and current leaders who want to elevate their influence and impact. Whether you're presenting to boards, leading organizational change, or navigating complex stakeholder relationships, these skills are fundamental to leadership success.