This program’s unique “leading self” focus is designed to help you deepen your understanding of how to be an effective leader and communicator from the inside out. Become more self-aware, as you choose to improve your emotional intelligence. Use communication as an extension of your personal, self-regulated interpersonal and leadership choices.
Note: early registration is advised for this popular program.
Uncover and define your own leadership and communication style
Understand how your actions and words affect others
Open communication channels through empathy and active listening
Recognize what motivates others and communicate to them according to their needs
Inspire people by appealing to their values
Deliver helpful and supportive feedback, and seek feedback for oneself
Connecting emotional intelligence, personal leadership and communication
EQ foundations and what matters most
Focus and self-awareness
The communication process and individual differences
Emotional self-regulation
The importance of humility
Power and its effects, refining power
Motivating yourself and others
Giving and receiving effective feedback
Developing and communicating empathy
Social skills and integrity
How to make a difference
Special features
This program is designed to develop real-world skills while deepening your self-awareness. It employs a dynamic mix of group discussions, activity-based development and feedback to help you reach your potential.
Tracey Gurton
Faculty
Tracey is a faculty member at the UBC Sauder School of Business. She’s been with the University of British Columbia since 2002, and has been recognized for teaching excellence. She teaches full time in the MBA and BCOM programs in areas including Organizational Culture, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Managing Change, Group Decision Making and Trust on Teams. She also delivers professional development programs to executives, managers, and groups within private companies and public organizations, thereby helping these enterprises be a better place to work. She believes that a paramount responsibility in teaching, speaking and consulting is to bring theory to life, with practical examples and experiences. In 2020, Tracey received a Special Service Award for UBC Sauder’s exceptional transition to virtual classroom education during UBC’s COVID response. She and her colleagues also launched a new course called Values, Ethics and Community, which continues to receive high praise in UBC Sauder’s top-rated business degree.
“This program has tremendous value for managers working with diverse teams and individuals. It provides a great chance to expand your managerial toolkit and grow yourself so you can foster a high-performing team and organization.”
“The program had a great outline and relevant material. The instructor did an amazing job teaching and keeping the class interesting.”