About The Awesome Leader League Mission Library
Whether you are a newbie or a seasoned executive, imagine, having at your fingertips the answer to your exact leadership and team struggle* when you need it. It’s on-demand available anytime, on any device in an online leadership library.
Become a better leader in minutes. Each specific training mission is 20 minutes (or less) and designed with you in mind to fit into busy schedules.
There are more than 40+ insanely valuable practical leadership training, tools, and resources to help you in the library and growing based on member requests. Curated into three traits of good leader, I call the Triad of Awesome Leaders.
The Triad of Awesome Leaders
Character & Confidence
BUILDING UNBREAKABLE BONDS: AVOIDING THE 3 UNFORGIVABLE MISTAKES FOR LEADERS
Dive into the world of leadership wisdom and discover the three critical mistakes that employees will never forgive. In this training, your mission is to equip yourself with the knowledge and insights to steer clear of these pitfalls, fostering unbreakable bonds with your team.
UNLEASHING LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE: 3 UNFORGETTABLE TRAITS OF AWESOME LEADERS
Brace yourself to embark on a journey of leadership greatness as we unveil the three key traits that employees will never forget in a remarkable leader. In this training, your mission is to embrace these unforgettable qualities and unleash your full potential as an extraordinary leader.
UNLEASH YOUR BOSS-OME POTENTIAL: HARNESSING THE POWER OF CORE VALUES
Get ready to tap into the extraordinary power of core values and use them as your secret weapon for success. In this training, your mission is to discover what core values are, how to leverage them, and quickly identify your own set of core values in under 15 minutes.
LANDING YOUR FIRST MANAGEMENT JOB WITH NO EXPERIENCE
Get ready to embark on a transformative journey toward securing your very first management role, even with zero experience. In this training, your mission is to discover the essential strategies and skills needed to stand out from the crowd and successfully land the job of your dreams, whether it’s in management or any other field you aspire to.
DISCOVERING AND UNLEASHING YOUR AWESOME LEADERSHIP SUPERPOWER STYLE
Get ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and leadership empowerment. In this training, your mission is to uncover your instinctive leadership superpower style and learn how to harness it effectively to become an awe-inspiring leader.
EMPOWERING MINDS: CONQUER NEGATIVE THOUGHTS WITH FOUR TRANSFORMATIVE QUESTIONS
Get ready to equip yourself with a powerful arsenal against negative thoughts. In this training, your mission is to discover the four questions that serve as a shield against negativity for yourself, your colleagues, friends, and family.
COOL, CALM, AND COLLECTED: MANAGING ANGRY EMPLOYEES WITH CONFIDENCE
Get ready to tackle the challenges posed by your angriest, grumpiest employees. In this training, your mission is to acquire the skills and strategies needed to effectively manage and defuse tense situations, preventing them from becoming a strain on you, your team, and the entire company culture.
THE TRIAD OF AWESOME LEADERS: MASTERING 12 LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES + SELF ASSESSMENT
Get ready to unleash your leadership potential as we dive into the Triad of Awesome Leaders, encompassing twelve essential leadership competencies. Your mission is to embark on a transformative self-assessment journey, gauging the effectiveness of your leadership abilities across these competencies.
THE 6 SOURCES OF LEADERSHIP POWER AND WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT USING THEM
Embark on a journey of leadership empowerment as we delve into the six sources of leadership power. Your mission is to identify and understand these potent sources, equipping yourself with the tools to become a masterful and influential leader.
LEADERSHIP IN ACTION: MASTERING MANAGEMENT BY WALKING AROUND FOR AUTHENTIC CONNECTIONS
Embrace the power of Management By Walking Around (MBWA), the ultimate approach to understanding your business, building trust, and forging authentic connections with your team. In this training, your mission is to unlock the art of MBWA and harness its potential to lead with transparency, empathy, and genuine engagement.
TEAM TRANSFORMATION BLUEPRINT: THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE FIVE STAGES
Get ready to embark on a transformative journey through the five stages of team development. In this training, your mission is to uncover the secrets of each stage, empowering you to guide your team towards reaching their full potential.
BUILDING EFFECTIVE TRAINING PART 1: MASTERING THE BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT
Unlock the secret to securing unwavering support from your L&D partners or launching effective learning initiatives for your team. In this training, your mission is to explore the game-changing Behavioral Assessment approach, setting it apart from traditional needs assessment and harnessing its transformative power.
BUILDING EFFECTIVE TRAINING PART 2: MASTERING THE ART OF THE STRUCTURE
Get ready to unlock the keys to building training that captivates and leaves a lasting impact on your audience. In this training, your mission is to explore the art of structuring training experiences that drive engagement and inspire meaningful learning outcomes.
EMBRACING ANXIETY: TRANSFORMING FEAR INTO EXCITEMENT FOR LEADERS
Get ready to unlock the transformative power of embracing anxiety and turning it into excitement for yourself and your team. In this training, your mission is to cultivate a mindset that embraces anxiety as a catalyst for growth and harness it to fuel excitement and achievement.
THE 5-SECOND MOTIVATION HACK: PROPEL TOWARD YOUR GOALS WITH NEUROSCIENCE
Get ready to unlock a powerful productivity hack grounded in cutting-edge neuroscience and psychology research. In this training, your mission is to explore the science behind a 5-second motivation technique that will propel you toward your goals with unwavering focus and determination.
THE SUCCESS EQUATION: EMPOWERING LEADERS WITH E+R=O
Get ready to unveil the simple yet powerful equation that can transform your professional and personal life, maximizing success for yourself and those around you. In this training, your mission is to master the E+R=O formula and unlock its potential to elevate your leadership and inspire greatness.
ANCHORING CONFIDENCE: NAVIGATING FEARS WITH INNER STRENGTH
Brace yourself to navigate fears and build unshakable confidence through the transformative power of confidence anchors. In this training, your mission is to discover the tools and techniques to harness these anchors, empowering you to conquer fears and lead with unwavering assurance.
BIAS-PROOFING YOUR LEADERSHIP: STRATEGIES FOR BETTER DECISION MAKING
Recognize and overcome common unconscious biases so that we can make better decisions and create an inclusive culture for all.
THE GROWTH MINDSET LEADER: EMPOWERING YOUR TEAM TO LEARN, GROW, AND SUCCEED
Cultivate a growth mindset within yourself and your team for greater personal and professional development, fulfillment, improved productivity, and a positive and supportive work environment.
NAVIGATING FEARS: BUILD CONFIDENCE THROUGH ANCHORS
Brace yourself to navigate fears and build unshakable confidence through the transformative power of confidence anchors. In this training, your mission is to discover the tools and techniques to harness these anchors, empowering you to conquer fears and lead with unwavering assurance.
BIAS-PROOFING YOUR LEADERSHIP: STRATEGIES FOR BETTER DECISION MAKING
Recognize and overcome common unconscious biases so that you can make informed decisions and cultivate an inclusive environment for all. In this training, your mission is to recognize, confront, and overcome biases that may cloud judgment and hinder progress.
Communication Missions
UNLEASHING CREATIVITY: THE BAD IDEA BRAINSTORM
Discover the untapped potential of the Bad Idea Brainstorm, a gateway to unlocking genius breakthroughs, innovative solutions, and transformative problem-solving. In this training, your mission is to unleash your team’s creativity by fearlessly exploring the realm of unconventional and wild ideas.
DECODING LEADERSHIP PRESENCE: MASTERING THE ART OF THE HEAD NOD
Brace yourself to delve into the captivating world of leadership body language, with a special focus on the head nod. In this training, your mission is to unlock the secrets behind this nonverbal cue and harness its influence to elevate your leadership impact.
EVERY LEADER TELLS A STORY: BUILDING TRUST THROUGH NARRATIVE
Prepare to harness the transformative power of storytelling to earn trust and become an exceptionally effective leader. In this training, your mission is to explore the profound impact of narrative in building trust and inspiring your team to achieve greatness.
THE COMMUNICATION ILLUSION: UNVEILING THE KEYS TO MASTERFUL CONNECTION
Prepare to demystify the intricacies of communication, a vital cornerstone in personal relationships and organizational dynamics. In this training, your mission is to uncover the art of effective communication, empowering you to build stronger connections and enhance your leadership effectiveness.
ONE-ON-ONE MEETING MASTERY: EMPOWERING EFFECTIVE CONNECTIONS
Get ready to unlock the transformative potential of one-on-one meetings with your team members. In this training, your mission is to discover the unparalleled benefits of 1:1s and harness them to strengthen relationships and maximize opportunities.
MASTERING THE ART OF RESPECTFUL EMPLOYEE TERMINATION
Terminating an employee is one of the most challenging tasks a leader may face. Done poorly, it can leave a lasting negative impact on the individual and the workplace. This training empowers you to handle this difficult situation with grace, ensuring that the employee’s efforts and dedication are acknowledged while providing a sense of closure and respect.
ESTABLISHING YOUR REPUTATION AS A TAKE ACTION LEADER
Establish yourself as a take-action leader, someone who inspires and empowers their team through proactive problem-solving. In this training, your mission is to demonstrate genuine care and attentiveness to your team’s feedback, utilizing a simple yet powerful communication tool.
PERFORMANCE FEEDBACK MADE EASY: THE START, STOP, MORE FRAMEWORK
Equip yourself and your team with a performance management powerhouse through the Start, Stop, More Framework—an exercise that fosters constructive feedback without the dread. In this training, your mission is to discover the simplicity and versatility of this tool, unlocking its potential for various purposes, from goal setting to conflict resolution.
THE POWER OF INFLUENCE: INSPIRING ACTION WITH TWO QUESTIONS
Prepare to wield the transformative potential of two questions that ignite inspiration and drive action. In this training, your mission is to master the art of asking these thought-provoking questions to influence and motivate yourself and others toward positive change.
THE SAID MODEL: MASTERING THE ART OF EFFECTIVE FEEDBACK
leadership skill, but it can be daunting without a structured approach. The SAID Model provides a reliable framework for giving feedback that resonates with your team, fosters growth, and cultivates a culture of continuous improvement. This training empowers you to become a feedback expert, making every feedback interaction a catalyst for positive change.
THE SMART GOAL MASTERCLASS: EMPOWERING YOUR TEAM FOR SUCCESS
Prepare to harness the power of the SMART goal framework to set achievable and meaningful objectives for you and your team. In this training, your mission is to become adept at crafting goals that inspire and drive remarkable results.
EMBRACE EMPOWERING LANGUAGE: FREEING YOURSELF FROM THE “SHOULD” SHACKLES
Break free from the restrictive use of “should” and eight other disempowering words to unleash the full potential of your communication. In this training, your mission is to embrace language that empowers, fosters understanding, and builds meaningful relationships.
THE POWER OF THE DAILY HUDDLE TO ELEVATE TEAM PERFORMANCE
Embrace the most effective meeting with your team—the daily huddle. In this training, your mission is to implement regular huddle meetings to foster connection and alignment, driving impactful work together.
MASTERING EMAIL ETIQUETTE: DEMYSTIFYING TO, CC, BCC, REPLY, AND REPLY ALL
Email for many is a barrier to getting on to doing meaningful and important work. To get on to work that matters, it’s probably a good use of time to look at ways you can improve the time spent on reading and responding to emails and put a priority on what’s important (it’s not email). Process emails effectively and efficiently using the 4 Ds and a F model.
MASTERING EMAIL PRODUCTIVITY: CONQUER YOUR INBOX WITH THE 4DS AND AN F
Take charge of your email management by implementing the 4 Ds and a F model for effective and efficient processing. In this training, your mission is to regain control over your inbox and prioritize meaningful work over email.
THE MOST EFFECTIVE MEETING YOU CAN HAVE WITH YOUR TEAM- THE DAILY HUDDLE
A brief way to connect with your team and get aligned together to do work that matters.
STOP SHOULD-ING ON OTHERS AND 8 OTHER WORDS THAT TRANSFORM COMMUNICATION
Swap out these 9 words for effective communication. You want to build good relationships with others and your message to be heard.
HOW TO HELP YOUR TEAM BE SMART WHEN SETTING GOALS AND CRUSH THEM IN RECORD TIME
Goals provide a roadmap of where you are going and how you are going to get there are good to have in life both professionally and personally. Get SMART about setting achievable goals for you and your team using the SMART goal framework.
HOW TO GIVE EFFECTIVE FEEDBACK WITH THE SAID MODEL
Giving feedback can be hard and when we do it we want to make sure we are effective in delivering it. This model (my fav) will help you do that. Become even more confident you are giving effective feedback to make you and your team even better.
HOW TO INSPIRE OTHERS TO TAKE ACTION WITH TWO IRRATIONAL QUESTIONS
As ‘bossome’ leaders, we lead through influence or inspire to lead through influence versus through fear, threats, consequences. These questions may help! Ask two irrational questions to inspire and influence people (and even yourself) to take action.
THE START, STOP, MORE FRAMEWORK FOR PERFORMANCE FEEDBACK
Build your performance management toolkit by giving yourself and your team this simple exercise that they won’t hate. You’re going to absolutely love it because there is so much potential with this tool! It can be used for many different purposes, such as goal setting, conflict resolution after project reporting, etc. This framework will make your life easier!
HOW TO BE KNOWN AS A TAKE ACTION LEADER
Become known as a take-action problem-solving leader. Show your team that you care and take their feedback seriously.
HOW TO FIRE SOMEONE
Not letting an employee go when it is time, is not fair to the employee, other employees, the business and doesn’t look good on the leader. It’s never easy to let an employee go, especially for People First leaders but you can do it with care. In this mission, we are going to go over how to fire someone and do it with dignity and care. So they (and you) walk away feeling valued and respected for their work and effort over the days, weeks, months, or years they’ve put in using the 3 opportunity rule.
HOW TO MASTER THE ONE-ON-ONE MEETING
For a greater connection and even more productivity for you and your team. If you aren’t having 1:1s with your team members, you’re missing out on a lot of opportunities.
CARE & CONNECT MISSIONS
HOW TO OVERCOME AN EMOTIONAL HIJACK NEMESIS (LIKE CRYING IN A MEETING)
When under an emotional hijack, we can do a lot of damage to ourselves and others. Learn about emotional hijacks. What they are, why they happen, how they meddle with effective communication, and what you can do when they happen to YOU and others you lead and work with.
EAVESDROP ON AN AWKWARD BUT CRITICAL CHAT ON RACE
Listen in on an authentic and awkward but critical conversation on race that I have with a colleague.
HOW TO MAKE PEOPLE FEEL THEY WON THE LEADER LOTTERY WITH A TEAM PREFERENCE PROFILE
Have people feel they won the leader lottery (which they completely have with you!) A tool to make people feel valued and respected.
HOW TO INSPIRE AND MOTIVATE YOUR TEAM IN 60 SECONDS
Motivate and inspire your team in 60 seconds or less!
HOW TO INSTANTLY BECOME A MASTER TRADER OF THE NEW CURRENCY AT WORK
Become a master trader of the new currency of work! Use currency to build relationships, engagement, and better communication.
HOW TO ANNIHILATE THE FEAR OF GIVING FEEDBACK TO OTHERS
Your team wants it, and giving sincere feedback makes you 5x more effective a leader. Learn how to give feedback in the simplest, most effective way possible
WHAT TO DO INSTEAD OF ANOTHER VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR
Zoom fatigue is real. Shake it up and do something different. Some (eight) ideas to do as an alternative to the virtual happy hour.
BUILD A STRONGER, TRUSTING, AND MORE INNOVATIVE TEAM WITH A CIRCLE OF SAFETY
Build a stronger, trusting, more innovative team so that you can overcome any challenge together.
SHOW & SHARE: FAVORITE RECOGNITION PRACTICES
Is too much recognition even a thing? These ideas are very low/no-cost yet BIG IMPACT that any one of us can do. Get inspired by some of my favorite recognition ideas.
THE MYTH OF THE OPEN DOOR OR DIRECT MESSAGE ME AT ANYTIME POLICIES
Be aware of the myths around the classic open-door and direct message me anytime policies.
THE QUARTERLY CONNECTION CONVERSATION
An informal way to build even deeper relationships with your direct reports and talk about what’s working and what’s not. In addition to showing you care, they are a great way of staying aligned with organizational or company goals and offer your support as needed.
HOW TO CREATE PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY
Safety is a basic human need. When we create a safe environment for our employees, they show up, do their best work, and reach their potential. This is is where creativity and innovation live. If done well, it can become your competitive advantage!