The webinar delves into the nuanced challenges of leadership in the corporate environment, particularly critiquing the concept of “toxic positivity” and motivational leadership that overlooks the complexities and hard truths of running a business. This engaging and thought-provoking session aims to shed light on the pitfalls of adopting an overly optimistic leadership approach that fails to address or acknowledge the real challenges and difficulties that teams face.
Through a series of real-world examples, case studies, and interactive discussions, participants will explore how such “cheerleading” can demoralize teams, erode trust, and lead to poor decision-making by glossing over critical issues. The webinar will also offer actionable strategies for leaders to strike a balance between maintaining a positive outlook and confronting the realities of their business, fostering an environment where honest feedback, realistic appraisals, and genuine encouragement thrive.
Who Should Attend:
- Professionals stepping into their first leadership roles.
- Individuals identified as high potential within their organizations.
- Training leaders responsible for the upskilling of first-time leaders.
- Professionals interested in understanding leadership dynamics.
Speaker:
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Dan Rust – Head of Global Leadership and Organizational Development, Infopro Learning
Dan Rust is the Head of Infopro Learning’s Leadership & Organizational Development practice. He has more than 30 years of experience helping organizational leaders navigate what is often the truest test of their leadership capabilities: leading others through the most challenging and uncertain times. Dan is the bestselling author of “Workplace Poker” (published by HarperCollins) and writes regularly for several publications on the topics of leadership and employee engagement.