
Lecturer Gil Crosby brings his 40+ years as an Organization Development professional to bear in this transformational course. His father, Robert P Crosby, began concocting a unique blend of theory, all tested through application in organizations and in personal life, and Gil has added new ingredients and made the recipe his own.
This helps set the context for why leadership is the critical variable for organization performance and morale. It is also the only completely vintage video production remaining after I upgraded the course in 2024.
This lecture covers Dr. Freidman's 5 Characteristics of Chronically Anxious Systems...a practical model for understanding the role of leadership in any system.
A core emotional intelligence concept by Dr. Murray Bowen
Dr. Bowen's theory of self-differentiation applied to leadership
This lecture covers there core skills of emotional intelligence.
Students will learn about the implications of neuroscience for understanding and imporving their own emotional intelligence.
Why it is important to understand your own fight or flight behavioral tendencies
Students will learn the transformational interpersonal communication model of Dr. John Wallen.
The first of Dr. John Wallen's behavioral skills
This lecture covers the concepts of building alignment through role and goal clarity. Students will learn Robert P Crosby's Rainbow Model of Goals.
Students will learn the decision styles most likely to boost performance and engagement.
Summary of how to apply the learnings from this course and how to continue learning.
New! The entire set of videos have been upgraded as of March 2024!
Transform yourself and your organization for bottom line results. You will learn a practical yet truly transformational model of leadership based on decades of experience and a unique blend of theories: Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Family Systems theory, Dr. John Wallen's interpersonal communication model, Dr. Daryl Conner's change management theory, and others. The course is an engaging blend of videos and quizzes. The instructor has been an Organization Development professional since 1984. He knows his stuff. You will be able to immediately apply your learning to having the effect you want at work and in your personal relationships.
As one student put it: "This was a great course. In this course the instructor delivers very practical knowledge that is useful not only in work situations but also for life in general. I've been learning with Gil for years and the information he teaches is truly life changing. I would recommend any and all of his courses to friends and coworkers."
Boost your EQ and Leadership Quickly Using:
Dr. Edwin Freidman's Self-Differentiated Leadership to create high performance in your organization
Dr. John Wallen's Interpersonal Gap and Four Behavioral skills so as to decrease misunderstanding, resolve conflict, and improve communication
The implications of neuroscience for EQ for improving your relationships at home and at work
Goal Alignment and other practical Organization Development methods so as to decrease dysfunctional conflict and to get results
You must be the change you want to see in the world
Those are Gandhi's words, and he knew what he was talking about. To transform your organization you must first start with yourself. People respond to leaders who have the humility to work on themselves throughout their lives, and if you sincerely do so with quality guidance you will enhance your strengths and smooth your edges. There are many places to start, such as working on a balance of taking clear concise stands with tuning in and effectively connecting with others. By doing so you will more effectively get business results.
There are many additional benefits to increasing your emotional intelligence. Dr. Daniel Goleman has documented a long list, ranging from increased earnings, to satisfaction in personal life, to effectiveness in job performance. You can take a step down that same path through the information and advice offered in this course.
Contents and Overview
This course is challenging but relatively quick, containing 10 lectures and approximately 100 minutes of video content. There are short quizzes after each segment to drive learning home. It's designed for anyone, regardless of experience level, who is in or wishes to be in a leadership position in an organization, with the added benefit of skills that also apply to improving personal relationships.