Are you a leader? Are you a change agent ? or are you the one who makes the final call?

All of this is somewhat how leadership was defined and introduced to the world. The times are changing and leaders are challenged to be vulnerable and take on roles of facilitation and foster collaboration. How do you transform yourself from being the person who was making the final call to the person who makes the final call possible?

- Demystifying leadership

- Challenges leaders are facing in fast-moving environments.

- How you frame your thoughts and come up with a strategy to help others grow and by doing that be a better leader.

- Some tools to take away.

 
 

Outline/Structure of the Talk

- History of leadership ( back in time )

- Recent changes in the workspace

- Demystifying leadership

- Challenges leaders are facing in fast-moving environments.

- How you frame your thoughts and come up with a strategy to help others grow and by doing that be a better leader.

- Some tools to take away,

Learning Outcome

- Coping up with Ambiguity

- Change management.

- Personal growth and tools.

Target Audience

Anyone who believe that they need to transform them self to be a great leader.Anyone who believe leadership is all about making others looks better.

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