Curriculum
- 16 Sections
- 65 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- A Warm Welcome!1
- Orientation - The Amazing Leadership Learning Experience1
- Module 1: Visionary Leadership - The FoundationWelcome to Module 1. We will establish the bedrock of effective leadership by defining the core concepts of purpose and values. We will keep it exciting by using the 1982 Tylenol crisis as a primary case study to demonstrate how Visionary Leadership and a clear Corporate Roadmap can guide you to lead the organization through both prosperity and peril.11
- 3.1Part 1: What happened in September of 1982?15 Minutes
- 3.2Quiz On Part 1 of Module 120 Minutes5 Questions
- 3.3Part 2: The Foundation of Leadership15 Minutes
- 3.4Quiz On Part 2 of Module 120 Minutes5 Questions
- 3.5Part 3: The Leader’s Roadmap15 Minutes
- 3.6Quiz On Part 3 of Module 120 Minutes5 Questions
- 3.7Part 4: The Big Picture & Management Disciplines15 Minutes
- 3.8Quiz On Part 4 of Module 120 Minutes5 Questions
- 3.9Part 5: Formulating Mission and Vision15 Minutes
- 3.10Quiz On Part 5 of Module 120 Minutes5 Questions
- 3.11Module 1 Recap5 Minutes
- Module 2: Visionary Leadership - Culture & RolesWelcome to Module 2. We will examines the distinct roles of leadership across the organizational hierarchy—from the Boardroom to Middle Management—and emphasizes how establishing a culture of ethics and aligned incentives drives long-term success.9
- 4.1Part 1: Leadership in the Boardroom15 Minutes
- 4.2Quiz On Part 1 of Module 220 Minutes4 Questions
- 4.3The CEO and Senior Management15 Minutes
- 4.4Quiz On Part 2 of Module 220 Minutes5 Questions
- 4.5Middle Management: The Engine Room15 Minutes
- 4.6Quiz On Part 3 of Module 220 Minutes5 Questions
- 4.7Values and Culture15 Minutes
- 4.8Quiz On Part 4 of Module 220 Minutes5 Questions
- 4.9Module 2 Recap5 Minutes
- Module 3: Leadership in Action - Ethics & The Dark SideWelcome to Module 2. We will contrast the courage and humility of true leadership against the pitfalls of the "Boss" mentality and the "Dark Side" of ethics. It delves into the psychology of decision-making, exploring how heuristics and biases can derail even the smartest leaders.9
- 5.1Part 1: Courage, Humility, and the Boss vs. Leader15 Minutes
- 5.2Quiz on Courage, Humility, and the Boss vs. Leader – Module 3 – Section 3.15 Questions
- 5.3Part 2: The Dark Side: Scandals and Liquidation15 Minutes
- 5.4Quiz on The Dark Side: Scandals and Liquidation – Module 3 – Section 3.25 Questions
- 5.5Part 3: Understanding Heuristics and Biases
- 5.6Quiz on Understanding Heuristics and Biases – Module 3 – Section 3.35 Questions
- 5.7Part 4: The Halo Effect and Confirmation Bias15 Minutes
- 5.8Quiz on The Halo Effect and Confirmation Bias – Module 3 – Section 3.45 Questions
- 5.9Module 3 Recap5 Minutes
- Module 4: Leadership in Action - Teams & GreatnessWelcome to Module 4. Here we shift focus from individual psychology to team dynamics, exploring how social structures, office politics, and the "Level 5" combination of humility and will determine organizational greatness.9
- 6.1Part 1: The Multiplicative Bias & Attribution15 Minutes
- 6.2Quiz on Level 5 Leadership – Module 4 – Section 4.45 Questions
- 6.3Part 2: Social Dynamics and Informal Structures15 Minutes
- 6.4Quiz on Managing Up and Down – Module 4 – Section 4.35 Questions
- 6.5Part 3: Managing Up and Down15 Minutes
- 6.6Quiz on The Multiplicative Bias & Attribution – Module 4 – Section 4.15 Questions
- 6.7Part 4: Level 5 Leadership15 Minutes
- 6.8Quiz on Social Dynamics and Informal Structures – Module 4 – Section 4.25 Questions
- 6.9Module 4 Recap
- Module 5: Leading Negotiations - The PsychologyWelcome to Module 5. Let's challenge the conventional view of business as purely rational, revealing that successful negotiation relies on mastering the 70% of decision-making driven by human emotion. It provides a psychological framework for distinguishing between what people say they want (positions) and what they actually need (interests).9
- 7.1Part 1: Emotion vs. Rationality1 Minute
- 7.2Quiz on Emotion vs. Rationality – Module 5 – Section 5.15 Questions
- 7.3Part 2: Positions vs. Interests15 Minutes
- 7.4Quiz on Positions vs. Interests – Module 5 – Section 5.25 Questions
- 7.5Part 3: Types of Disagreements15 Minutes
- 7.6Quiz on Types of Disagreements – Module 5 – Section 5.35 Questions
- 7.7Part 4: The Suicide Bomber & The Irrational Actor15 Minutes
- 7.8Quiz on The Suicide Bomber & The Irrational Actor – Module 5 – Section 5.45 Questions
- 7.9Module 5 Recap5 Minutes
- Module 6: Leading Negotiations: Preparation & StrategyWelcome to Module 6. Let's move from psychology to strategy, providing a tactical framework for preparation—including BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement), and ZOPA (Zone of Possible Agreement)—and techniques for navigating cultural nuances, teams, and the subtle art of the invitation.9
- 8.1Part 1: Resolving Disagreements15 Minutes
- 8.2Quiz on Resolving Disagreements – Module 6 – Section 6.15 Questions
- 8.3Part 2: Prepping for Negotiation15 Minutes
- 8.4Quiz on Prepping for Negotiation – Module 6 – Section 6.25 Questions
- 8.5Part 3: Teams, Agents, and Culture15 Minutes
- 8.6Quiz on Teams, Agents, and Culture – Module 6 – Section 6.35 Questions
- 8.7Part 4: The Invitation to Negotiate15 Minutes
- 8.8Quiz on The Invitation to Negotiate – Module 6 – Section 6.45 Questions
- 8.9Module 6 Recap5 Minutes
- Module 7: Negotiating Like a Hostage Negotiator - The ToolsWelcome to Module 6. Let's translate high-stakes hostage negotiation techniques into business skills, focusing on defusing negative emotions through active listening, empathy, and specific tactical tools like mirroring and labeling.9
- 9.1Part 1: Defusing Emotions15 Minutes
- 9.2Quiz on Defusing Emotions – Module 7 – Section 7.15 Questions
- 9.3Part 2: Active Listening & Anchoring15 Minutes
- 9.4Quiz on Active Listening & Anchoring – Module 7 – Section 7.25 Questions
- 9.5Part 3: Empathy and Mirroring20 Minutes
- 9.6Quiz on Empathy and Mirroring – Module 7 – Section 7.35 Questions
- 9.7Part 4: Building Rapport & Labeling20 Minutes
- 9.8Quiz on Building Rapport & Labeling – Module 7 – Section 7.45 Questions
- 9.9Module 7 Recap5 Minutes
- Module 8: Negotiating Like a Hostage Negotiator - The CloseWelcome to Module 8. Let's focus on the final stages of negotiation: using vocal influence to build trust, creating value through collaboration rather than competition, and structuring concessions to close the deal effectively.9
- 10.1Part 1: The Voice of Influence20 Minutes
- 10.2Quiz on The Voice of Influence – Module 8 – Section 8.15 Questions
- 10.3Part 2: Creating Value (The Pizza Dough)20 Minutes
- 10.4Quiz on Creating Value (The Pizza Dough) – Module 8 – Section 8.25 Questions
- 10.5Part 3: Behavioral Change & Concessions20 Minutes
- 10.6Quiz on Behavioral Change & Concessions – Module 8 – Section 8.35 Questions
- 10.7Part 4: Sergeant Wheeler20 Minutes
- 10.8Quiz on Case Study: Sgt. Wheeler – Module 8 – Section 8.45 Questions
- 10.9Module 8 Recap5 Minutes
- Module 9: Leading in Crisis - PreparationWelcome to Module 9. Let's shift focus to the high-stakes environment of crisis management. It distinguishes between brand and reputation, identifies the vast array of stakeholders watching your every move, and provides a blueprint for creating a Crisis Management Plan before disaster strikes.9
- 11.1Part 1: Brand vs. Reputation20 Minutes
- 11.2Quiz on Brand vs. Reputation – Module 9 – Section 9.15 Questions
- 11.3Part 2: Stakeholders and The Media20 Minutes
- 11.4Quiz on Stakeholders and The Media – Module 9 – Section 9.25 Questions
- 11.5Part 3: The Legal Landscape & Activists20 Minutes
- 11.6Quiz on The Legal Landscape & Activists – Module 9 – Section 9.35 Questions
- 11.7Part 4: Crisis Planning20 Minutes
- 11.8Quiz on Crisis Planning – Module 9 – Section 9.45 Questions
- 11.9Module 9 Recap5 Minutes
- Module 10: Leading in Crisis: ExecutionWelcome to Module 10. Let's graduate from planning to execution, detailing the "Four Pillars" of crisis response—Commitment, Empathy, Transparency, and Expertise. It analyzes real-world case studies, ranging from social media disasters to the high-stakes responses of GM’s Mary Barra and Pepsi’s Craig Weatherup.9
- 12.1Part 1: The Four Pillars of Response20 Minutes
- 12.2Quiz on The Four Pillars of Response – Module 10 – Section 10.15 Questions
- 12.3Part 2: Social Media Failures20 Minutes
- 12.4Quiz on Social Media Failures – Module 10 – Section 10.25 Questions
- 12.5Part 3: The GM Ignition Case (Mary Barra)20 Minutes
- 12.6Quiz on The GM Ignition Case (Mary Barra) – Module 10 – Section 10.35 Questions
- 12.7Part 4: Syringe in Pepsi Cans20 Minutes
- 12.8Quiz on The Pepsi Syringe Case (Craig Weatherup) – Module 10 – Section 10.45 Questions
- 12.9Module 10 Recap5 Minutes
- Module 11: Corporate GovernanceWelcome to Module 11. Let's distinguish between management (execution) and governance (oversight), exploring the critical role of the Board of Directors in checking CEO power, managing risk, and complying with laws like Sarbanes-Oxley.9
- 13.1Part 1: Governance vs. Management20 Minutes
- 13.2Quiz on Governance vs. Management – Module 11 – Section 11.15 Questions
- 13.3Part 2: The Board of Directors20 Minutes
- 13.4Quiz on The Board of Directors – Module 11 – Section 11.25 Questions
- 13.5Part 3: Risk and Oversight20 Minutes
- 13.6Quiz on Risk and Oversight – Module 11 – Section 11.35 Questions
- 13.7Part 4: Sarbanes-Oxley & Compliance20 Minutes
- 13.8Quiz on Sarbanes-Oxley & Compliance – Module 11 – Section 11.45 Questions
- 13.9Module 11 Recap5 Minutes
- Module 12: Business Law for LeadersWelcome to the twevlefth and the final module. Let's equip you leaders with the legal literacy necessary to navigate the business landscape. It covers the structure of the legal system, the strategic use of lobbying, the essential elements of enforceable contracts, and the specific rules governing the sale of goods under the UCC.9
- 14.1Part 1: The Legal System & Lobbying20 Minutes
- 14.2Quiz on The Legal System & Lobbying – Module 12 – Section 12.16 Questions
- 14.3Part 2: Contract Formation20 Minutes
- 14.4Quiz on Contract Formation – Module 12 – Section 12.26 Questions
- 14.5Part 3: Contract Modification & Remedies20 Minutes
- 14.6Quiz on Contract Modification & Remedies – Module 12 – Section 12.36 Questions
- 14.7Part 4: UCC Article 2 & Warranties10 Minutes
- 14.8Quiz on UCC Article 2 & Warranties – Module 12 – Section 12.46 Questions
- 14.9Module 12 Recap5 Minutes
- About Myself and Feedback1
- In closing1
Let’s orient ourselves to this journey we are about to emabrk on.
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