Fostering Professional Relationships to Improve Leadership Skills

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Networking

All in a Day’s Work

The Importance of Relationships

Benefits of Professional Relationships

The Importance of Networking

Growing Your Network

Review

Summary

Section 3: Skills to Become an Effective Leader

Would You Rather…?

Be Empathetic and Emotionally Intelligent

Be Reputable

Knowledge Check

Practice “Servant Leadership”

Knowledge Check

Motivate Others

Be an Active Listener

Be Socially Responsible

Be Decisive

Collaborate with Others

Be Communicative

Behaviors to Avoid

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

References

Congratulations

Mrs. Cobb is a Lead SME Writer/Trainer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content areas of public safety and behavioral health. Mrs. Cobb is also the onboarding trainer for new Relias staff joining the Content Department. Mrs. Cobb has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. She has over 24 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. Her work includes direct service, research, and training and technical assistance. She was the statewide evaluator for the Commonwealth of Kentucky for adult, juvenile, and family drug courts; a Research Associate for the American Probation & Parole Association providing training and technical assistance to Native American Nations/Alaska Native Villages on systemic criminal and juvenile justice initiatives; and a Research Administrator for the University of Kentucky. Disclosure: Kimberly Cobb, MS has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.