Course description

The Essential Leadership Skills Series is a practical, results-driven leadership development program designed to equip current and aspiring managers with the confidence, tools, and insight to lead effectively in any organization. Led by veteran corporate trainer Guy Greco, this course blends over three decades of hands-on leadership experience across both the private and public sectors, including major partnerships with organizations such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Through a sequence of six interactive workshops, participants will explore key dimensions of effective leadership — from mastering influence and conducting performance counseling to developing talent, sustaining top performers, and creating motivational environments that foster autonomy and engagement. Each workshop includes pre-assessments, workbooks, and practical exercises to help learners immediately apply new skills to real-world challenges.

What will i learn?

• A six-step counseling roadmap for addressing performance or behavior issues with confidence and fairness.
• Proven techniques to develop employee initiative and build a dependable, self-reliant team.
• Strategies to retain and motivate top performers through appreciation and positive reinforcement.
• How to adapt your communication style to connect effectively with different personalities and situations.
• Ways to create a motivational environment that fosters autonomy, mastery, and purpose.
• Practical tools, self-assessments, and exercises to apply leadership concepts immediately in your workplace.
• Insights from real-world experience to help you avoid common leadership pitfalls and strengthen your effectiveness as a manager.
• How to lead through influence rather than authority, gaining genuine commitment from your team.