Leading Up: The Superpower Every Ascending Leader Needs
Overview
Most leadership training focuses on leading downstream, with the goal of eventually advancing to an executive role. Few people get to be “top dog” in their organization. So, nearly every worker will spend their entire career leading up, even while serving in a leadership role. Learn the skills and tactics needed to develop an effective working relationship with your boss and other superiors. Gain the credibility and support necessary to get things done and advance professionally.
Highlights
- The consequences of upward leadership failure.
- Building credibility with your boss, Serving multiple bosses.
- Making the business case for your ideas.
Prerequisites
None
Designed For
This course is designed for current and aspiring leaders who want to enhance their leadership effectiveness by learning to lead in all directions. It is ideal for managers, team leaders, executives, and professionals seeking to build a thriving and productive workplace culture through self-leadership and strategic influence.
Objectives
- Build unwavering trust to gain credibility with your boss.
- Adjust your communication style and preferences.
- Advance your boss’s agenda to ensure key priorities are met.
- Enable your team to lead up to you.
Preparation
None
Notice
This course is offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible in the My CPE Tracker section of the ISCPA website. Course access information will be emailed directly to you by Accounting Continuing Professional Education Network (ACPEN).
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Jon Lokhorst, Lokhorst Consulting LLC
Jon Lokhorst, CPA (inactive), is a leadership coach and consultant focused on talent maximization and team building. He partners with CPAs, CFOs, and other leaders to maximize their talent, build high-performance teams and deliver extraordinary value to their firms and clients. Prior to launching Lokhorst Consulting LLC, Jon enjoyed a 30-plus year career as a CPA, CFO, and organizational leader.
Non-Member Price $109.00
Member Price $79.00