Leadership Presence & Influence

Leadership effectiveness starts with how you show up and how you influence others across your organization.

In this course, you will develop a deeper understanding of your leadership style and strengthen your ability to influence across teams and stakeholders. Through reflection, discussion, and applied practice, you will leave better equipped to lead with credibility, confidence, and presence.

What You Will Learn

• How to develop a clear and authentic leadership identity
• Approaches to influencing stakeholders and building alignment
• Communication strategies that strengthen presence and credibility
• Emotional intelligence and interpersonal awareness
• How to build trust and effective working relationships

Key Benefits

Participants will:

• Communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and impact
• Influence stakeholders and drive alignment across teams
• Build credibility and trust within their organization
• Strengthen interpersonal effectiveness in complex environments
• Show up as more confident and effective leaders
• You will leave with a stronger leadership presence, enhanced influence skills, and the ability to build trust and alignment across their organization.

Who Should Attend

• Emerging leaders and new managers
• Individual contributors
• Professionals seeking stronger influence
• Leaders looking to enhance their interpersonal effectiveness

Instructors

Stuart Bunderson

George & Carol Bauer Professor of Organizational Ethics & Governance and Director of the Bauer Leadership Center

WashU Olin Business School

Gisele Marcus

Vice Dean

WashU Olin Business School

Location & Modality

In-Person, Charles F. Knight Center on WashU's Danforth Campus

This course may be applied toward the Leadership & Organizational Impact Certificate upon completion of the full program.

This course is offered in partnership with the Olin Business School  Bauer Leadership Center.
For more information, contact:

Email Registrar: execed@wustl.edu

Phone: 314.935.9494

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