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“My eCornell experience has really opened my eyes to today’s business practices. This was a great way to get the credentials on my resume, and the experience and knowledge that I needed.”
from the press release:
eCornell Voted “Best Leadership Development Program” for the 4th Consecutive Year at 2012 Best of E-Learning! Awards
Also honored with an Award of Excellence in the “Best Soft Skills Content” category for its online suite of Human Resources Management programs.
For the fourth consecutive year, eCornell’s suite of online Leadership & Strategic Management Programs was named “Best Leadership Development Program” at the annual Best of E-Learning! Awards hosted by E-Learning! magazine. eCornell’s suite of online Human Resources Management Programs also received an Award of Excellence in the “Best Soft Skills Content” category.
eCornell has now won a total of nine Best of E-Learning! Awards in the last 4 years.
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“Cornell University was the best option for me. I learned much more than I ever thought I would. Anyone looking to continue their education should consider Cornell.”
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“To learn to behave like an executive was my goal going into this program. And I think I got that. Having gone to Cornell and being able to put that on my resume is certainly valuable when I’m out there talking to people. To gain these soft skills and be able to apply them is also valuable to the people you work with.”
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eCornell’s new Certificate Program is ideal for people in management, operations, finance, accounting, or anyone involved in:
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Melvin Miller on the Executive Leadership Certificate from eCornell
You have the education, the skills, the experience, the courage and insight to lead. But leadership is about many things, and a big part of what makes a leader is appearance. It might sound superficial, but leadership is an intellectual pursuit that is as superficial as it is profound. In truth, appearances make all the difference. Here are some tips on how to not only look more like a leader, but to become one as well.
1. Update your resume. That’s right, even if you aren’t looking for a new job right now, write your resume for the job you want to have. Review the last few months/years and assess which projects and responsibilities are illustrative of your talents and skills. Get your successes out there and consider what your “wins” indicate about your leadership ability. Think about your transferable skills and frame them in the way they bring the most value to an employer, whether or not you’re on a job search.
2. Evaluate your look. Everyone should take some time to review their clothing and consider what their wardrobe says about them. Review your clothing and make sure it fits, clip any stray threads, mend any tears and get items cleaned so they are wrinkle-free. For those who work in non-traditional environments, “casual” most certainly does not mean “sloppy”. Establish an expectation of professionalism in everything you do. It begins with your clothing.
3. Be polite. Who is likely to get your help, the person in another department who smiles and says “Hi” when they see you, or the person who looks down when you pass in the hall? As you move into leadership territory, people will remember you for your kind words or genuine thanks as much as your accomplishments. Charisma is everything.
4. Be present. When in a meeting, are you the person poring over your smartphone? Or playing Words with Friends? If you want to be taken seriously as a leader, you must engage the task at hand and not appear distracted. An unstructured, low-stakes meeting can be a waste of time, but the outcome can only be as strong as your desire to make a meaningful contribution.
5. Engage. Be curious about your colleagues jobs and work issues. Ask people about their projects and roadblocks. Broadening your perspective on your business and the people in it will help you be a better leader and teammate. Ask questions, then ask more questions.
Polish your image, take stock and make a genuine effort to get to know your peers. Leadership is about engagement and consideration, the soft skills. People want to work with others who have found the right balance of authority and great attitude. Be that leader!
Here’s a heads-up on next Wednesday’s webinar:
Emotional Intelligence:
Increasing Leadership Capacity & Performance
presented by Dr. Travis Bradberry, co-founder of TalentSmart & author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 1:00pm Eastern/10:00am Pacific
Register www.ecornell.com/apr18
Can’t make it? Download the whitepaper High Performance Leadership: Converting Potential into Execution from www.ecornell.com/hiperf.
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is responsible for more than half of workplace performance, and is the #1 predictor of leadership and personal excellence. Better understanding the “science of emotion” can help you to increase the effectiveness of your leadership development initiatives.
In this 1-hour webinar, you will learn about proven solutions to maximize the effectiveness of your training and leadership development initiatives. Your guide for this interactive webinar will be Dr. Travis Bradberry, the award-winning author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and co-founder of TalentSmart.
During this interactive session, you’ll interact with Dr. Bradberry as he shows you:
Register today! Attendees of this webinar will be eligible to win an autographed copy of Emotional Intelligence 2.0.
We hope you can join us for this educational event.
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Dr. Mike Goodboe, SVP and Regional HR Director for G4S Secure Solutions. G4S is the largest security company in the world, with over 650,000 employees. eCornell and G4S developed a 12-course custom certificate program that features MBA-style training for the company’s High-Potential Manager Program.
Mike was a presenter at eCornell’s Breakfast Briefing Roundtable Event in New York City, February 23, 2012.
“Through eCornell we have created a unique management development program, a mini-MBA of sorts, that is focused on developing the core leadership and management capabilities of high-potential team members from all G4S companies in the US and Canada. Achieving business results ultimately rests on the quality of our leaders and their strategic agility, understanding of the marketplace, ability to handle and effect change successfully, make informed decisions, and lead through creativity and innovation. The eCornell solution is the ideal combination of executive-level learning content and a flexible, compelling delivery model.”
eCornell invites you to participate in a complimentary webinar presented in partnership with Training Industry:
Emotional Intelligence:
Increasing Leadership Capacity & Performance
presented by Dr. Travis Bradberry, co-founder of TalentSmart &
author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
1:00pm Eastern/10:00am Pacific
Register www.ecornell.com/apr18
Can’t make it? Download the whitepaper High Performance Leadership: Converting Potential into Execution from www.ecornell.com/hiperf.
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is responsible for more than half of workplace performance, and is the #1 predictor of leadership and personal excellence. Better understanding the “science of emotion” can help you to increase the effectiveness of your leadership development initiatives.
In this 1-hour webinar, you will learn about proven solutions to maximize the effectiveness of your training and leadership development initiatives. Your guide for this interactive webinar will be Dr. Travis Bradberry, the award-winning author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and co-founder of TalentSmart.
During this interactive session, you’ll interact with Dr. Bradberry as he shows you:
Register today! Attendees of this webinar will be eligible to win an autographed copy of Emotional Intelligence 2.0.
We hope you can join us for this educational event.
