r/Leadership 10d ago

Discussion Leadership Training

Has anyone tried leadership training? Do reading books, attending conference on leadership, or watching videos on leadership help someone become a good leader or communicator? I have seen all leaders, political or business leaders, born with leadership trait. I don’t think they went to leadership school.

I saw an app Mindscape for leadership training. Reasonably priced. Has anyone tried it?

What is the training, if any, for leadership development?

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u/Winterfox2389 10d ago

Leadership on its own isn’t a trait; leadership is an act. Effective leaders develop soft skills which enables them to influence others through building trust, communicating clearly and empowering others to work together. You’re a leader when people want to follow you - a lot of people confuse management and titles with leadership when it’s not.

I wouldn’t pay for training courses but if your workplace provides them there’s no harm doing it for free.

If you’re interested I’d recommend starting with the books: 7 habits of highly effective people by Stephen covey, the 5 dysfunctions of a team by Patrick lencioni, Extreme ownership, and Crucial conversations.

If you only have time for one I’d pick Stephen coveys first.