Part of the Be a Better Leader in 10 Days with CrewLAB curriculum.
Day 1: Why do you lead? - Exploring your motivations
Books
- "Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action" by
Simon Sinek - "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor E. Frankl
- "Leaders Eat Last" by Simon Sinek
- "The Leader's Journey" by Jim Herrington
- "Finding Your True North" by Bill George
Articles
- “Why Do You Lead” from Leaders Edge
- “5 Things You Can Learn About Being A Better Leader” from Leaderonmonics.com
- “Start With Why” from Leaders
Reflective Questions
- What personal experiences have shaped my desire to lead?
- What experiences have shaped my approach to leadership?
- What drives me to lead others?
- Why did I choose to become a leader in my field?
- What leadership moments am I most proud of?
- How do I maintain my motivation during challenging times?
- What aspects of leadership energise me the most?
- How do my personal experiences shape my leadership style?
- What is my ultimate goal or purpose as a leader?
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Day 2: Philosophy - Defining what you believe
Books
- "The Score Takes Care of Itself" by Bill Walsh
- "Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us" by Daniel H. Pink
- “Dare to Lead” by Dr Brene Brown
- "Primal Leadership" by Daniel Goleman
Articles
- "How to Define Your Personal Values" from LifeHack
- The Power Of Personal Values from Forbes
- Relationships Between Personal Values and Leadership Behaviours in Basketball Coaches
Reflective Questions
- How do my values influence my leadership style and decisions?
- How do my values align with my leadership style?
- What values are most important in my decision-making process?
- What are my top 5 leadership values?
- How do these values shape my approach to decision-making?
- Can I recall a situation where these values were challenged?
- How do I communicate these values to my team?
- In what ways do my actions reflect these values?
- Are there any values I need to develop or strengthen?
Day 3: Reflection - Assessing your leadership effectiveness
Books
- "Leadership on the Line" by Ronald A. Heifetz
- "Daring Greatly" by Brené Brown
- "Dare to Lead" by Brené Brown
- "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" by Patrick Lencioni
Articles
- ■ "Reflective Leadership: Learning to Manage and Lead Human
Organizations" from ResearchGate - "The Importance of Reflective Leadership" from Harvard Business School
- “The Key To Leadership Development is Critical Reflection” from Forbes
Reflective Questions
- What were my biggest leadership challenges last year and how did I
address them? - What were my most significant leadership successes and challenges last
year? - How have I grown as a leader in the past year?
- What successes did I achieve in the past year?
- What were the main challenges I faced and how did I address them?
- How have I grown as a leader in the last year?
- What could I have done differently?
- What feedback have I received from peers and team members?
- What are the key lessons I’ve learned?
Day 4: Influences - Recognizing what guides you
Books
- "Influencer: The Power to Change Anything" by Kerry Patterson
- "Find Your Why" by Simon Sinek
- "On Becoming a Leader" by Warren Bennis
- "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" by Robert B. Cialdini
Articles
- “Why Inspiration Matters” from ResearchGate
- "How To Find What Inspires You” from Psych Central
Reflective Questions
- Which leaders inspire me the most and why?
- Who are the leaders that inspire me, and why?
- How do I incorporate these influences into my leadership?
- Who are the leaders I most admire and why?
- How have my role models influenced my leadership style?
- What qualities do I admire in other leaders that I want to develop?
- Which books, podcasts, or other media inspire my leadership?
- How do I actively seek new sources of inspiration?
- How do I use inspiration to motivate my team?
Day 5: Vision - Developing a picture of where you’re going
Books
- "Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies" by Jim Collins
- "Turn the Ship Around!" by L. David Marquet
- "The Art of Possibility" by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander
Articles
- "How to Create a Vision for Your Life" from Leaders
- "Why is Leadership Vision Important” from Master Class
Reflective Questions
- What does my ideal leadership success look like in one year?
- What is my long-term vision for my team or organisation?
- How does this vision align with my personal values and goals?
- What does success look like for my team in the long term?
- How do I plan to measure our progress towards this vision?
- What legacy do I want to leave as a leader?
- What are the key milestones on our path to success?
- How can I communicate this vision to inspire my team?
- What are the potential obstacles
Day 6: Intentions - Bringing the vision to reality
Books
- "Good Strategy Bad Strategy" by Richard Rumelt
- "The First 90 Days" by Michael D. Watkins
- "The Effective Executive" by Peter F. Drucker
Articles
- "5 Step to Create A Successful Leadership Development Plan” from
Harvard Business School - "Strategic Leadership: The Essential Skills" from ResearchGate
Reflective Questions
- What specific goals align with my vision for leadership?
- What are the key components of my leadership strategy?
- How do I align my team's goals with our overall strategy?
- What are the key components of my strategic leadership plan?
- How do I align my team’s goals with our overall vision?
- What resources do we need to achieve our goals?
- How do I plan to address challenges in team dynamics and culture?
- How will I measure and track our progress?
- How frequently should I revise and update our strategic plan?
Day 7: Goals - Ensuring success with time-bound targets
Books
- "Goals!: How to Get Everything You Want" by Brian Tracy
- "The Magic of Thinking Big" by David J. Schwartz
- "The One Thing" by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
- "Your Best Year Ever" by Michael Hyatt
Articles
- "Goal Setting: A Scientific Guide to Setting and Achieving Goals" from
JamesClear.com - “10 Development Goals For Better Leadership” from Business News Daily
- "Why Is Goal Setting Important For Leaders" from Habitify
Reflective Questions
- What are my specific leadership targets for the next 3, 6, and 12 months?
- What are my immediate and long-term goals as a leader?
- How do I measure and track progress towards these goals?
- How do these goals align with my long-term vision?
- What steps will I take to achieve each target?
- How will I keep myself and my team accountable?
- What systems do I have in place to track progress?
- How will I adjust my targets based on achievements or setbacks?
Day 8: Habits - Locking in daily leadership practices
Books
- "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey
- "Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World" by Cal
Newport - “The Tipping Point” by Malcolm Gladwell
Articles
- “The Habits Guide” from James Clear
- "10 Habits of Highly Effective Leaders" from CEOHangOut
Reflective Questions
- What daily habits can I develop to support my leadership effectiveness?
- What daily habits are crucial for my personal and professional well-being?
- How do I maintain a healthy work-life balance?
- What routines help me stay focused and energised?
- How do I manage stress and prevent burnout?
- In what ways do I invest in my personal development?
- How do I model a healthy lifestyle for my team?
Day 9: Editing - Refining your leadership plan
Books
- "Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity" by David Allen
- "The Effective Executive" by Peter Drucker
- “Leaders That Get Results” by Daniel Goleman
- "Principles: Life and Work" by Ray Dalio
- "Leadership and the One Minute Manager" by Ken Blanchard
Articles
- “How to refine your leadership style” from MindTheProduct
- "Leadership the gets results" from HBR
Reflective Questions
- In what areas can I refine my leadership strategy for greater impact?
- How can I simplify and clarify my leadership plan?
- What feedback have I received on my leadership style and how can I
incorporate it? - Are there areas in my leadership where I need more development?
- How can I ensure my leadership approach remains adaptive and flexible?
- In what ways can I make my communication more effective?
- How do I ensure that my leadership approach aligns with the team’s
needs and goals?
Day 10: More Better Leaders - Sharing your leadership
Books
- "Leading Change" by John P. Kotter
- "The Leadership Challenge" by James Kouzes and Barry Posner
Articles
- “How Do Leaders Influence Others” from Business Leadership Today
Reflective Questions
- How can I inspire and mentor others to develop their leadership skills?
- How can I mentor or coach others to develop their leadership skills?
- What platforms can I use to share my leadership insights and
experiences? - How can I encourage a culture of leadership within my team or
organisation? - What collaborative opportunities can I create to foster leadership
development? - How can I use my influence to positively impact the broader community?
- What can I do to continuously improve my ability to inspire and lead
others?