2024 AES Leadership Conference

This interactive session will guide participants to discover the power of a growth mindset and learn how to apply it to their personal and professional lives. Learners will learn habits that turn adversity into opportunity and failure into learning.
After participating in this session learners will be able to:

• Differentiate between a fixed and growth mindset
•  Apply practical techniques to develop growth mindset in yourself and others
• Develop strategies for embracing challenges and view them as opportunities to learn and grow

This session covers effective communication skills essential for fostering a psychologically safe environment in the workplace.

After participating in this session learners will be able to:

• Encourage feedback: Ask for feedback from employees to show that you value their opinions.
• Practice inquiry
• Active Listening
• Use tools to build rapport: Use tools like icebreakers, check-ins, and feedback loops to build trust and rapport (include tools from Communications Library)

This session will explore the transformative power of Purpose Driven Leadership. By empowering employees, peers, and stakeholders to discover personal meaning in their work, Purpose-Driven Leaders foster a highly engaged and committed workforce united by shared goals and aspirations. Purpose driven leaders model values-based decision-making, take time to learn what truly matter to those they manage and those they work with, and connect their work to a greater objective. Purpose driven leaders also understand the organization’s mission and finds ways to personally connect to it. Join us to discover how Purpose-Driven Leadership can revolutionize team performance and impact.

After participating in this session learners will be able to:

• Identify key principles of purpose driven leadership.
• Use methods to identify your “why” and those of your team.
• Identify ways to increase authenticity in daily work.