Workplace readiness skills are essential to the success of any candidate for a new job and/or success on the job from the start. You may have heard the phrase “Leaders are born, not made.” If you haven’t, take a moment to think about this idea. If it is true, then it isn’t possible to become a leader—and you probably know from experience this simply isn’t the case. While certainly some individuals may be more inherently driven to lead, this does not mean leadership skills can’t be cultivated. Even if you don’t think of yourself as a “born leader,” you shouldn’t discard the idea just yet.
Becoming a leader requires you to take responsibility not only for your own actions but also for your role in representing your company and coworkers. The ability to motivate yourself and others is based on letting others see that you are responsible and ready to work. It is important to explore what it takes to become an effective leader and apply those techniques to your workplace. Finding formal mentors and informal models for your own workplace behavior is an important step in demonstrating your value.
After completing this class, learners will be able to: