The Institute Launches Clio, Your L&D Assistant! Learn More »
Faculty Image
Faculty Book
Communicate Like a Leader: Engage Your Team and Enable Great Work
2.5-Hour (Virtual)
Dec 3, 2026
Christopher Littlefield
Live on Zoom
12pm - 2:30pm EST | 11am - 1:30pm CST | 9am - 11:30am PST
$395 (US) per person
Scheduling conflict? Register to receive 30-day, on-demand access to the session recording.
You Will Learn: Leadership Skills  |  Performance / Excellence
What You'll Walk Away With
  • Deliver feedback that motivates instead of discourages
  • Recognize great work in ways that truly land
  • Adapt your style to different personalities and situations
  • Lead meetings and one on ones that people actually look forward to
  • Build a culture where people feel connected, energized, and committed
  • Sustain your team's motivation, even in challenging times of constant change
You'll also walk away with recognized continuing education credits (CPE and SHRM), a certificate of completion, and a shareable digital badge for LinkedIn or other platforms. These can highlight your expertise to your manager and help strengthen your professional profile.
Certificate example
About This Session

Great leaders don't just manage work - they move people. This program gives managers the practical tools and confidence to communicate in ways that spark engagement, build trust, and elevate performance across the team.

This fast paced, highly actionable program focuses on what actually works: clear messages, meaningful recognition, productive conversations, and communication habits that make people feel seen, supported, and motivated. Discover proven strategies to turn everyday conversations into powerful leadership moments and become the leader that everyone wants to work for.

Don't miss this opportunity to position yourself for long-term success. Register now to secure your seat!

Topics Covered
Understanding What Employees Need to Feel Valued and Motivated
  • Identifying individual drivers of engagement and performance
  • Customizing recognition and support to enhance workplace satisfaction
Avoiding the Four Most Common Recognition Pitfalls
  • Recognizing behaviors that erode trust and disengage employees
  • Ensuring authenticity and fairness in acknowledgment and rewards
The Key Ingredients for Employee Engagement
  • Creating a culture of appreciation and accountability
  • Leveraging small, meaningful actions to drive long-term engagement
Strengthening Work Relationships Through Recognition and Praise
  • Using acknowledgment as a tool to foster positive workplace connections
  • Transforming difficult relationships through strategic recognition
Practical Tools for Building a High-Engagement Culture
  • Implementing check-ins, team rituals, and relationship-building exercises
  • Developing sustainable habits to maintain a motivated and results-driven team
Christopher Littlefield
Christopher Littlefield is an International Speaker, Expert in Employee Appreciation, Workplace Culture and the founder of Beyond Thank You. He has trained thousands of leaders, across six continents, on how to understand what their people want and need to be at their best. His clients include Accenture, Boston Medical, Lebanese Postal Service, MIT Sloan School of Management, Reserve Bank of Australia, Salesforce, the U.S. Army, the United Nations, and more. His work has been featured in New York, Inc, Mindful, and British Psychologies Magazines, and profiled in Harvard Business Review. Chris is a regular contributor to Forbes and Harvard Business Review and the author of the bestselling book, 75+Team Building Activities for Remote Teams.
Program Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based (Zoom platform)
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Participants will earn 3 CPE credits or 3 PDC credits
Field of Study: Personal Development
PLEASE NOTE: All virtual programs are held using the Zoom web application. If you do not have Zoom, or if it is not approved for use in your organization, you can log in using your personal device (tablet or phone). If you would like to test Zoom to be sure it is working on your computer or portable device, you can do so by going to: https://zoom.us/test. If your organization needs information for whitelisting Zoom you can find it by clicking here.
For more information regarding refund, complaint and program cancellation policies click here, or contact our corporate office at 775.322.8222. You may also view our NASBA Statement here.