Manager of Managers: Gaining Appreciation and Leading Out, Up, and Down is an intermediate-level course designed for people leaders who want to elevate their leadership visibility, influence, and strategic communication. In senior roles, leading isn't just about managing direct reports—it’s about shaping perceptions, aligning stakeholders, and communicating impact across the organization.

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Skills you'll gain
- Relationship Building
- Leadership
- Communication Strategies
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Non-Verbal Communication
- Strategic Leadership
- Leadership and Management
- Stakeholder Communications
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Influencing
- Composure
- Stakeholder Management
- Empowerment
- Leadership Development
- Business Leadership
- Storytelling
- Matrix Management
- Executive Presence
- Communication
- Strategic Communication
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October 2025
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There are 3 modules in this course
In this introductory lesson, the learners will explore what it means to “command the room” without dominating it. This lesson breaks down executive presence into actionable behaviors—poise, clarity, empathy, and gravitas—and gives learners the tools to project authority while remaining authentic. Learners will gain insight into how executive presence supports trust-building, leadership perception, and influence, especially when stakes are high.
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4 videos2 readings1 assignment
Leadership isn't linear—it flows in all directions. This lesson teaches learners how to lead upward (to senior execs), downward (to teams), and outward (to peers and partners). It explores how to shift tone, message framing, and strategy based on the audience’s needs, power dynamics, and expectations.
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3 videos1 reading1 assignment
Even great leadership needs a voice. This lesson helps learners communicate their leadership contributions by crafting strategic narratives, framing team impact, and linking their work to business outcomes. The focus is on visibility that uplifts—not self-promotion—and on telling stories that move audiences to understand, align, and invest.
What's included
4 videos1 reading3 assignments
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