Executive Level Interpersonal Skills

Business - B2-C1 | Advance Level

4.9 $

Nov. 06 Thu , 03:00 USA

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Description

In this advanced business lesson, students will discuss the interpersonal skills that distinguish executives from ordinary managers. They will explore how emotional balance, cultural awareness, and confident decision-making help leaders influence people and build trust. Through real-life scenarios and reflective questions, learners will gain strategies to improve their professional communication and leadership presence, both in local and international contexts.

Session Activities

Question 1: Who is the most composed leader you’ve ever met, and what made them stand out?

Question 2: What kind of people do you find it hardest to connect with at work?

Question 3: What do you think separates a “boss” from a “leader”?

Question 1: Relationship Building & Trust: How do you usually get to know people beyond their job titles or roles?

Question 2: Facilitation: What techniques work best for managing dominant personalities in meetings?

Question 3: Cultural Intelligence: Have you experienced culture shock when working with people from another country? What surprised you the most?

Question 4: Selflessness: Some say “put yourself first to give your best to others.” What does that mean to you?

Question 5: Decisiveness: How do you deal with the fear of making the wrong decision?

Question 6: Composure: Do you think poise can be learned, or is it a natural personality trait?

Question 7: Strategic Thinking: What do you think separates a strategic leader from a tactical one?

Question 8: Which of the seven interpersonal skills do you think is the hardest to master? Why?

Poise

Calm and confident behavior, especially in difficult situations

Tactical

Focused on short-term actions or plans to solve immediate problems

Strategic

Focused on long-term goals and the big picture

Cultural Intelligence

The skill of working effectively with people from different cultures

Sort out

To resolve a problem

Reach out

To connect or communicate with someone

Call the shots

Be in charge or make decisions

Keep your cool

Stay calm under pressure