Upgrade Your Interpersonal Skills

Business - B1-B2 | Intermediate Level

4.9 $

Dec. 13 Sat , 08:00 USA

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Description

In this intermediate business lesson, students will talk about the interpersonal skills that make a leader more than a manager. Learners will explore simple strategies to stay calm under pressure, understand others, and make good decisions. Using real-life examples and guided questions, students will practice talking about leadership skills and how they can use them in their own work or daily life.

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 try to get to know your colleagues or team members better?

Question 2: Facilitation: How can you help quieter people share their ideas?

Question 3: Cultural Intelligence: How can we show respect when we don’t know a culture well?

Question 4: Decisiveness: How do you deal with the fear of making the wrong decision?

Question 5: Composure: Do you think staying calm in stressful situations is a skill or just personality?

Question 6: Selflessness: Some say “put yourself first to give your best to others.” What does that mean to you?

Question 7: Strategic Thinking: How can planning ahead help a team succeed?

Question 8: Reflection: Which skill would you like to improve the most?

Poise

Calm confidence, especially in difficult situations.

Cultural Intelligence

The ability to understand and work well with people from different cultures.

Sort out

To organize, fix, or deal with a problem.

Call the shots

To be the person in charge or make decisions.

Keep your cool

To stay calm, even in stressful situations.

Reach out

To contact or communicate with someone for help, advice, or connection.