Leading with Kindness and Strength

Overview

Step into the future of leadership with “Leading with Kindness and Strength,” a CPD accredited course offered by genconnectU. This groundbreaking program, led by renowned leadership expert Fran Hauser, empowers participants to cultivate a leadership style that blends authenticity, empathy, and strength.

With CPD accreditation, you can trust that this course provides recognized professional development, affirming your commitment to becoming a compassionate and effective leader.

Join us to redefine leadership in a way that’s not only impactful but also deeply rooted in kindness. Embark on this transformative journey with us and discover how to lead with purpose and empathy. Are you ready to reimagine leadership? Join us and become the leader you aspire to be.

Fran Hauser is a celebrated media executive, startup investor, best-selling author and speaker on women’s leadership. She’s held senior positions at some of the world’s largest digital media businesses, including PEOPLE, InStyle, Entertainment Weekly and AOL. Now a startup investor who largely invests in female founders, Fran was named one of Business Insider’s “30 Women In Venture Capital to Watch in 2018.”

In her book, The Myth of the Nice Girl, Fran deconstructs the negative perception of “niceness” that many women struggle with in the business world. Hauser proves that women don’t have to sacrifice their values or hide their authentic personalities to be successful. Fran and The Myth of the Nice Girl have been featured on a wide range of outlets including NBC’s Today Show, CNBC, PEOPLE, Fortune, TIME, Fast Company, Oprah.com, Business Insider, Elle, and many more. The Myth of the Nice Girl was named Audible’s Best Business Book of 2018 and one of Amazon’s Best Business and Leadership Books of 2018, among other accolades.

What am I going to get from this course?

• A number of personal anecdotes and time-tested strategies from Fran.
• Ideas on how to be successful and develop meaningful relationships in business.
• Advice for women on how to reclaim “nice” and sidestep regressive stereotypes about what a strong leader looks like.
• An understanding of how to balance being empathetic with being decisive.
• How to cultivate authentic confidence that projects throughout a room.
• The top practices from The Myth of the Nice Girl, based on reader feedback, and how to apply them in your life.

What are the top practices from “The Myth of the Nice Girl” that will be addressed in the course?

• Use Your Empathy Strategically
• See Feedback As a Gift
• Speak Up
• Cultivate Evidence-Based Confidence
• Ask For More
• The 60% Rule
• It’s Ok to Say No
• Sorry Not Sorry
• (Net)Work It
• Pay It Forward