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Humor, Humility, Resilience, and the Other Key Skills You Need as a Leader 1 Credit

Jan 08, 2025, 11:30 AM ET

Humor, Humility, Resilience, and the Other Key Skills You Need as a Leader 1 Credit

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    February, 2024
  • Subject Area

    Personal Development

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Jan 08, 2025, 11:30 AM ET

Learning Objective

  • To explain top skills for leaders.
  • To explore how to apply and use those skills in the achievement of a goal.
  • To identify the attributes generally attributed to women that help make us natural leaders.
  • To compare and contrast new leadership models with older models.
  • To discuss why the new leadership models are better and more effective.

Course Overview

What is leadership? The dictionary describes a leader as a "person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country" and leadership as "the state or position of being a leader". 

Is the dictionary definition of leadership accurate? Real leadership is not just a position, but a learned set of skills that allow individuals to effectively influence others towards achieving a common goal. The challenge is finding the right skillsets for leadership.

Ilene Slatko has had a long and successful career that spans over 40 years. She has held various leadership positions, including leading a flagship financial advisory office, and a regional sales office, and serving on non-profit boards. Currently, she leads clients in her firm, and through her experiences, she has gained insights into the skills necessary for effective leadership. 

In this CPE Personal Development Webinar, Ilene will share her knowledge about the skills that top leaders possess and how to apply them in both small and large organizations. The session will be presented in vignettes, and Ilene will provide relatable experiences and humorous descriptions to help participants develop the skills and tools needed to become better leaders.

This course is led by Ilene Slatko, a speaker and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, leads a course that provides coaching, e-learning, and resources for pre-retirees and retirees, in addition to advising clients on administrative and financial tasks related to estate and divorce.

Key topics covered in this course:

  • Traditional leadership model, and new leadership model
  • Articulating your why, and judgement - free communications
  • Collaboration and generative development
  • Playing the long game and making decisions
  • Tenacity and perseverance, and embracing mentorship
  • Understanding finances, and maintaining life balance

Whether you're leading a small group or a large organization, this course will provide you with the skills and tools you need to succeed.

Advance your HR expertise with MY-CPE's SHRM-certified courses, designed specifically for SHRM professionals seeking to earn SHRM PDC Credits. Our courses are crafted to support your SHRM certification efforts by providing essential SHRM continuing education in a user-friendly online format. Our SHRM PDC courses are developed by industry experts, ensuring that you receive valuable knowledge and practical skills that are immediately applicable in your career. Elevate your professional standing in the HR field today by engaging with our top-tier educational offerings at MY-CPE.

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Additional Information

Credit

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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MY-CPE LLC (Sponsor Id#: 143597) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.

About Instructor

Ilene Slatko
Ilene Slatko

Principal, DSS Consulting

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For the past 35 years Ilene has provided financial literacy and investment education for individual clients to enhance their understanding of money, finances, and investments; and to organizations with a particular emphasis on retirement planning. She has worked for notable Washington, DC area investment companies in management and in building organizational depth in financial education. 

Ms. Slatko has significant experience in the areas of leadership development, team development, career development, executive coaching and talent management. She has expertise in designing learning solutions – virtual instructor-led training and instructor-led -- to meet the unique challenges of clients. She was a key provider of executive and employee education for The Southland Corporation, U.S. Mapping, Century 21, and ERA Real Estate. She has worked with executives and leaders in the areas of communication, selling, client management, leadership development, and team development. 

Ms. Slatko has extensive experience in Federal retirement programs and training federal employees. When the previous retirement system was replaced by FERS, Ilene was at the forefront of presentations to educate affected employees in their choices. She has been a trainer for retirement presentations at agencies throughout the DC area,

She has been a speaker at conferences including the Army Materiel Command Women’s Financial Day, Delaware Women’s Conference, and numerous youth financial literacy programs. Ms. Slatko is currently the host of a weekly Roku and Apple TV show called, The *It Show, the first financial program designed specifically for young women. In addition, she has been the Director of Training for companies in the financial and real estate fields. 

Ilene is an alumna of Marietta College where she studied Drama, Speech, and English. 

On Demand FAQs

What is Self Study (QAS)?

Self Study QAS (Quality Assurance Service) is a NASBA and other regulatory bodies approved program designed for Professionals to complete their Continuing Professional Education credits through self-paced, interactive courses that meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. We are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

How do I earn CPE credits through self-study?

To earn CPE credits, you must complete the self-study course, pass the required assessments, and submit the necessary documentation. Credits are awarded based on the completion of course hours and successfully passing the assessments.

Are the self-study courses approved by NASBA and other regulatory bodies?

Yes, all our self-study courses are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the rigorous standards for quality and educational content set by these organizations.

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with self-study courses?

To maintain compliance, you must follow the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include completing the course within the specified timeframe, passing the assessments, and keeping accurate records of your learning activities.

How can I access my course completion certificates?

After successfully completing a self-study course and passing the assessments, you can access and download your course completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

Live Webinar FAQs

What is a Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit?

A Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit is an interactive, real-time online seminar where professionals can earn Continuing Education credits by participating in live sessions led by experts in various fields. These sessions meet the standards set by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

How do I earn credits through live webinars?

To earn credits, you must attend the entire live webinar, actively participate in any polls or questions, and complete any required evaluations or assessments. Credits are awarded based on your attendance and participation in the live session.

Are the live webinars approved by NASBA and other regulatory bodies?

Yes, all our live webinars are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the high standards for quality, interactivity, and educational content set by these organizations.

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with live webinar courses?

To maintain compliance, you must adhere to the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include attending the full duration of the webinar, participating in interactive elements, and completing any post-webinar evaluations or assessments.

How can I access my webinar completion certificates?

After successfully attending a live webinar and fulfilling all participation requirements, you can access and download your completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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Louis Demarchis, CPA (US)

Excellent. A must for management trainees and seasoned managers. Session covers the priorities of generation Z and how to effectively lead the next generation of employees.

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Havilah Mann, CPA (US)

Ilene Slatko is knowledgeable, articulate, inspiring, and wise. This course if fascinating and insightful. I highly recommend to all aspiring leaders.

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