The 5% Leader - What the Best Leaders Do Differently to Build Exceptional Teams

IS YOUR BUSINESS OR TEAM GOING THROUGH THIS STAGE?

Your team listens but does not follow through - or challenges you openly. Budgets are being cut. People are being cut. But targets remain unchanged. Layoffs, restructuring, and uncertainty are draining your team’s energy. You are trying to keep the team motivated, while you yourself are running on empty.

This is not your fault. But it is your responsibility.

And the top 5% of exceptional leaders know how to lead differently.

DOES PRESSURE REALLY BUILD EXCEPTIONAL TEAMS?

According to Gallup (2024), only 23% of employees worldwide are truly engaged at work -and the person who has the greatest influence on that number is their direct leader.

Giving more orders does not solve this. Adding more pressure does not either.

Pushing harder may deliver short-term results. But over time, it erodes trust, breaks connection, and drives your best people away.

IT’S TIME TO LEAD DIFFERENTLY. Not by becoming tougher, but by understanding people more deeply — and leading more scientifically.

WHO IS THIS COURSE DESIGNED FOR?

Manager / Team Lead

Manager / Team Lead

You aim to staYou are currently managing a team of 3-20 people and feel that your team is becoming harder to communicate with, harder to motivate, and harder to lead.y composed and make smart decisions, even in high-stress situations.

Senior Leader

Senior Leader

You are leading an organization or team through restructuring, downsizing, or increasing growth pressure.

High-Performing Specialist Turned Leader

High-Performing Specialist Turned Leader

You are strong in your expertise, but do not yet have a clear system for leading people, delegating work, giving feedback, and building commitment within the team.

Leaders Who Feel Stuck

Leaders Who Feel Stuck

You feel like you have tried everything, yet your team still does not move. You need a new perspective, a new set of tools, and a more effective way to lead.

IN JUST 2 DAYS, YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO:

No more feeling like “my team hears me, but doesn’t listen.” You will understand different employee reactions: silence, resistance, low motivation, disengagement… → And know exactly what to say and what to do next in each situation.

Speak less - but get your team to do more. No need to repeat yourself constantly. No need to micromanage. → Your team becomes more proactive and takes greater ownership of their work.

Handle difficult conversations you used to avoid. Giving feedback to underperforming employees. Dealing with attitude issues. Having conversations when people push back. → You will learn how to be direct without making people defensive or demotivated.

Lead without relying on authority. You will build real respect, trust, and cooperation. → Especially with younger, more independent, or harder-to-manage teams.

Maintain team performance even under high pressure. Tight deadlines. Limited resources. Constant change. → Your team stays engaged instead of becoming negative, resistant, or giving up.

Pull your team out of negative states such as fear, stress, and disengagement. → And guide them back into a state of readiness, cooperation, and action.

Feel confident in every important leadership conversation. No more reacting purely on emotion. No more saying the wrong thing and having to fix it later. → You will understand what you are doing, why it works, and how your words affect your team.

This 2-day offline program takes place on May 23 & 24, led in person by Ngân Trần - The New Leaders.

Designed for leaders who are ready to lead differently.

IN JUST 2 DAYS, YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO:

Trainer Ngan Tran

  • Founder & CEO of The New Leaders – a leading education organization specializing in EQ leadership, with programs built on frameworks from Harvard, Cornell, and Oxford.
  • Top 4% Global LinkedIn Influencer in Leadership and Emotional Intelligence.
  • LinkedIn Top Voice Vietnam in Leadership and Emotional Intelligence.
  • International Trainer & Executive Coach, certified by Harvard’s Advanced Leadership & Executive Coaching Program.
  • Over 10 years of leadership experience in multinational corporations, nonprofits, and startups.
  • Has trained and coached 1,000+ leaders across 20+ countries, helping them develop strategic thinking, elevate EQ, and build high-performing teams.
  • Featured speaker at global conferences, including EdTech Asia, on the future of leadership and technology.
  • Awarded a U.S. government scholarship for a Master’s in Healthcare and pursued a Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota—ranked Top 2 in the U.S.

A Fresh Approach to Leadership Training

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Real & Highly Interactive: 80% of the workshop is dedicated to hands-on practice, peer discussions, and live feedback.

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Emotionally Engaging & Creative: Delivered through diverse, emotionally resonant methods that help messages truly stick.

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Science-Backed Foundations: Content is grounded in proven neuroscience and leadership models from top institutions such as Harvard, Cornell, and Oxford.

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Practical & Actionable: Designed for immediate application—both at work and in everyday life.

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Sustainable Thinking: Goes beyond quick fixes to address root causes and create long-term impact.

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Deeply Inspirational: Ignites personal motivation to grow into your best self and become a leader who positively influences others.

Event Details

Event Details

Workshop Schedule: May 23-24, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Format: In-person workshop

Location: Ho Chi Minh City (Exact venue will be shared with confirmed participants)

Course Details

Regulate Emotions Under Pressure Learn how to identify and manage emotions effectively using science-backed frameworks from Cornell University—helping you make clear-headed decisions even in high-stress situations.

Identify Communication Barriers Using Neuroscience Understand how the brain processes emotion and why traditional communication may escalate tension. Discover how to adjust your approach to foster mutual understanding and cooperation.

Transform Others’ Negative Emotions Practice Harvard-based techniques to shift others from anger or resistance to openness and collaboration.

Develop Emotional Listening & Communication Learn how to create a psychologically safe space that encourages open sharing—so you gain the insights needed to lead with clarity and impact.

What are leaders saying about us?

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What leaders are saying

Barry Weisblatt

Barry Weisblatt

Head of Research Department at VNDIRECT Securities Corporation/ Former Head of Equity Markets & Securitization VinFast Global

Ngan has really helped me to be a better leader. She is a great listener and draws upon a wealth of knowledge and experience to offer insightful, practical advice to guide me in facing problems and inspiring my team to perform and develop. After you have been in leading position for a while, it is easy to get complacent in the way you do things. Ngan has really helped me to gain new perspectives and continue improving in my career.

Ha Thi Thuy An

Ha Thi Thuy An

Export Sales Manager at Khumsub

I received a lot of useful knowledge from The New Leaders' workshop, especially the application of emotional intelligence in leadership skills in today's world. I was also greatly impressed by the energy and expertise that Ngan Tran brought to the workshop.

Hai Tran

Hai Tran

National Service Manager - MediGroup Vietnam

The Advance Customer Services Communication by Emotional Intelligence training program by The New Leaders has significantly transformed our team. Our ability to identify and manage emotions has greatly enhanced our customer relationships. We are highly impressed with the program's professionalism and effectiveness.

Kathy Le

Kathy Le

HR Consultant at Long Binh Company

Today's human resources are different from the past; they engage with us through understanding. At The New Leaders' workshop, I learned how to communicate in a way that makes those around me feel confident, safe, and understood, allowing them to be more open with me.

Mr. Nguyen Zwinkels

Mr. Nguyen Zwinkels

General Manager at Sai Gon International General Clinic, District 7 Branch

I really enjoyed the positive energy and meaningful connections at The New Leaders' workshop. I gained a lot of knowledge and advice about leadership and EQ communication skills from the speakers' insights and the discussions and role-playing activities with fellow attendees.

Peter Mayer

Peter Mayer

Former CEO Lodgis Hospitality Holdings, Former CEO Fusion Resorts & Hotels, Former CEO Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Former VP Asian Head of Real estate J.P Morgan, MBA Harvard

"What separates successful Leaders and Managers are not THEIR technical COMPETENCE, but the ability to connect to their people. Of course, CEO’s often have great strategic thinking and financial skills, but it is their sharp EQ that drives their organizations. The executive coaching from The New Leaders develop and hone this essential capability."

The New Leaders

About The New Leaders

The New Leaders is a leading organization providing leadership training programs based on Emotional Intelligence (EQ), structured around globally recognized leadership frameworks from Harvard Kennedy School, Cornell University, and Oxford University.

Our programs are designed with a real-world, scenario-based approach, simulating practical business situations to ensure high applicability. Additionally, we offer post-training support to create sustainable, measurable impacts for businesses.

Committed to advancing EQ Leadership & Communication to international standards, The New Leaders continuously innovates training methodologies, delivering cost-effective solutions that maximize workforce performance, foster a positive work environment, and drive breakthrough innovation.

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