The Small Giants Community is a group of business leaders who want to learn and grow through relationships with practitioners who share in their vision of purpose-driven work. These leaders could be CEOs with decades of growth and knowledge gained (and are lifelong learners!), or young leaders just beginning to rise in the ranks, or anyone in between. What we all share is a passion to grow – not for the sake of numbers, necessarily, but rather to improve ourselves, our teams, and our communities along the way.
Members of the Small Giants Community come from all different businesses that exist in different industries, sizes, and locations. But they all have certain things in common that make them Small Giants. Namely, they have a keen understanding of and an emphasis on their culture, are great communicators, and genuinely care.
So maybe you’re into the idea of purpose-driven leadership, but don’t know how to truly define it, or how to live it every day. That’s where we come in. As a Community, our goal is to help make connections, foster learning, and encourage vulnerability. And we have a range of ways for you to engage with us – keep reading to learn about some of our resources and key offerings.
Search through our programs to see what will best enrich your leadership journey
The Sounding Board mentorship program pairs Small Giants tenured leaders with like-hearted emerging leaders looking for guidance and a fresh perspective on their company’s challenges and goals.
The Small Giants Leadership Academy develops confident, emotionally intelligent leaders who know how to inspire others, drive performance, and influence company culture.
The LIFT Scholarship (Leaders for Inclusion, Fairness and Transparency) is an initiative for the Small Giants Leadership Academy geared towards BIPOC business leaders in underserved communities.
Look through some questions we get often. And if you’re still curious (and we love curiosity! It’s another good c word), sign up for a coffee chat with one of our team members.
What does the name Small Giants mean?
What is purpose-driven leadership?
These businesses are interested in growth and profit, but are committed to not sacrificing their culture or purpose to achieve either. You can recognize a purpose-driven company by its intentional approach to growth and its positive company culture. Join the Small Giants email list to receive purpose-driven leadership resources to your inbox.
What does it mean to be "certified"?
How do I join the Community
Resources
Most leaders start by subscribing to receive purpose-driven leadership resources to their inbox or by registering for an upcoming virtual workshop. All of the articles, ebooks, podcasts, and videos we share are free and accessible to all.
Events
Attending the annual Small Giants Community Summit is the perfect way to get introduced to the Community, its leadership practices, and meet a bunch of like-hearted leaders. Learn more about the Summit and register.
Mentorship
All leaders benefit from guidance from experienced mentors, but it can be difficult to find someone who shares your philosophies about how to lead in a purpose-driven business. The Sounding Board is a mentorship program that pairs you with a tenured Small Giant leader to help you through challenges, navigate workplace relationships, offer guidance, share wisdom, and simply listen.
Leader Certification
Enroll members of your leadership team or emerging leaders in the Small Giants Leadership Academy and watch them transform into certified Small Giant leaders. This robust one-year certification program consists of virtual learning sessions facilitated by experienced practitioners from top Small Giant organizations, an extensive resource library, access to a cohort of like-minded peers, and your event ticket to two Small Giants gatherings.
Who do I contact about contributing content or speaking at Small Giants Events
How can I support the Community?
Donate
The Small Giants Community is a purpose-first organization. We are a designated L3C, a hybrid between a for-profit and a nonprofit entity that prioritizes social mission. With more than 30 percent of our operating budget coming from donor funds, supporters like you help us create a better world, one purpose-driven leader at a time. Learn more about how your donation impacts the future of purpose-driven leadership.
Sponsor
There’s something special about the experiences that unfold within the Small Giants Community. Whether it’s a genuine friendship formed at the Summit or hearing a story on the podcast that moves you, supporters like you make the magic happen. You believe in good business, and you’re doing your part to help bring it to life. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
What kinds of leaders and companies make up the Small Giants Community?