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      Meet the Small Giants Community

      Connect with a community of purpose-driven SMB Founders, C-Suite, and Next Gen Leaders.

      Small Giants provides the community and resources you need to develop your leadership skills and connect with like-minded peers building a new era of business.

      How We Help You Grow

      Level up your leadership with our Small Giants Community programs. Our events bring like-minded and like-hearted leaders of all levels together to share best practices, forge deep connections, and champion purpose-driven leadership.

      Small Giants Summit

      Gather with purpose-driven business leaders to be inspired by other Community members, attend interactive sessions, and build lifelong relationships.

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      Leadership Academy

      Learn how to lead with purpose and build your toolkit as an emotionally intelligent, self-aware leader in a values-based business.

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      Sounding Board

      Find a like-minded mentor who understands your values and can guide you through business challenges related to change, growth, problem solving, and more. 

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      A Community for
      Values-Driven Leaders

      We’re for the people-persons and culture makers. The ones who care about the business of growth and the people who make it matter. The entrepreneurs who started the company and the leaders who inspire those around them.

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      We are where purpose-driven leaders connect

      Our community is specifically built to support Founders, CEOs, and Next Gen Leaders who follow the Small Giants model of business. 

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      Leaders rely on our programs for growth and insight

      Our resources and events are custom-tailored for our Community, expanding on the basics laid out in the Small Giants book. 

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      Small and medium sized businesses trust us as their guide

      Our deep expertise in supporting purpose-driven small- and medium-sized businesses has been honed over 15 years.

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      Small Giants Book

      With Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big, you’ll learn from Clif Bar, Zingerman’s and 12 other remarkable companies that dared to defy the mentality of “bigger is always better.” Get your free chapter today and discover how to build a business with purpose.

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      Follow the Small Giants Model of Business 

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      Prioritize Purpose Over Growth
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      Stay True to Your Core Values
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      Focus on Building Strong Relationships
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      Create a Strong, Cohesive Company Culture
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      Focus on Operational Excellence and Quality
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      Keep Ownership and Control Within a Small Group
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      Be Financially Sound, But Not Obsessed with Profit
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      Lead with a Long-Term Vision
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      Embrace the Role of Leadership as Servant Leaders
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      Maintain Independence and Autonomy
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      Choose to Be Profitable, Not Just Successful
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      Embrace the "Right" Size
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      Innovate at Your Own Pace
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      Community Engagement and Social Responsibility
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