Behind The Small Giants Community

Meet the leaders running our Community! Run by a team of Small Giants in their own right, the Community operates as a L3C organization, a hybrid between a for-profit and a nonprofit entity, that prioritizes mission and social purpose.

The History of the Small Giants Community

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    2005

    Bo Burlingham wrote the book Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big.

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    2009

    The Small Giants Community is officially formed and founded by Bo Burlingham and Paul Spiegelman.

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    2016

    Small Giants partners with Forbes to create the Forbes Small Giants Award, which would run until 2020.

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    2019

    The tenth anniversary edition of the Small Giants book is published. 

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    2024

    Small Giants Community celebrated its fifteenth anniversary celebration, aired our 100th podcast episode and launched the Small Giants Hall of Fame. 

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    2025

    The Small Giants Community enters an exciting new chapter with the passing of the torch from Paul Spiegelman to new owner Jean Moncrieff.

    We Practice What We Preach

    We know the power of purpose. Our ability to support and guide other purpose-driven, values-based leaders lies in our own ability to live our purpose, vision, and values every day.

    Our Purpose

    To identify, connect, and develop purpose-driven business leaders

    Our Vision

    To make a positive impact by providing the platform and content for purpose-driven leaders to connect and learn from one another

    Our Core Values

    Trust Each Other

    We understand that the team will thrive when we fully trust one another and assume the best intentions, support one another, and work toward a common goal.

    Grow with Purpose

    We continuously invest in our learning and development, seeking new opportunities to grow our skills and strengthen our weaknesses so that we can better serve the Community

    Work Mindfully

    We prioritize meaningful, quality work over everything. We’re committed to being present with the current objective and giving it our full attention, providing the best possible opportunities and resources to our Community.

    Create Great Experiences

    We are committed to doing things differently. We understand that the Small Giants difference is high-class, personal and meaningful experiences that result in lifelong learning and lasting relationships.

    Be Responsive

    We believe in meeting and exceeding the promises we make. In working with each other and with customers, we are responsive and accountable.

    Meet The Team

    Jean Moncrieff

    Jean Moncrieff
    Head of Community & Purpose

    Heidi Baumgart

    Heidi Baumgart
    Co-Executive Director

    Katie Sowa

    Katie Sowa
    Co-Executive Director

    Bridget Bateman Headshit

    Bridget Bateman
    Community Coordinator

    CourtneyMoncrieff-1

    Courtney Moncrieff
    Podcast & Media Producer

    Bo Burlingham-1

    Bo Burlingham
    Co-Founder & Author of Small Giants

    Paul Spiegelman-1

    Paul Spiegelman
    Co-Founder

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