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Check out additional feedback resources. The Ultimate Guide to 1:1 Meetings by SABA Feedback Template by SABA How to Give (And Get) Feedback by SABA 3 Things You Should Avoid Doing When Giving Feedback to Employees by Claire Lew Straight Talk: How to Create a Culture of Feedback by Shawn Burcham How to Get […]
Let’s Put What You Learned into Practice! Use the steps below to reflect on what we learned this month. Step 1: Share Your Wisdom Share what you’ve learned this month with your manager/CEO, your team, or host a Lunch and Learn. Check out our best practices for hosting a Lunch and Learn. Here’s an […]
Check out the call recording and notes. Recording Notes Click here to view notes from this month’s call and view the presentation here.
Check out additional feedback resources. The Ultimate Guide to 1:1 Meetings by SABA Feedback Template by SABA How to Give (And Get) Feedback by SABA 3 Things You Should Avoid Doing When Giving Feedback to Employees by Claire Lew Straight Talk: How to Create a Culture of Feedback by Shawn Burcham How to Get […]
Let’s Put What You Learned into Practice! Use the steps below to reflect on what we learned this month. Step 1: Share Your Wisdom Share what you’ve learned this month with your manager/CEO, your team, or host a Lunch and Learn. Check out our best practices for hosting a Lunch and Learn. Here’s an […]
Check out the call recording and notes. Recording Notes Click here to view notes from this month’s call and view the presentation here.
January Call Agenda 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST: Welcome and breathing exercise (2 minutes) Personal and professional check-ins (30 minutes) Facilitator Session: Vivian Lee (55 minutes) Objectives: Learn how our life experiences shape how we give feedback Challenge our traditional beliefs around feedback Learn the pillars of meaningful feedback Learn systems and processes for […]
Let’s Get Ready for Your January Session! Complete the following pre-work tasks before our virtual call in January. This will take about 35 minutes to complete: Read “Radical Candor: How to Be a Kickass Boss without Losing Your Humanity” with Kim Malone Scott (Page 3, pages 5-7) (7 minutes) Optional: Read pages 1-22 Watch “The […]
Let’s Get Ready for Your January Session! Complete the following pre-work tasks before our virtual call in January. This will take about 35 minutes to complete: Read “Radical Candor: How to Be a Kickass Boss without Losing Your Humanity” with Kim Malone Scott (Page 3, pages 5-7) (7 minutes) Optional: Read pages 1-22 Watch “The […]
January Call Agenda 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST: Welcome and breathing exercise (2 minutes) Personal and professional check-ins (30 minutes) Facilitator Session: Vivian Lee (55 minutes) Objectives: Learn how our life experiences shape how we give feedback Challenge our traditional beliefs around feedback Learn the pillars of meaningful feedback Learn systems and processes for […]
Check out the call recording and notes. Recording Notes Click here to view notes from this month’s call and view the presentation here.
Check out the call recording and notes. Recording Notes Click here to view notes from this month’s call and view the presentation here.
Check out additional emotional intelligence resources. Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ by Daniel Goleman “It’s Not About the Nail” video Bain Model of Inspirational Leadership Coherent Leadership: How Your Physiology Impacts Your Leadership After Years of Harmful Leadership Practices, Travis Slisher Is Ready to Change The Business Benefits of Being […]
Check out additional emotional intelligence resources. Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ by Daniel Goleman “It’s Not About the Nail” video Bain Model of Inspirational Leadership Coherent Leadership: How Your Physiology Impacts Your Leadership After Years of Harmful Leadership Practices, Travis Slisher Is Ready to Change The Business Benefits of Being […]
Let’s Put What You Learned into Practice! Use the steps below to reflect on what we learned this month. Step 1: Share Your Wisdom Share what you’ve learned this month with your manager/CEO, your team, or host a Lunch and Learn. Check out our best practices for hosting a Lunch and Learn. Here’s a […]
Let’s Put What You Learned into Practice! Use the steps below to reflect on what we learned this month. Step 1: Share Your Wisdom Share what you’ve learned this month with your manager/CEO, your team, or host a Lunch and Learn. Check out our best practices for hosting a Lunch and Learn. Here’s a […]
December Call Agenda 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST: Welcome and breathing exercise (2 minutes) Personal and professional check-ins (30 minutes) Facilitator Session: Raman Chadha (55 minutes) Objectives: Understand the cognitive science behind emotional intelligence and leadership Learn techniques to develop and hone your emotional intelligence skills Build self-awareness, self-management, and social awareness skills to […]
Let’s Get Ready for Your December Session! Complete the following pre-work tasks before our virtual call in December. This will take about 35-40 minutes to complete Read “How Emotional Intelligence Became a Key Leadership Skill” by Andrea Ovans (5 minutes) Read “The Junto Emotion Wheel: Why and How We Use It” by Raman Chadha (5 […]
December Call Agenda 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST: Welcome and breathing exercise (2 minutes) Personal and professional check-ins (30 minutes) Facilitator Session: Raman Chadha (55 minutes) Objectives: Understand the cognitive science behind emotional intelligence and leadership Learn techniques to develop and hone your emotional intelligence skills Build self-awareness, self-management, and social awareness skills to […]
Let’s Get Ready for Your December Session! Complete the following pre-work tasks before our virtual call in December. This will take about 35-40 minutes to complete Read “How Emotional Intelligence Became a Key Leadership Skill” by Andrea Ovans (5 minutes) Read “The Junto Emotion Wheel: Why and How We Use It” by Raman Chadha (5 […]
Worried about the mental health of your employees? Struggling to genuinely connect with your team members while they work from home? Not sure how to have tough conversations with your team about the impact of current events? In the midst of a global pandemic, nationwide protests for racial justice, multiple wildfires, economic uncertainty, and social […]
Check out the call recording and notes. Recording Notes Click here to view notes from this month’s call.
Check out the call recording and notes. Recording Notes Click here to view notes from this month’s call.
Let’s Put What You Learned into Practice! Complete the following steps before our next call. Step 1: Share Your Wisdom Share what you’ve learned this month with your manager/CEO, your team, or host a Lunch and Learn. Check out our best practices for hosting a Lunch and Learn. Below are two exercises to choose […]
Let’s Put What You Learned into Practice! Complete the following steps before our next call. Step 1: Share Your Wisdom Share what you’ve learned this month with your manager/CEO, your team, or host a Lunch and Learn. Check out our best practices for hosting a Lunch and Learn. Below are two exercises you can […]
Check out additional purpose, values and vision resources. Purpose: Jim Collins: It’s Not What You Make, It’s What You Stand For How to Bring Your Purpose to Life The Power of Beliefs in Business Core Values: Jim Collins: Aligning Actions and Values How P1 Industries Became a Culturally-Driven Organization Uncovering Core Values to Light […]
Check out additional values and vision resources. Purpose: Jim Collins: It’s Not What You Make, It’s What You Stand For How to Bring Your Purpose to Life The Power of Beliefs in Business Core Values: Jim Collins: Aligning Actions and Values How P1 Industries Became a Culturally-Driven Organization Uncovering Core Values to Light the […]
Company culture is a squishy idea and notoriously tough to formalize. Carefully defining your culture is work, often hard work. Yet doing this work makes hundreds of future decisions much easier. In this interactive workshop, Carl Erickson, founder and chairman of Atomic Object, shared his culture framework that’s eighteen years in the making, using Atomic’s […]
November Call Agenda 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST: Welcome and breathing exercise (2 minutes) Personal and professional check-ins (30 minutes) Facilitator Session: Paul Spiegelman (55 minutes) Objectives: Understand how purpose, vision, and core values show up in day-to-day operations and guide decision making Assess your company’s alignment with its values and identify any gaps […]
November Call Agenda 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST: Welcome and breathing exercise (2 minutes) Personal and professional check-ins (30 minutes) Facilitator Session: Paul Spiegelman (55 minutes) Objectives: Understand the importance of a company purpose, vision, and core values Learn how to bring purpose, vision, and values to life from your seat in the organization […]
Let’s Get Ready for Your November Session! Complete the following pre-work tasks before our virtual call in November. This will take about 35 minutes to complete Read “When to Double Down on Culture” by Paul Spiegelman (3 minutes) Read “Purpose, Values, Vision – A Practical Guide” (15-20 minutes) Watch “How Core Values Drive Decision Making […]
Let’s Get Ready for Your November Session! Complete the following pre-work tasks before our virtual call in November. This will take about 35 minutes to complete Read “Purpose, Values, Vision – A Practical Guide” (15-20 minutes) Watch “How Core Values Drive Decision Making – Tasty Catering” (4 minutes) Read “Core Values: If You Have Them, […]
Check out the call recording and notes. Recording Notes Click here to view your cohort mates’ presentations.
Let’s Put What You Learned into Practice! Complete the following steps before our next call. Step 1: Share Your Wisdom Upload your personal vision. After thinking about your 2025 vision on our call, type it in a document (or take a picture of your handwritten notes!) and upload it below. Remember this is confidential […]
Check out additional values and vision resources. Purpose, Values, and Vision – A Practical Guide Ebook Bringing Your Core Values to Life in Everyday Behavior Speaking My Language: Writing Inclusive Core Values Screening for Values: How to Hire for Culture Fit How to Write a Company Vision Statement Finding Your Personal Vision in 3 […]
Let’s Put What You Learned into Practice! Complete the following steps before our next call. Step 1: Share Your Wisdom Write your personal vision. Imagine it’s January 1st, 2025. What is your life like professionally and personally? Maybe you’re in a different position, maybe you’re as far away from your company as possible. Maybe […]
Check out the call recording and notes. Recording Notes Click here to view your cohort mates’ presentations.
Check out additional values and vision resources. Purpose, Values, and Vision – A Practical Guide Ebook Bringing Your Core Values to Life in Everyday Behavior Speaking My Language: Writing Inclusive Core Values Screening for Values: How to Hire for Culture Fit How to Write a Company Vision Statement Finding Your Personal Vision in 3 […]
During this interactive session, Isaac Presley, President and CEO of Cordant Wealth Partners, answered participants’ financial planning questions and taught them about setting financial goals, managing cash flow, 401(k) investing, and how to make the most of your company stock. We covered: How to set financial goals and prioritize paying down debt How to build […]
What does science have to say about leading high-performing teams? What are the driving behaviors and how can you encourage them within your own organization? In this interactive workshop, Amber Johnson, Ph.D., and Jim Ludema, Ph.D. brought evidence-based insights for leading high performing teams and shared strategies for implementing them with your team. We covered: […]
Recording & Resources View the afternoon session with Zach Mercurio. Click here to download Zach’s presentation.Click here to download the worksheet from Zach’s session. That’s it! Don’t be a stranger — you can always reach us at hello@smallgiants.org!
Your Questions Answered Can I see everyone’s presentations? You can! Click here to view everyone’s final presentations. What if I want to reach out to someone I met in the Leadership Academy?We’ve added everyone’s email addresses to the class of 2020 roster. We’re also always happy to make introductions! Will I still have access to the […]
Recording & Resources View the afternoon session with Zach Mercurio. Click here to download Zach’s presentation.Click here to download the worksheet from Zach’s session. That’s it! Don’t be a stranger — you can always reach us at hello@smallgiants.org!
Your Questions Answered Can I see everyone’s presentations? You can! Click here to view everyone’s final presentations. What if I want to reach out to someone I met in the Leadership Academy?We’ve added everyone’s email addresses to the class of 2020 roster. We’re also always happy to make introductions! Will I still have access to the […]
Are you a parent with school-aged children at home? Or a leader with team members who have young children at home? Chances are you’re pretty stressed out right now — managing work and home life just got a whole lot harder, and with many schools switching to partial or fully remote learning, it’s a long […]
Have you identified your bench of future leaders? Are they confident, emotionally-intelligent individuals who are prepared to lead? Is your organization struggling to have its values understood and practiced at every level of the organization? In this panel discussion facilitated by Small Giants Community co-founder Paul Spiegelman, two Small Giants Leadership Academy graduates shared how […]
Set Goals for the Year Along with your monthly learning, you’ll be setting two goals to focus on this year: one leadership goal and one organizational goal. Start thinking about what you’d most like to accomplish by the time you graduate next September by reflecting on your self-assessment and thinking through the questions below. We’ll […]
Reflect on Your Leadership and Organization Click each link below to complete your leadership self-assessments. These assessments will help you form your goals for the year and gauge your learning and progress throughout the program. Each assessment will take you about 20 minutes. Purpose, Vision, and Values https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NYV5DK8 Leadership https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NYNH7DM Culture https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N27DHQM Culture of […]
A Little Sneak Peek This is going to be a great year! Before we jump in, here are a few items and descriptions that will help you know what to expect. First things first: take a look at our year at a glance. Check Your Mailbox! There’s a box of goodies (including the Small Giants […]
How to Get the Most out of Your Experience Ready for a great year? Part of what makes this experience so special is that the leaders you’ll meet here have real experience, a keen sense of vulnerability, and a passion for helping one another succeed. Here are a few guidelines to help us all have […]
October Call Agenda 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM EST: Mix and Mingle – Get to know each other virtually! (30 minutes) Welcome, Expectations for the Year, Breathing Exercise (2 minutes) Values Presentations (90 minutes) Objectives: Get to know cohort members and build bonds Articulate and share your personal leadership values Leader Presentations (5 minutes per […]
Let’s Get Ready for Your October Session! Complete the following pre-work tasks before our virtual call in October. Check Your Mailbox! There’s a box of goodies (including the Small Giants book) on its way to you. Read the Small Giants Book Haven’t received your copy yet? It’s headed your way via snail mail — […]
October Call Agenda 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM EST: Mix and Mingle – Get to know each other virtually! (30 minutes) Welcome, Expectations for the Year, Breathing Exercise (2 minutes) Values Presentations (90 minutes) Objectives: Get to know cohort members and build bonds Articulate and share your personal leadership values Leader Presentations (5 minutes per […]
Let’s Get Ready for Your October Session! Complete the following pre-work tasks before our virtual call in October. Check Your Mailbox! There’s a box of goodies (including the Small Giants book) on its way to you. Read the Small Giants Book Haven’t received your copy yet? It’s headed your way via snail mail — […]
RECORDING NOTES Click here to view notes from this month’s call. It was great to see you all!
Reflect on Your Leadership and Organization Click each link below to complete your leadership self-assessments. These assessments will help you form your goals for the year and gauge your learning and progress throughout the program. Each assessment will take you about 20 minutes. Purpose, Vision, and Values https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NYV5DK8 Leadership https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NYNH7DM Culture https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N27DHQM Culture of […]
Set Goals for the Year Along with your monthly learning, you’ll be setting two goals to focus on this year: one leadership goal and one organizational goal. Start thinking about what you’d most like to accomplish by the time you graduate next September by reflecting on your self-assessment and thinking through the questions below. We’ll […]
How to Get the Most out of Your Experience Ready for a great year? Part of what makes this experience so special is that the leaders you’ll meet here have real experience, a keen sense of vulnerability, and a passion for helping one another succeed. Here are a few guidelines to help us all have […]
A Little Sneak Peek This is going to be a great year! Before we jump in, here are a few items and descriptions that will help you know what to expect. First things first: take a look at our year at a glance. Check Your Mailbox! There’s a box of goodies (including the Small Giants […]
HOMEWORK Choose one of the two exercises below to complete for your organization. To focus on your own professional development, complete track 1. To focus on the development of a team member, complete track 2. Track 1: Personal Development — Goal Setting with 5/15s Step 1: We learned about Service Express’ method for tracking […]
HOMEWORK Choose one of the two exercises below to complete for your organization. To focus on your own professional development, complete track 1. To focus on the development of a team member, complete track 2. Track 1: Personal Development — Goal Setting with 5/15s Step 1: We learned about Service Express’ method for tracking […]
RECORDING NOTES Click here to view notes from this month’s call. It was great to see you all!
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NEXT STEPS Step 1:It’s time to re-take your self-assessments and see how far you’ve come! Like before, you can complete the assessment in five sections and go at your own pace. We’ll share your pre- and post-assessment results with you once completed. Purpose, Vision, and Values Leadership Culture Culture of Performance Culture of Ownership […]
AGENDA Here’s what to expect this month: 10am-12pm EST: Final Presentations with your cohort (2 hours) Breathing exercise Brief check-ins and updates Final presentations (5-7 minutes per person) 12pm-1pm EST: Lunch delivered + group activity/game (1 hour) 1pm-3pm EST: Activating Purposeful Leadership: Interactive Session with Zach Mercurio (2 hours) Understand the difference between having purpose […]
PRE-WORK This will take 1 to 2 hours to complete. Think about your purpose.In our afternoon session, we’ll talk all about your purpose as a leader, how to build purposeful habits, and how those habits show up in teams. To get a head start, please do the following before our September session: Download and […]
PRE-WORK This will take 1 to 2 hours to complete. Think about your purpose.In our afternoon session, we’ll talk all about your purpose as a leader, how to build purposeful habits, and how those habits show up in teams. To get a head start, please do the following before our September session: Download and […]
AGENDA Here’s what to expect this month: 10am-12pm EST: Final Presentations with your cohort (2 hours) Breathing exercise Brief check-ins and updates Final presentations (5-7 minutes per person) 12pm-1pm EST: Lunch delivered + group activity/game (1 hour) 1pm-3pm EST: Activating Purposeful Leadership: Interactive Session with Zach Mercurio (2 hours) Understand the difference between having purpose […]
NEXT STEPS Step 1:It’s time to re-take your self-assessments and see how far you’ve come! Like before, you can complete the assessment in five sections and go at your own pace. We’ll share your pre- and post-assessment results with you once completed. Purpose, Vision, and Values Leadership Culture Culture of Performance Culture of Ownership […]
In this workshop, Bill Flynn lead attendess through a exercise to get clear around job roles and employee expectations. This is a simple concept but challenging practice. Answering the question, “why does this person get paid,” and using it to build job descriptions, role expectations, and one-on-one meeting frameworks will create clarity and alignment throughout the […]
PRE-WORK This will take about 30 minutes to complete Read “The Small Giants Approach to a Culture of Performance” (15 – 20 minutes) Watch “Make Your Boss Work For You: How One Company’s Commitment to Personal Goals Drives Corporate Success” (4 minutes) Read “Life Balance: Why All Of Our Teams Members Create Visions and […]
AGENDA Here’s what to expect this month: Welcome and breathing exercise (2 minutes) Personal and professional check-in (25 minutes) Facilitator Session: Ron Alvesteffer (80 minutes) Breakout 1: Reflection chat (15 minutes) Report out on reflection exercise from pre-work Breakout 2: Prompted by Facilitator (10-15 minutes) Wrap up – Lightning round of takeaways and SGC announcements […]
AGENDA Here’s what to expect this month: Welcome and breathing exercise (2 minutes) Personal and professional check-in (25 minutes) Facilitator Session: Ron Alvesteffer (80 minutes) Breakout 1: Reflection chat (15 minutes) Report out on reflection exercise from pre-work Breakout 2: Prompted by Facilitator (10-15 minutes) Wrap up – Lightning round of takeaways and SGC announcements […]
PRE-WORK This will take about 30 minutes to complete Read “The Small Giants Approach to a Culture of Performance” (15 – 20 minutes) Watch “Make Your Boss Work For You: How One Company’s Commitment to Personal Goals Drives Corporate Success” (4 minutes) Read “Life Balance: Why All Of Our Teams Members Create Visions and […]
RECORDING NOTES Click here to view notes from this month’s call. It was great to see you all!
HOMEWORK Your graduation is fast approaching, and it’s time to start thinking about your final presentation. Please use this time to start thinking about your biggest takeaways from the program and identify a major initiative that you plan to own and implement at your organization. You’ll present your plan during our final session in […]
RECORDING NOTES Click here to view notes from this month’s call. It was great to see you all!
HOMEWORK Your graduation is fast approaching, and it’s time to start thinking about your final presentation. Please use this time to start thinking about your biggest takeaways from the program and identify a major initiative that you plan to own and implement at your organization. You’ll present your plan during our final session in […]