Where purpose-driven leaders go to grow.

Built for small business founders and leaders, the Small Giants Leadership Academy teaches the practices that make exceptional purpose-driven leaders and cultures.

Become a certified Small Giants leader.

This robust one-year certification program consists of virtual learning sessions with expert leaders and coaches, an extensive resource library, on-the-ground meetups with your cohort, a leadership assessment, and your event ticket to two Small Giants gatherings. Scroll to learn more or click below to chat with us.

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During your year in the Small Giants Leadership Academy, you will:

Create a purpose or mission statement

that expresses how you, your team, or your organization make the world a better place.

Develop a set of core values

that define what you stand for and learn how to integrate values into your hiring, firing, onboarding, and training processes.

Learn how to collaboratively define a vision

with your team to get everyone inspired and rowing in the same direction toward fulfilling your purpose.

Be inspired by award-winning leaders

in top companies who show what it means to be a servant leader and how to lead with authenticity.

See how top companies build positive cultures

through specific practices that help you maintain and measure a company’s culture.

Understand the benefits of financial transparency

as a way to help your organization, and your employees, grow with purpose.

Set your organization up for growth and scaling

in a thoughtful, intentional way that preserves your culture and improves performance.

Facilitators Include:

Paul Spiegelman

Co-Founder
Small Giants Community

Lisa Whealon

VP of Sales and Marketing
The Booksource

Tom Walter

Chief Culture Officer
Tasty Catering

Dr. Diana Wong

CEO & President
Sensei Change Associates

Robert Glazer

Founder & CEO
Acceleration Partners

Nancy Vonk

SWIM Program

Ron Alvesteffer

President & CEO
Service Express

Janet Kestin

SWIM Program

Matt Hoying

Choice One Engineering

Chris Stakich

Rustic Pathways

Emily Tetto

Acceleration Partners

Your experience includes:

Virtual Learning Sessions

During these monthly 2-hour video calls, subject matter experts from the Small Giants Community will teach you the practices and tools to develop as a purpose-driven leader.

In-Person Meetups

Meet up with your cohort in-person twice per year to visit a Small Giants company and see what you have been learning in action. One in-person meet-up includes attending the Small Giants Community Summit.

Assessment

Complete a pre- and post-academy assessment of the six qualities of a Small Giant to guide and track your learning throughout the certification.

Online Learning Hub

The learning hub walks you step-by-step through monthly exercises and homework. You’ll also gain access to a robust library of leadership development materials.

The next cohort launches in October, 2019. Ready to talk details? Click below to schedule a chat.

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