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May Call Agenda 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST: Welcome and breathing exercise (2 minutes) Personal and professional check-ins in small breakout groups (20 minutes) Lightning round: Rate you organization on a scale of 1-10 on how you’re doing in diversity, equity and inclusion (10 minutes) Facilitator Session: Carlecia Wright (85 – 90 minutes) Understand […]
May Call Agenda 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST: Welcome and breathing exercise (2 minutes) Personal and professional check-ins in small breakout groups (20 minutes) Lightning round: Rate you organization on a scale of 1-10 on how you’re doing in diversity, equity and inclusion (10 minutes) Facilitator Session: Carlecia Wright (85 – 90 minutes) Understand […]
Let’s Get Ready for Your May Session! Complete the following pre-work tasks before our virtual call in May. This will take about 20 minutes to complete: Read “Diversity and Inclusion Efforts that Really Work” (7 minutes) Watch “Blind Spots: Challenge Assumptions” (3 minutes) Read “Hiring for Culture Fit Has Become Controversial — Here’s How to Get […]
Let’s Get Ready for Your May Session! Complete the following pre-work tasks before our virtual call in May. This will take about 20 minutes to complete: Read “Diversity and Inclusion Efforts that Really Work” (7 minutes) Watch “Blind Spots: Challenge Assumptions” (3 minutes) Read “Hiring for Culture Fit Has Become Controversial — Here’s How to Get […]
In this fireside chat, Jack Stack, father of the Great Game of Business and economist, speaks to the financial state of small businesses in America a year after the COVID-19 pandemic began. Facilitated by Small Giants Community co-founder Paul Spiegelman, this conversation helps leaders know what they can expect economically over the next 12 months, […]
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 culture of learning resources. Leadership Development 10 Ways Great Companies Show They Care Are You An Employer or a Developer? Creating Training Programs Based on Your Company’s Unique Needs Missing Human Connection? How to Care for Your People and Invest in Their Growth We Are What We Learn: A Unique Approach […]
Check out additional culture of learning resources. Leadership Development 10 Ways Great Companies Show They Care Are You An Employer or a Developer? Creating Training Programs Based on Your Company’s Unique Needs Missing Human Connection? How to Care for Your People and Invest in Their Growth We Are What We Learn: A Unique Approach […]
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 Now that you’ve learned the nuts and bolts of developing future leaders, get together with your manager/CEO, your team, or host a Lunch and Learn (check out our best practices […]
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 Now that you’ve learned the nuts and bolts of developing future leaders, get together with your manager/CEO, your team, or host a Lunch and Learn (check out our best practices […]
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 Can you believe we’re nearly four months from graduation?! Here are a few suggestions for how to use your post-call time this month: If you enjoyed the exercises we did […]
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 Can you believe we’re nearly four months from graduation?! Here are a few suggestions for how to use your post-call time this month: If you enjoyed the exercises we did […]
April Virtual Call Agenda April 29th, 2021 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM EST: Welcome activity with both cohorts (30 minutes) Radical Listening Session: Janet Kestin & Nancy Vonk (90 minutes) Objectives: Learn to communicate more effectively with peers, direct reports, and clients Understand the direct connection between focused listening and better results Practice a new […]
April Virtual Call Agenda April 29th, 2021 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM EST: Welcome activity with both cohorts (30 minutes) Radical Listening Session: Janet Kestin & Nancy Vonk (90 minutes) Objectives: Learn to communicate more effectively with peers, direct reports, and clients Understand the direct connection between focused listening and better results Practice a new […]
Let’s Get Ready for Your April Session! Complete the following pre-work tasks before our virtual call in April. This assignment has four parts and will take some time to complete — please start early! Part 1: A meal on us! When we get together on April 29th, breakfast or lunch is on us! Please fill […]
Let’s Get Ready for Your April Session! Complete the following pre-work tasks before our virtual call in April. This assignment has four parts and will take some time to complete — please start early! Part 1: A meal on us! When we get together on April 29th, breakfast or lunch is on us! Please fill […]
Let’s Get Ready for Your March Session! Complete the following pre-work tasks before our virtual call in March. This will take about 1 hour to complete: Read “The Small Giants Approach to Training & Development” pages 1 – 31 (25-30 minutes) Read “Are Your Next-Generation Leaders Prepared to Lead?” (7 minutes) Watch “The Most Toxic […]
Let’s Get Ready for Your March Session! Complete the following pre-work tasks before our virtual call in March. This will take about 1 hour to complete: Read “The Small Giants Approach to Training & Development” pages 1 – 31 (25-30 minutes) Watch “Atomic Object Accelerator Program” (2 minutes) Read “Are Your Next-Generation Leaders Prepared to […]
March 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: Lisa Whealon (55 minutes) Objectives: Understand the building blocks of a leadership development program Learn how to build your bench of future leaders Learn how to formalize succession planning processes Breakout 1: […]
March 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: Mike Marsiglia (55 minutes) Objectives: Understand the importance of developing your team Learn how to cultivate a culture of learning Learn systems for leadership development at all levels Breakout 1: What have […]
With companies facing the reality of ongoing virtual work, leaders are stepping up to the challenge of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding employees they’ve never met. In this roundtable, we facilitated a discussion among purpose-driven leaders about the best practical tips for hiring and onboarding employees in a virtual work world.
Check out the call recording and notes. Recording Notes Click here to view notes from this month’s call and view the presentation here.
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 are […]
Check out additional hiring and onboarding resources. Recruiting 5 Steps to Attracting Exceptional Talent Are You Looking for Top Talent in the Right Places? How to Recruit Remarkable Talent Hiring How to Reduce Personal Bias When Hiring Hiring for Culture Fit Doesn’t Have to Undermine Diversity Hiring for Culture through Core Values The Power […]
Check out additional hiring and onboarding resources. Recruiting 5 Steps to Attracting Exceptional Talent Are You Looking for Top Talent in the Right Places? How to Recruit Remarkable Talent Hiring How to Reduce Personal Bias When Hiring Hiring for Culture Fit Doesn’t Have to Undermine Diversity Hiring for Culture through Core Values The Power […]
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 are […]
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Let’s Get Ready for Your February Session! Complete the following pre-work tasks before our virtual call in February. This will take about 40-45 minutes to complete: Read “10 Strategies for How We Hire with Fit in Mind” by Paul Spiegelman (5 minutes) Read “The Small Giants Approach to Hiring and Onboarding” (30 minutes) Watch “How […]
Let’s Get Ready for Your February Session! Complete the following pre-work tasks before our virtual call in February. This will take about 45 minutes to complete: Read “10 Strategies for How We Hire with Fit in Mind” by Paul Spiegelman (5 minutes) Read “The Small Giants Approach to Hiring and Onboarding” (30 minutes) Read “4 […]
February 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: Connor Lynch (55 minutes) Objectives: Learn how to recruit, screen, and hire for culture fit Understand how to write job descriptions that attract the right people Learn to build a comprehensive onboarding […]
February 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: Emily Tetto (55 minutes) Objectives: Learn how to recruit, screen, and hire for culture fit Understand how to write job descriptions that attract the right people Learn to identify people who are […]
Coming off the heels of a year of uncertainty, setting goals and a vision for the future is more important than ever. In this roundtable discussion, we facilitated a conversation with Small Giants leaders who are experts in organizational, individual, and personal goal setting. We discussed: How to weave personal and organizational goes into daily […]
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, […]
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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 — […]