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April: Pre-Work
PRE-WORK This will take about 15 minutes to complete Watch “Turning Employee Investment into Institutional Success” (4 minutes) Read “Taking Fear Out of the Workplace” by Jack Stack (5 minutes) Watch “Bring Yourself to Work: How Embracing Individuality Builds Trust & Drives Results at New Belgium” (5 minutes) REFLECTIVE QUESTION We’re all facing unique challenges […]
April: Call Agenda
AGENDA Here’s what to expect on this month’s video call: Breathing exercise Personal and professional check-in + question Facilitator Session: Paul Spiegelman Getting through this difficult time Sharing out of challenges Offering support and ideas Wrap up – lightning round of takeaways or next steps Once you click “mark complete,” you’re all ready for this […]
How to: Care for Virtual Employees
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, teams across the country suddenly find themselves in virtual work situations. This can pose a challenge to culture-focused companies that want to care for their employees. The good news: the principles of a positive culture translate to sustainable virtual environments, too — and they offer exciting new ways to […]
How to: Create a Successful Onboarding Program
Learn how to create an employee onboarding program that sets new team members up for success and ensures you retain top talent. From the first handshake to the six-month mark, onboarding is an involved, dynamic process that demands time, attention, and resources. In this workshop led by Connor Lynch of Rescue Agency, attendees learned how […]
March: Notes and Recording
RECORDING NOTES Click here to view the presentation, notes, and resources mentioned during the call. It was great to see you all!
March Additional Resources
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Up for some extracurricular learning? Feel free to peruse these supplemental resources. Don’t worry, these are all optional. Articles Are You an Employer or a Developer? 4 Unique Performance Review Practices Videos: How to Recognize Employees for Free From Me to We: Creating A Culture of Leaders Intentional Energy and Leadership
March: Let’s put it into practice!
HOMEWORK Now it’s time to implement some of what you’ve learned. Download Dale’s Presentation Step 1: Now that you’ve learned the nuts and bolts of developing future leaders, spend 30 minutes outlining a leadership development program for your organization or team. As you work, create a document with your notes and the outline of […]
March: Notes and Recording
RECORDING NOTES Click here to view the presentation, notes, and resources mentioned during the call. It was great to see you all!
March Additional Resources
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Up for some extracurricular learning? Feel free to peruse these supplemental resources. Don’t worry, these are all optional. Articles Are You an Employer or a Developer? 4 Unique Performance Review Practices Videos: How to Recognize Employees for Free From Me to We: Creating A Culture of Leaders Intentional Energy and Leadership
Small Giants Virtual Events
Let’s get virtual Do you identify with purpose-driven leadership, but you’re not sure how to implement it in your business? These workshops and roundtables teach the nitty-gritty practices that make enduring, purpose-driven companies. What to expect Join the Small Giants Community in our virtual events where you will hear from experts on the subject at […]
March: Call Agenda
AGENDA Here’s what to expect on this month’s video call: Breathing exercise or inclusive question Personal and professional check-in Breakout 1: Reflection chat Report out on reflection exercise from pre-work Facilitator Session: Dale Thrush Training and development: Developing future leaders Leadership development at all levels of the organization Systems and tools for training and development […]
March: Pre-Work
PRE-WORK This will take about 35 minutes to complete. Read “The Small Giants Approach to Training & Development,” pages 13 – 31 (15 minutes) Read “4 Unique Performance Review Practices” (5-10 minutes) Watch “How to Do Recognition Right — And for Free” (4:45 – 12:46) Read “Are Your Next-Generation Leaders Prepared to Lead?” (5 minutes) […]
Feb. Notes and Recording
RECORDING NOTES Click here to view the presentation, notes, and resources mentioned during the call. It was great to see you all!
Feb. Let’s put it into practice!
HOMEWORK Now it’s time to implement some of what you’ve learned. Step 1: Now that you’ve learned the framework for hiring, firing, and onboarding with purpose, choose one aspect you need to focus on the most, outline a plan to improve it, and discuss your plan with your buddy. As you work, create a […]
Feb. Additional Resources
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Up for some extracurricular learning? Feel free to peruse these supplemental resources. Don’t worry, these are all optional. Articles: How We Hire With Fit in Mind Screening for Values: How to Hire for Culture Fit 4 Reasons You Should Help Employees Leave Gracefully Do Your Employees Know What Gets Them Fired? 5 […]
Feb. Additional Resources
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Up for some extracurricular learning? Feel free to peruse these supplemental resources. Don’t worry, these are all optional. Articles: 3 Things You Should Avoid Doing When Giving Feedback to Employees Are Your Next-Generation Leaders Prepared to Lead? 5 Simple Steps for Building an Internal Mentorship Program Ebook The Small Giants Approach to […]
Feb. Let’s put it into practice!
HOMEWORK Now it’s time to implement some of what you’ve learned. Step 1: Now that you’ve learned the framework for hiring, firing, and onboarding with purpose, choose one aspect you need to focus on the most, outline a plan to improve it, and discuss your plan with your buddy. As you work, create a […]
May: Pre-Work
PRE-WORK This assignment will take some time to complete — please start early! Part 1: Read HBR’s What’s Your Story? (7 minutes) Part 2: Video Calls with Your Inner Circle Make a list of 3-5 people in your life that you love and respect, personally or professionally. Between now and our virtual meet-up in […]
Feb. Notes and Recording
RECORDING NOTES Click here to view the presentation, notes, and resources mentioned during the call. It was great to see you all!
May Pre-Work
PRE-WORK This assignment will take some time to complete — please start early! Part 1: Read HBR’s What’s Your Story? (7 minutes) Part 2: Video Calls with Your Inner Circle Make a list of 3-5 people in your life that you love and respect, personally or professionally. Between now and our virtual meet-up in […]
Feb. Call Agenda
AGENDA Here’s what to expect on this month’s video call: Breathing exercise Personal and professional check-in Breakout 1: Reflection chat Report out on reflection exercise from pre-work Facilitator Session: Emily Tetto Know your culture Write better job descriptions How to use interview scorecards Creating onboarding buckets Making mindful transitions Breakout 2: Prompted by facilitator Wrap […]
Feb. Pre-Work
PRE-WORK This will take about 35 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 Training and Development” ebook, Part 1: How to Create a Culture of Learning, pages 5 – 12 (15 minutes) Watch “It’s Time to End […]
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Jan. Notes and Recording
RECORDING NOTES Click here to view the presentation, notes, and resources mentioned during the call. It was great to see you all!
Jan. Additional Resources
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Up for some extracurricular learning? Feel free to peruse these supplemental resources. Don’t worry, these are all optional. Videos: Presence & Impact: Setting the Tone Articles: Ethics & Emotional Intelligence Ebooks and Books: The Small Giants Approach to Leadership Statements of Leadership
Jan. Notes and Recording
RECORDING NOTES Click here to view the presentation, notes, and resources mentioned during the call. It was great to see you all!
Jan. Let’s put it into practice!
HOMEWORK Now it’s time to implement some of what you’ve learned. Step 1: Consider some of the top traits of influential leaders who inspire others. How would you honestly rate yourself for each characteristic? Assign yourself a score for each of these traits and create a plan for building your skills in your lowest […]
Jan. Let’s put it into practice!
HOMEWORK Now it’s time to implement some of what you’ve learned. Step 1: Consider some of the top traits of influential leaders who inspire others. How would you honestly rate yourself for each characteristic? Assign yourself a score for each of these traits and create a plan for building your skills in your lowest […]
Jan. Additional Resources
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Up for some extracurricular learning? Feel free to peruse these supplemental resources. Don’t worry, these are all optional. Videos: Presence & Impact: Setting the Tone Articles: Ethics & Emotional Intelligence Ebooks and Books: The Small Giants Approach to Leadership Statements of Leadership
Jan. Call Agenda
AGENDA Here’s what to expect on this month’s video call: Breathing exercise Personal and professional check-in Breakout 1: Reflection chat Report out on reflection exercise from pre-work Facilitator Session: Raman Chadha The building blocks of emotional intelligence Simple strategies to build skills in: Self-awareness Self-management Social awareness Relationship management Breakout 2: prompted by facilitator Wrap […]
Jan. Call Agenda
AGENDA Here’s what to expect on this month’s video call: Breathing exercise Personal and professional check-in Breakout 1: Reflection chat Report out on reflection exercise from pre-work Facilitator Session: Raman Chadha The building blocks of emotional intelligence Simple strategies to build skills in: Self-awareness Self-management Social awareness Relationship management Breakout 2: prompted by facilitator Wrap […]
Jan. Pre-Work
PRE-WORK This will take about 20 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 minutes) Watch “Emotional Intelligence at Work: Why IQ Isn’t Everything” (5 minutes) Read “10 Things Authentic Leaders […]
Jan. Pre-Work
PRE-WORK This will take about 20 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 minutes) Watch “Emotional Intelligence at Work: Why IQ Isn’t Everything” (5 minutes) Read “10 Things Authentic Leaders […]
Dec. Notes and Recording
RECORDING NOTES Click here to view the presentation and notes from the call. It was great to see you all!
Dec. Let’s put it into practice!
HOMEWORK Now it’s time to implement some of what you’ve learned. Step 1: Create an action plan based on your feedback to become a more effective leader in one or two areas. Use the action plan template we have provided to document your plan: Google Doc |Word Doc |PDF Step 2: Share your plan with […]
Dec. Notes and Recording
RECORDING NOTES Click here to view the presentation and notes from the call. It was great to see you all!
Dec. Pre-Work
PRE-WORK This will take about 25 minutes to complete. Read “The Small Giants Approach to Leadership” ebook (15-20 minutes) Read “Redefining Leadership: How One Leader Changed His Ways” by Paul Spiegelman (5 minutes) Heads up! 30 minutes prior to our call, you’ll receive an email with the results of your 360 leadership survey. Take a […]
Dec. Call Agenda
AGENDA Here’s what to expect on this month’s video call: Breathing exercise Personal and professional check-in Breakout 1: Reflection chat Report out on reflection question from pre-work Facilitator Session: Jackie Simon Interpreting your 360-degree feedback Understanding your leadership style and how to: Encourage open communication Set clear objectives Build good working relationships Hold people accountable […]
Dec. Pre-Work
PRE-WORK This will take about 25 minutes to complete. Read “The Small Giants Approach to Leadership” ebook (15-20 minutes) Read “Redefining Leadership: How One Leader Changed His Ways” by Paul Spiegelman (5 minutes) Heads up! 30 minutes prior to our call, you’ll receive an email with the results of your 360 leadership survey. Take a […]
Dec. Call Agenda
AGENDA Here’s what to expect on this month’s video call: Breathing exercise Personal and professional check-in Breakout 1: Reflection chat Report out on reflection question from pre-work Facilitator Session: Jackie Simon Interpreting your 360-degree feedback Understanding your leadership style and how to: Encourage open communication Set clear objectives Build good working relationships Hold people accountable […]
How to Hire Culturally-Aligned A-Players
Small Giants leaders know that hiring the wrong person is costly, time-consuming, and can do serious cultural damage. But even with the best intentions, without a strong hiring process, wrong hires can still sneak in. In this Fishbowl (a.k.a. webinar!) we’ll learn from Vivian Lee, SVP of People Innovation at Arkadium about their process for […]
Nov. Additional Resources
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Up for some extracurricular learning? Feel free to peruse these supplemental resources. Don’t worry, these are all optional. Videos: How to Bring Your Purpose to Life The Power of Beliefs in Business Getting Started on Change Screening for Values The Mechanics of Values and Culture Articles: Purpose Articles: The Power of Beliefs […]
Nov. Notes and Recording
RECORDING NOTES Click here to view the presentation, notes, and resources mentioned during the call. It was great to see you all!
Nov. Additional Resources
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Up for some extracurricular learning? Feel free to peruse these supplemental resources. Don’t worry, these are all optional. Videos: How to Bring Your Purpose to Life The Power of Beliefs in Business Getting Started on Change Screening for Values The Mechanics of Values and Culture Articles: Purpose Articles: The Power of Beliefs […]
Nov. Let’s put it into practice!
HOMEWORK Now it’s time to implement some of what you’ve learned about defining and living by a set of organizational core values. We’ll use the Jim Collins exercise you read about earlier as our framework. Create a document with your notes from this process and answers to the questions below. You’ll upload this document […]
Graduation Recap
Relive the best moments from Atlanta! Graduation Recap ArticleView pictures and highlights from our time together. Contact Janet and NancyDid you love the facilitators from SWIM as much as we did? Here’s how to get in touch with Janet and Nancy: nancy@swimprogram.ca416-566-0130@nancyvonk janet@swimprogram.ca416-414-9045@janetkestin That’s it! Thank you for an amazing year and we can’t wait […]
Graduation Recap
Relive the best moments from Atlanta! Graduation Recap ArticleView pictures and highlights from our time together. Contact Janet and NancyDid you love the facilitators from SWIM as much as we did? Here’s how to get in touch with Janet and Nancy: nancy@swimprogram.ca416-566-0130@nancyvonk janet@swimprogram.ca416-414-9045@janetkestin That’s it! Thank you for an amazing year and we can’t wait […]
The Process of Culture
Having a great company culture doesn’t just happen — a great culture is built on processes and discipline in all areas of your organization. In this Fishbowl (a.k.a. webinar!) we learned from Shawn Burcham, CEO of PFSbrands, about how his team has systematized their culture by integrating their core values into how they recruit, hire, […]
Nov. Call Agenda
AGENDA Here’s what to expect on this month’s video call: Breathing exercise Personal and professional check-in Breakout 1: Reflection chat Report out on reflection exercise from pre-work Facilitator Session: Jackie Simon Interpreting your 360-degree feedback Understanding your leadership style and how to: Encourage open communication Set clear objectives Build good working relationships Hold people accountable […]
Nov. Pre-Work Section 1
PRE-WORK This will take about 30 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 Aligning Actions and Values by Jim Collins (10 minutes) REFLECTIVE QUESTION Please reflect on one of the following two questions and be ready to discuss during […]
Nov. Pre-Work Section 2
PRE-WORK CONTINUED: In December, we’ll focus on you as a leader with help from your team or those around you. In order for this feedback process to be effective, we have to get started a little early. Please complete the following tasks before our November call: Follow this link and complete a short leadership […]
Nov. Pre-Work Section 2
PRE-WORK CONTINUED: In December, we’ll focus on you as a leader with help from your team or those around you. In order for this feedback process to be effective, we have to get started a little early. Please complete the following tasks before our November call: Follow this link and complete a short leadership […]
May: Call Agenda
AGENDA Breathing exercise Introductions and check-ins (20 minutes) Facilitator Session: Diana Wong (3 hours) Purpose of today’s session Building deep leadership connections Leadership presentations (5 minutes per leader) Breakout discussion groups Closing takeaways SGC team – wrap up (5 minutes) Post-meeting buddy conversation (30 minutes)
Nov. Pre-Work Section 1
PRE-WORK This will take about 30 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 Aligning Actions and Values by Jim Collins (10 minutes) REFLECTIVE QUESTION Please reflect on one of the following two questions and be ready to discuss during […]
Nov. Call Agenda
AGENDA Here’s what to expect on this month’s video call: Breathing exercise Personal and professional check-in Breakout 1: Reflection chat Report out on reflection exercise from pre-work Facilitator Session: Paul Spiegelman Bringing purpose, vision, and values to life in your organization Aligning with your core values in: Recruiting and hiring Firing and transitions Reward and […]
Nov. Let’s Put It Into Practice
HOMEWORK Now it’s time to implement some of what you’ve learned about defining and living by a set of organizational core values. We’ll use the Jim Collins exercise you read about earlier as our framework. Create a document with your notes from this process and answers to the questions below. You’ll upload this document […]
Exit Options for Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs
For purpose-driven entrepreneurs, the company’s mission is a top priority. When it comes to exploring exit options, it can be difficult to make the right choice that will protect the company’s culture, reward its employees, and allow the founder to leave a lasting legacy. In this month’s Fishbowl (a.k.a. webinar!) attendees learned from Michael Whelchel […]
Assessments
Let’s see how far you’ve come! Complete Self AssessmentsRemember these? Click each section below to complete the leadership self-assessments. The total assessment will take about 90 minutes to complete. We’ve split it up into sections so you can take each one when you have a few minutes: Take the Purpose, Vision, and Values assessment (32 questions)Take […]
Assessments
Let’s see how far you’ve come! Complete Self AssessmentsRemember these? Click each section below to complete the leadership self-assessments. The total assessment will take about 90 minutes to complete. We’ve split it up into sections so you can take each one when you have a few minutes: Take the Purpose, Vision, and Values assessment (32 questions)Take […]
October: Meet-Up Agenda
AGENDA Here’s what to expect when we come together in person. Feel free to reach out to hello@smallgiants.org if you have any questions — we’re so excited to meet you all IRL (in real life)! If you haven’t booked your stay at the Hyatt Centric, please do so: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/ATLHM/G-SMAL Wednesday, October 9: 6:00pm – […]
October: Pre-Work
PRE-WORK In this month’s pre-work, you’ll be helping your cohort mates get to know you better by sharing your personal values. Task 1: Identify your values. List your top 5 leadership values. These values define who and what you are all about. Include a definition and a description of what each value means to you. […]
October: Meet-Up Agenda
AGENDA Here’s what to expect when we come together in person. Feel free to reach out to hello@smallgiants.org if you have any questions — we’re so excited to meet you all IRL (in real life)! If you haven’t booked your stay at the Hyatt Centric, please do so: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/ATLHM/G-SMAL Wednesday, October 9: 6:00pm – […]
October: Pre-Work
PRE-WORK In this month’s pre-work, you’ll be helping your cohort mates get to know you better by sharing your personal values. Task 1: Identify your values. List your top 5 leadership values. These values define who and what you are all about. Include a definition and a description of what each value means to you. […]
Call Recording
In Case You Missed the Call
Call Recording
In Case You Missed the Call
June: Let’s put it into practice!
HOMEWORK What’s the next step for your organization? Create a document with your notes and answers to the questions below. You’ll upload this document at the end of the assignment. Step 1: Pick the area where your organization has the most opportunity to improve: Financial literacy training Financial transparency Employee ownership Here are a […]
June: Call Agenda
AGENDA Here’s what to expect this month: Breathing exercise Personal and professional check-in (20 minutes) Facilitator Session: Matt Hoying 1.5 hours — 1 hour facilitator content, 30 minutes of breakouts Q&A with Matt Wrap up (5 minutes) Once you click “mark complete,” you’re all ready for this month’s call!
June: Pre-Work
PRE-WORK This will take about 30-35 minutes to complete. Read “Why Financial Transparency Matters to Small Giants” (5 minutes) Read “A Small Giants Approach to Financial Literacy” (15-20 minutes) Watch “The Great Game of Business: #SharonTheDream” (2 minutes) Complete ChoiceOne’s Financial Literacy Assessment (5 minutes) REFLECTIVE QUESTION Now that you’ve learned more about financial […]
May: Call Agenda
AGENDA Breathing exercise Introductions and check-ins (20 minutes) Facilitator Session: Diana Wong (3 hours) Purpose of today’s session Building deep leadership connections Leadership presentations (5 minutes per leader) Breakout discussion groups Closing takeaways SGC team – wrap up (5 minutes) Post-meeting buddy conversation (30 minutes)
April: Call Agenda
AGENDA Here’s what to expect on this month’s video call: Breathing exercise Personal and professional check-in + question Facilitator Session: Paul Spiegelman Getting through this difficult time Sharing out of challenges Offering support and ideas Wrap up – lightning round of takeaways or next steps Once you click “mark complete,” you’re all ready for this […]
March: Let’s put it into practice!
HOMEWORK Now it’s time to implement some of what you’ve learned. Download Dale’s Presentation Step 1: Now that you’ve learned the nuts and bolts of developing future leaders, spend 30 minutes outlining a leadership development program for your organization or team. As you work, create a document with your notes and the outline of […]
March: Call Agenda
AGENDA Here’s what to expect on this month’s video call: Breathing exercise or inclusive question Personal and professional check-in Breakout 1: Reflection chat Report out on reflection exercise from pre-work Facilitator Session: Dale Thrush Training and development: Developing future leaders Leadership development at all levels of the organization Systems and tools for training and development […]
April: Pre-Work
PRE-WORK This will take about 15 minutes to complete Watch “Turning Employee Investment into Institutional Success” (4 minutes) Read “Taking Fear Out of the Workplace” by Jack Stack (5 minutes) Watch “Bring Yourself to Work: How Embracing Individuality Builds Trust & Drives Results at New Belgium” (5 minutes) REFLECTIVE QUESTION We’re all facing unique […]
March: Pre-Work
PRE-WORK This will take about 35 minutes to complete. Read “The Small Giants Approach to Training & Development,” pages 13 – 31 (15 minutes) Read “4 Unique Performance Review Practices” (5-10 minutes) Watch “How to Do Recognition Right — And for Free” (4:45 – 12:46) Read “Are Your Next-Generation Leaders Prepared to Lead?” (5 minutes) […]
Feb. Let’s put it into practice!
HOMEWORK Now it’s time to implement some of what you’ve learned. Step 1: Now that you’ve learned the framework for hiring, firing, and onboarding with purpose, choose one aspect you need to focus on the most, outline a plan to improve it, and discuss your plan with your buddy. As you work, create a […]
Feb. Call Agenda
AGENDA Here’s what to expect on this month’s video call: Breathing exercise Personal and professional check-in Breakout 1: Reflection chat Report out on reflection exercise from pre-work Facilitator Session: Emily Tetto Know your culture Write better job descriptions How to use interview scorecards Creating onboarding buckets Making mindful transitions Breakout 2: Prompted by facilitator Wrap […]
Feb. Pre-Work
PRE-WORK This will take about 35 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 Training and Development” ebook, Part 1: How to Create a Culture of Learning, pages 5 – 12 (15 minutes) Watch “It’s Time to End […]
January: Let’s put it into practice!
HOMEWORK Now it’s time to implement some of what you’ve learned. Step 1: Consider some of the top traits of influential leaders who inspire others. How would you honestly rate yourself for each characteristic? Assign yourself a score for each of these traits and create a plan for building your skills in your lowest […]
January: Call Agenda
AGENDA Here’s what to expect on this month’s video call: Breathing exercise or inclusive question Personal and professional check-in Breakout 1: Reflection chat Facilitator Session: Raman Chadha Breakout 2: prompted by facilitator Wrap up Once you click “mark complete,” you’re all ready for this month’s call!
January: Pre-Work
PRE-WORK This will take about 25 minutes to complete. Read “To Improve Your Team, First Work On Yourself” by Jennifer Porter (5 minutes) Read “10 Things Authentic Leaders Do” by Robin Sharma (10 minutes) Watch “One Leader’s Journey to Become More Vulnerable and Why It Matters” (4 minutes) Reading 3 – Placeholder for selection from […]
December: Pre-Work
PRE-WORK This will take about 25 minutes to complete. Read “The Small Giants Approach to Leadership” ebook (15-20 minutes) Read “Redefining Leadership: How One Leader Changed His Ways” by Paul Spiegelman (5 minutes) Heads up! 30 minutes prior to our call, you’ll receive an email with the results of your 360 leadership survey. Take a […]
Dec. Let’s put it into practice!
HOMEWORK Now it’s time to implement some of what you’ve learned. Step 1: Create an action plan based on your feedback to become a more effective leader in one or two areas. Use the action plan template we have provided to document your plan: Google Doc |Word Doc |PDF Step 2: Share your plan with […]
December: Call Agenda
AGENDA Here’s what to expect on this month’s video call: Breathing exercise Personal and professional check-in Breakout 1: Reflection chat Report out on reflection question from pre-work Facilitator Session: Jackie Simon Interpreting your 360-degree feedback Understanding your leadership style and how to: Encourage open communication Set clear objectives Build good working relationships Hold people accountable […]
Building Culture in Virtual Teams
Positive workplaces don’t happen by accident. Purpose-driven leaders know that behind the best company cultures, you’ll find leaders who put in consistent, intentional hard work to build this aspect of their organization. But, what happens to the culture if you and your employees don’t see each other every day? What happens to the camaraderie and […]
In Case You Missed the Call
Didn’t make it to the August call? No problem! Call Recording: Watch the recording from the August call to get caught up and prepare for your homework assignment. View Additional ResourcesCheck out the extra resources shared on today’s call: Book: Good to Great Book: Built to Last Keep going! Click “mark complete” to continue on […]
Post Work
Now let’s put this into practice! Task 1: Complete This 15/5 Form Today we learned about Service Express’ method for tracking and measuring employee performance and progress towards personal and professional goals. Now it’s time for you to try it! Click below to download the 15/5 template and complete it for your own job role […]
In Case You Missed the Call
Didn’t make it to the August call? No problem! Call Recording: Watch the recording from the August call to get caught up and prepare for your homework assignment. View Additional ResourcesCheck out the extra resources shared on today’s call: Book: The Ideal Team Player Book: The Dream Manager Book: Measure what matters Survey: Q12 Employee […]
Post Work
Now let’s put this into practice! Task 1: Complete This 15/5 Form Today we learned about Service Express’ method for tracking and measuring employee performance and progress towards personal and professional goals. Now it’s time for you to try it! Click below to download the 15/5 template and complete it for your own job role […]
Meet the Facilitator
Say Hello to Josh! Josh Leatherman Josh Leatherman is a transformational sales and marketing leader with experience leading customer acquisition, adoption and advocacy. The Chief Marketing Officer at Service Express since 2011, Joshua has helped to grow the company from $30 million in annual revenue to over $100 million by implementing successful demand generation, revenue […]
Meet the Facilitator
Who you’ll be hearing from. Task 5: Learn about Paul: Paul Spiegelman is the co-founder of the Small Giants Community, a peer-group of purpose-driven business leaders. He is the former chief culture officer of Stericycle, the co-founder and former CEO of BerylHealth and the founder and chairman of The Beryl Institute. Paul is a New York Times best-selling […]
Your Values
What are your values? Task 1: Identify them! List your top 5 leadership values. These values define who and what you are all about. Include a definition and a description of what each value means to you. Not sure where to start? Check out this worksheet. There are no “right” answers! Be sure to spend […]
Agenda
What to expect when we see each other in October: Task 5: Review the agenda for our in-person meetup. Here’s what to expect when we come together in person. Feel free to reach out to hello@smallgiants.org if you have any questions — we’re so excited to meet you all IRL (in real life)! Wednesday, October […]
Objectives
Here’s what we’ll accomplish in October: Objectives: Set expectations for program framework & meaningful participation Understand the foundation of the Small Giants philosophy Get to know cohort members and build bonds Articulate and share your personal leadership values Learn a framework for personal and professional visioning Articulate your personal vision and goals for the program […]
Assessments
Let’s see where you’re at! Task 6: Complete Self AssessmentsClick each section below to complete the leadership self-assessments. Demographics and Purpose, Values, and Vision SectionThis section will take about 17 minutes. Click here to complete this section. Leadership SectionThis section will take about 8 minutes. Click here to complete this section. Culture SectionThis section […]
Read Small Giants
Let’s start at the beginning! Task 4: Read Small Giants before our in-person meet up. Check your mail for a welcome package from our Small Giants Community team containing the book and a few other goodies. Next Up: Meet Your Cohort! Once you’ve completed the task above, click “mark complete” to continue.
Book Your Travel
First things first: Book your flight and hotel. We can’t wait to see you for our in-person kickoff in Atlanta! Task 1: Book Your FlightWhen booking your flight to Atlanta, please arrive on or before October 9. Our first activity will be starting at 6:30PM the evening of October 9. Task 2: Book Your HotelBook […]