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Organizational leaders face enormous challenges. Change is constant. It’s as if leaders are piloting a river raft through constant white water.
The thriving leader in our century does not go faster, they go deeper. They seek to align their outer actions with their own deepest values and drives, with their true self. The Deep Leadership Community of Practice provides rest, reflection, and renewal specifically for these organizational leaders. It helps leaders go deeper by exploring key ideas in the company of like-minded, supportive leaders, and nurturing their own inner work. Expand the FAQ below for more detailed information. |
Who might be interested?
Members of Deep Leadership Community of Practice:
If you check all of these boxes, this group is for you.
- Are senior leaders of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations
- May be persons of faith or “spiritual but not religious”, but intuit from their lived experience that there is a depth dimension to life that they want to explore and bring fully to bear in their role as a leader.
- See the urgent needs of the world and want to bring their leadership capacities in service of making the world a better and more healthy place for all. Success is measured more by the positive impact they have on the world than simply increasing their personal wealth.
- Recognize, with Gandhi, that they have to be the change they want to see in the world. They are committed to personal growth.
- Seek connection and accountability with others in their journey.
If you check all of these boxes, this group is for you.
Why does this matter?
Organizational leaders face enormous challenges. It is hard enough navigating a global pandemic. On top of this we have a rapidly changing workforce with the retirement of the Baby Boomers and the rise of the Millennial generation, an uncertain and volatile economy, and a polarized political climate. Add to that the uncertainties of global climate and environmental crisis. Leaders find themselves in a state of turmoil and exhaustion. It’s as if they’re piloting a river raft through constant white water.
In this environment, how do you find your footing? How do you ground yourself in that which does not change? How create a workplace where employees thrive? How do you mobilize your resources to solve your piece of the problem?
The thriving leader in our century does not go faster, they go deeper. They seek to align their outer actions with their own deepest values and drives, with their true self. They do their shadow work, and know the strength that comes from experiential humility and curiosity.
In this environment, how do you find your footing? How do you ground yourself in that which does not change? How create a workplace where employees thrive? How do you mobilize your resources to solve your piece of the problem?
The thriving leader in our century does not go faster, they go deeper. They seek to align their outer actions with their own deepest values and drives, with their true self. They do their shadow work, and know the strength that comes from experiential humility and curiosity.
What benefits can i hope to experience?
The Deep Leadership community of practice helps leaders:
- Develop their self-reflective capacity, the most important lever in becoming a more agile leader.
- Expand their knowledge of best practices in leadership and organizational development, giving them more options for dealing with change and complexity.
- Ease the built-in loneliness of leadership by fostering deep connections with other leaders.
How does it work?
The Deep Leadership Community of Practice is a commitment to two two-hour meetings per month.
Session 1: Deepening knowledge (Head knowing)
Session 2: Deepening Experience (Heart knowing)
Practice
Session 1: Deepening knowledge (Head knowing)
- Whole group session presented in person (when community health permits) and virtually (for long-distance members and those who need to avoid in-person gatherings)
- 30 minute check-in and contemplative practice
- 90 minute topic of the month. Sample topics include:
- Motivation - How do you motivate people to give their best?
- Strategic planning - aligning mission, vision, values, strategy, and goals
- Leadership agility in leading change, leading teams, and hosting pivotal conversations
- Organizational governance and decision making
- 5Q APEST model
- Integral theory, spiral dynamics
- Power in organizational life
- Conflict management
- Motivation - How do you motivate people to give their best?
- Dates for these meetings are
- 2 pm Friday, November 19, 2021
- 2 pm Friday, December 17, 2021
- 2 pm Friday, January 21, 2022
- 2 pm Friday, November 19, 2021
Session 2: Deepening Experience (Heart knowing)
Practice
- Groups of 3-4 persons meeting with a facilitator. Groups will either meet in-person, or virtually, depending on the needs of the members.
- 30 minute check in and contemplative practice
- 90 minute group spiritual formation
- Dates for these meetings will be determined by each small group
What am i committing myself to?
This pilot program runs for three months, beginning at 2 pm, Friday, November 19, 2021. At the end of the pilot, the Pathways and the members will decide if the program will continue. Members can expect to participate in 12 hours of meetings over the three months.
what is the cost?
The cost for this three-month pilot program is a nominal fee of $375 per person. Discounts for leaders of not-for-profit programs are available.
how many people will be admitted to the program?
Space in this pilot program is limited to eight persons.
how do I apply?
Please send an email to Evan Miller by October 15 2021. Please answer these questions:
- Name
- Role
- Organization
- Address
- Mobile phone
- Preference for in-person or virtual Deepening Experience group
- What are the top three challenges you face today as a leader?
- Why do you want to be part of this pilot program?