When I announced I was offering a leadership development group in Houston, a lot of the feedback I got was “sounds awesome, let me know if you offer this in my city”. Point taken. I’m exploring interest in a professional development group in Central Illinois, where the largest group of my readers are from. What’s a Growth Group Like?

The details are still in development. Here are the highlights:

• An intimate group of 10 participants who want to connect, be challenged, and grow.
• Teaching and group interactions led by me.
• Meeting in Champaign, 8am-5pm, one day per month, for a year. Out-of-towners welcome to travel in.
• Teaching, group interaction, real-time workshopping, and monthly action plans to enhance your relationships and your performance. We’ll have breakfast and lunch together too.
• Teaching topics on emotional intelligence, leading others effectively, addressing conflict, pursuing your passion and purpose, creating healthy culture, strategic planning, and more.
• Designed to be affordable, and reimbursable by your employer as a professional development experience. Pricing to be determined based on interest and feedback. Scholarships available for small nonprofits or motivated individuals to whom cost could be a barrier.
• Likely start date August, 2015.

If you are interested in being part of this group, would you send me an email and let me know? Early responders will have a chance to give input to help shape how we do this. You’ll also have first dibs on registering before it’s opened up to everyone else. Thanks!