The purpose of the SS is to CONNECT, CATALYZE, and DEVELOP – that is, to improve the Guardian’s organization and our network of self-directed learners, by creating impactful conversations that develop our people, ignite innovation, and build a pipeline of talent and ideas that help us fulfill our mission. These engagements are opportunities for leaders to lift up their head from the day to day, and to step back and engage in thought provoking material with thought provoking leaders.

*If you want to be on our distro, please fill out this quick survey: https://forms.gle/3efdL1Bx5CJyMHhu8

Up Next

• Alex Samara, author of Transforming Basketball: Changing How We Think About Basketball Performance will join us on Sept 30th @11 am EST. (Constraints Led Approach to Coaching)

Please remember that our Speaker Series engagements require ACTIVE PARTICIPATION (Cameras On) – If you are unable to commit to having your video on and able to contribute to small group (breakout room) dialogue, we would ask that you wait for the video recording.

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Purpose

The purpose of the SS is to serve as a catalyst for learning, innovation, creativity, and dialogue among our network of high-performing life-learners who are passionate about their development.  These engagements are virtual opportunities for motivated learners to lift their head from the day to day, and to step back and engage in thought provoking material with thought provoking people.

The differentiator between our engagements and other content available is connection.  While each speaker provides valuable ideas and insights, this is just the beginning. The main event is the participants coming together to have meaningful dialogue, generating new ideas and new relationships in the process.

End State

The Guardians host a diverse network of leaders who obtain unique perspectives that they would not likely have gotten without using the Speaker Series as a forum to step outside of their community. 100% of the people in the Speaker Series are engaged and are active contributors in dialogue.  People are using the Speaker Series as a catalyst to form connections and understand each other’s challenges so they can engage “outside of the room” to form collaborative partnerships.  Specifically, we will see…

• …our network grow in size/quality/diversity - SS provides access to leaders otherwise inaccessible (military, academia, authors, professional sports, etc.)
• …a growth in catalytic connections between the SS network and high-impact projects within the Guardians organization – new projects/approaches/ideas that we can trace back to the SS network
• …the recruitment of talent from the network into our organization – building a pipeline of quality people to fill spots – and to spot potential new roles as we evolve.
• …people feel as though it provides unique value as evidenced by us continuously receiving recommendations for both attendees and speakers
• …that we become part of other organization’s L & D efforts

Participant Expectations

• No RSVP required…no apologies needed if you sign up and don’t make it – life is busy, we get it
• If / when you do participate, this is an ACTIVE call; we use breakout rooms. The expectation is camera on and be prepared share and contribute
  • If this is not your thing, we ask you to wait for the recording and SHOW NOTES