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Defining
leaders

In This Together

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Our Purpose

Defining Leaders was founded by the idea that together is better. We are a community that works together to help develop and lift each other up, helping to boost one another’s careers and make work a better place to be. 

 

​Many of us struggle to find support and direction within our professional journeys.  Our companies and organizations struggle in developing their internal leaders, and don’t always know where to go for help.

 

Here you'll find a community that focuses on helping our members find authentic connection, discovery, and empowerment so they can enjoy a healthy and fulfilling career.  In each session, we tackle challenging issues that we face today and hear real life stories of those that have been there, gaining from their experiences.  We will also hear stories from those who have struggled. 

Because you’re not in this alone.

Core Values

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Explore Different Perspectives

Different backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life offer a lot of learning, hear other’s stories and learn from them

Engage

Extroverts, Introverts, and Ambiverts alike feel comfortable getting involved, and gain those aha! Moments.

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Open Up

We have a genuine culture of trust, engagement, vulnerability and belonging. Express yourself, have fun, you’re safe here.

Create Community

We support each other and boost people up with authentic, positive, uplifting, and valuable insights.

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Thrive

A group that keeps you going, kindles new ideas, and encourages personal and professional growth.

Past Events

  • Nov 06, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
    Zoom
    What about when its tough?! When there's little or no trust, or differing opinions?. Let's learn to be persuasive rather than abrasive, how to get back to productive dialogue when others blow up or clam up, and learn powerful skills for mastering high-stakes conversations in any setting.
  • Oct 23, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT
    Zoom
    "That isn't what I meant!" Truly listening and being heard is far from simple, even between people who care about each other. In this session, we'll learn ways to analyzes how any conversation can go off the rails and provides essential skills for building mutual understanding.
  • Oct 09, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT
    Zoom
    A leader’s ability to communicate clearly and effectively with employees, within teams, and across the organization is one of the foundations of a successful business. This week, we'll discuss the foundation of excellent communication.
  • Oct 02, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Zoom
    Help us plan our next series! This one on becoming an excellent communicator.
  • Sep 25, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Zoom
    This week's discussion, we'll talk about how you can take control. Learn strategies to prioritize tasks, streamline your systems, and reclaim your time. Achieve more with less stress while maintaining a balanced life that supports your career growth.
  • Sep 11, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Zoom
    Caught in the hustle culture grind? This talk will help you break free and unlock your potential. Learn 5 steps to prioritize your time, boost productivity, and achieve work-life harmony. Discover how to get more done while nurturing a fulfilling personal life that fuels career growth.
  • Sep 04, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT
    Zoom
    In the relentless pursuit of success, many of us find ourselves enslaved by "Hustle Culture", working endless hours yet feeling perpetually behind. Jenna Piche shares "The Other Side of Busy". This week we're focusing on Mindset; tackling and dismantling the time scarcity mindset.
  • Aug 14, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Zoom
    "Shatter your assumptions about what it takes to improve and succeed. Find a more joyful path to progress". Adam Grant's book, Hidden Potential gives us insight into how we ourselves can all improve at improving. When opportunity doesn't knock, how can we build a door?
  • Jul 31, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Zoom
    Imagine what would be possible if you had the right people in your corner, supporting you, guiding you, and enlightening your path. Making connections, giving access, and creating space for you? Hear the stories of how they're built and practiced in this week's session!
  • Jul 24, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Zoom
    Join us to gain the insights and tools you need to build a powerful support network that will propel your career forward. Don’t miss this opportunity to take control of your career trajectory and ensure you have the advocates you need to succeed.
  • Jul 17, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Zoom
    Let’s define the whys and how’s behind building your Personal Board. Focusing on the motivation behind why you build one and what it does for you AND its members.
  • Jul 10, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Zoom
    Imagine what would be possible if you had the right people in your corner, supporting you, guiding you, and enlightening your path. Making connections, giving access, and creating space for you? Join us as we plan our next series on personal development, centered around building your own Board!
  • Jun 26, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Zoom
    In our Final Lunch and Learn focusing on Radical Candor, we learn how measuring how our feedback is accepted is as essential as that we give it, and we discuss how to encourage more of this on our teams! This week, we focus on how to make the feedback and insights conversations collaborative.
  • Jun 19, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Zoom
    Our second Radical Candor lunch and learn where we explore practices to get, give and encourage guidance and feedback at work (praise and criticism)!
  • Jun 12, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Zoom
    Join us for a new lunch and learn series featuring Kim Scott's Radical Candor! Interpersonal communication is critical to every day communication. If we build these skills, we can: - Bridge Communication Gaps - Get Comfortable with the uncomfortable - Develop ourselves and others as leaders
  • Jun 11, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Waukesha, N14 W23900 Stone Ridge Dr, Waukesha, WI 53188, USA
    Christel Wendelberger from Forward Communications will be leading our retreat on Mindful Gratitude! Join us for a great retreat you can leave calmer and more centered, with a deeper appreciation of yourself and connections, and bringa whole new energy to work and home!
  • Jun 05, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Zoom
    Join us as we plan our upcoming lunch and learn series on Kim Scott's Radical Candor! Set yourself on a path for personal and professional growth, learn how to have productive conversations using Radical Candor principles, and acquire the tools to transform your mindset.
  • May 29, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Zoom
    There is a weight of weighty things. It only gets heavier the longer you hold on to it. Discover the value of starting the day with the hardest thing first and see how all the other dominos fall into place!

Past Events

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