Thank you for coming out to the 2023 Alliance Summit!

As promised, here’s a series of downloadable’s after my presentation on Wednesday, September 20th!

A lot of you mentioned wanting to look into having me speak at an upcoming event of yours. Would love to connect about that and get some fun events on the calendar together!

Enjoy!

Video of the Ubuntu story I told at our keynote:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCLde8KwMTE&t=2s

Great leaders, like Doc Rivers, recognize that the economic potential of any successful team or community is not just in individual prowess but in their ability to connect, collaborate, and champion a shared vision.

When faced with challenges, the best leaders don't just strategize or optimize; they humanize, exemplifying the power of connection and community.

We live in an epidemic of loneliness and a crisis of disconnection within the workplace.

Mental illness is at an all time high, while our social emotional wellbeing has plummeted. Wreaking havoc on belonging, creativity, innovation, and more.

Your community is filled with internal and external stakeholders that are crumbling under the agitation of uncertain times, burnout, stress, anxiety, yield record, low engagement levels. While yielding record high loneliness and depression rates. When your community and your people don't connect in meaningful ways, they feel alone in their struggles.

What we choose to invest in today becomes our priorities for the future.

3 C Model of Collaborative Leadership

Our story about Doc Rivers, the head coach of the 2008 Boston Celtics, provides a compelling example of leadership that recognizes the power of connection, collaboration, and championing a shared vision. Here’s how Rivers exemplified these leadership attributes during the Celtics' 2007-2008 championship run:

1. Connection: When the 2007-2008 season began, the Boston Celtics had assembled a "Big Three" in Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen. These players were all-stars in their own right, but they had never played together on the same team. Doc Rivers faced the challenge of getting these three superstars to play cohesively. He focused on building trust and ensuring each player felt valued and understood their role. One of the famous practices he introduced was the "Ubuntu" philosophy, an African word that means "I am because we are." It's about emphasizing communal success over individual achievements.
2. Collaboration: Rivers fostered an environment where everyone had a voice, from the star players to the benchwarmers. He made sure players communicated openly with each other, breaking down any potential egos or barriers. Regular team meetings, film sessions, and practices were all focused on working together, identifying weaknesses, and maximizing strengths. This collaboration was evident on the court, where the Celtics often displayed selfless ball movement and stout team defense.
3. Shared Vision: From the start of the season, Rivers set the goal of winning a championship. This was not just a superficial aim; he instilled this vision in every player, making sure they all understood their roles in achieving this common goal. Every decision, strategy, and action was guided by this singular vision. Doc frequently reiterated that individual accolades and stats would mean nothing if the team didn't achieve its ultimate goal.

Detailed Breakdown:

1. Connection: