Leadership Development

Supporting Growth in Leaders for Uncertain Times

Our world is experiencing chaos and rapid change on a large scale. The reverberations of this are felt in every industry. For those who serve in libraries, schools, universities, faith communities, and non-profits, economic and social pressures are compounding resource scarcity and increasing needs. We need leaders who are equipped to succeed while also attending to their own health and wellbeing.

We understand that leadership development is about developing and attending to the whole person. It is not just about increasing knowledge and awareness of basic leadership principles. It is also about deepening self-awareness and gaining new perspectives on the leader’s context and unique contributions. Assessment tools that we have found helpful in developing leaders include Gallup’s CliftonStrengths and the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI).

One-on-One Executive Coaching for Leadership Development

For managers, directors, and C-suite officers who want to focus on developing as leaders, this package offers a guided coaching engagement over the course of six months and includes two assessments. In addition to six monthly coaching sessions, coachees will receive the CliftonStrengths for Leaders assessment resource and access to the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI). These assessments inform the establishment of a set of leadership development goals that coachees work toward over the course of the coaching engagement.

What’s Included: Six 1-hour monthly coaching sessions, one 45-minute reflection session, Clifton Strengths for Leaders, and TKI assessment tool

Investment: Six-month commitment, $1,100 (USD)

Leadership Development Cohorts

Our leadership development cohort programs blend executive coaching with mentoring, using a cohort model that facilitates connection and support among participants after the program concludes. Programs are co-facilitated by Myka Kennedy Stephens (accredited executive coach) and Kelly Campbell (mentor).

The topics we cover in our leadership development programs include:

• Leadership styles
• Communication styles
• Conflict management styles
• Building and maintaining trust
• Managing transitions
• Writing and implementing a personal leadership development plan

All leadership development programs include perpetual access to a private cohort space with resources and an inter-cohort networking space within the Fosgail Community. Our cohort programs are offered when there is sufficient interest. A cohort requires a minimum of four and no more than six participants.

Testimonials

“The cohort experience enabled me to make meaningful connections between who I am and the work I am called to in a theological library. It equipped me to better understand myself and the ways in which leadership principles apply to my work. I also enjoyed the chance to connect with mentors and other emerging leaders in our field. The one-on-one coaching sessions were insightful and produced significant results in my personal and professional life. I would highly recommend the cohort!” — Nathan Thebarge, Library Director, Trinity International University

“Participating in the Leadership Development cohort has profoundly shaped my understanding of authentic leadership. It helped me align my values and abilities with leadership practices and provided a reflective space to identify and prioritize areas for my personal growth.” — Christa Strickler, Collection Metadata Integrity & Management Librarian, University of Notre Dame

Interested in Joining a Cohort?

Please submit this interest form and we will be in touch when we announce the opening of a new cohort.

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