Whether you’re a beginner or mid-level leader, or executive staff looking to refresh your basic leadership skills, this 8-part leadership training series is designed to empower you with the camaraderie, tools and confidence needed to excel.
Note: The First Series (Sessions 1-4) was held on October 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2024, and is no longer available. However, the Second Series is now open for registration! Check out the details below.
WHEN:
- Second Series (Sessions 5-8): January 14, 21, 28, and February 4, 2025
- Can’t attend the full series? Individual classes are available for registration. Pricing details and registration can be found here.
TIME:
- Cohort Meetings: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM PT (only available for the 8 session ticket purchase, however if you have registered for session 5-8 and you are interested in joining, please email Liza Rivera-Gonzalez at lrivera@cameonetwork.org)
- Training Sessions: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT
PREVIEW OF WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN SESSIONS 5-8:
- Session 5: Navigating Conflict: Building Stronger Teams Through Effective Leadership [January 14, 2025 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM] Gain insights into navigating various levels of conflict, providing and receiving constructive feedback, and developing essential conflict management skills to foster accountability and create a harmonious workplace environment.
- Session 6: Inspiring Leadership: Cultivating Trust and Effective Communication for a Stronger Organizational Culture [January 21, 2025 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM] Explore essential leadership skills that foster active listening, build trust, enhance employee engagement, and effectively lead change, all while creating an inclusive and motivating environment for high-performing teams.
- Session 7: Empowered Leadership: Overcoming Imposter Feelings and Fostering Growth [January 28, 2025from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM] Explore the origins of imposter syndrome, discover strategies to overcome self-doubt, and learn how to foster psychological safety, resilience, and a growth mindset within teams through mentorship and positive self-talk.
- Session 8: Align, Advocate, Advance: Mastering the Skills of Managing Up [February 4, 2025 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM]Learn how to effectively manage up by understanding your manager’s style, communicating transparently, and proactively addressing challenges, all while aligning your goals and values to enhance collaboration and organizational success.
ABOUT THE TRAINERS:
- Naima McQueen is a cross-sector management, strategy, and convening consultant; event producer; financial empowerment curriculum designer and facilitator; and business education instructor. Her core focus is advising mission-driven, startup and growth stage organizations in the Bay Area and New York. She was the Executive Director of Alliance for Community Development, a 501c3 nonprofit committed to increasing access to capital for under-resourced communities through free entrepreneurial ecosystem navigation and events for business owners, entrepreneurs, and service providers.
- Dr. Dene’ Starks-McGee is an educator, speaker, author, radio and film producer, international speaker, a certified trauma specialist, and business consultant. Dr. Starks McGee specializes in working with other professionals to find innovative and sustainable ways to transform lives through teaching and learning. Dr. Starks-McGee serves as facilitator of governance workshops, leadership development programs, and strategic planning for organizations within the United States and Abroad.