I know from a lot of you (and my own experience) that one of the hardest things about being a leader who wants to build a better world is that it can be LONELY!
That's why I've created a safe space where kind leaders can confidentially challenge ourselves and others as we build a better world.
However, I know the other thing educational leaders are short of is TIME! We need a supportive community, but it needs to be efficient.
Enter the Kind Leadership Guild.
The Kind Leadership Guild is a professional development community of educational leaders who work in K-12, Higher Education, Libraries, Learning & Development, and related fields.
We share a common goal--to work together to build a better world via the power of education without burning out in the process.
Most Importantly, we believe in that goal enough to invest time and money to actually make it happen.
Sounds lovely, I know, and I'm sure you have some questions. In fact, if you're the kind of thoughtful, caring, and strategic leader who will be a good fit for the Guild, you ABSOLUTELY will have questions. Here's the common ones:
What do I get?
Inside the Kind Leadership Guild, Members learn, connect, and coach each other with live zoom meetings, a secure group chat, and a growing library of leadership courses designed for just-in-time professional development. You also will have DM access to me if you have a quick question or need to think through a bigger project.
How much will this cost?
After a $1 introductory rate for 30 days while you confirm that the Kind Leadership Guild is right for you, Members of the Guild are charged $30/month. Your price will never increase as long as you maintain your membership, even as we add new features, courses, and benefits.
Why should I pay for this when I can just join (insert free group or website here)?
First off, it's not always appropriate or safe to ask our leadership and management questions on social media for the whole world to see, even if you use a pseudonym or "anonymous" account.
That's why I wanted to create a private, password-protected and encrypted community governed by rules of confidentiality and mutual trust, so we can skip the euphemisms and diplomacy and have the deep, forthright conversations about our struggles that will help us finish venting and start healing. Free communities, even ones marked "private", simply can't offer that level of security.
Second, educational leaders know better than most that you can't build a better world if your organization isn't financially and energetically sustainable, and I want to be able to afford the tools and expertise that will enable me to provide the learning environment we deserve, and that will enable the Guild to last.
Finally, as educational leaders, we know that people are more likely to learn and grow if there's some skin in the game. I've found this as I've used similar communities as a growing leadership coach. If I pay for a resource, I am much more likely to work harder to make sure I get bang for my buck. You've probably noticed something similar if you've purchased a premium account for a self-improvement app, signed up for therapy, or even simply snagged that streaming service you've been wanting to get.
What do you expect from me?
A member of the Kind Leadership Guild, in addition to paying for membership, agrees to follow the Guild's mission and core values, written and agreed upon by the Guild's charter members at our first meeting in Summer 2023. They are as follows:
The mission of the Kind Leadership Guild is to create a safe space where kind leaders and aspiring leaders can confidentially share our challenges and wins, in order to heal ourselves, our organizations, and our communities.
Core Values
1. Kindness
2. Growth Mindset
3. Responsibility to the group and to ourselves
Guild Guidelines:
1. Presume positive intent while being mindful of negative impact
2. We encourage all questions—there are no stupid questions
3. We strive to meet people where they’re at
4. "Don’t be an ass"--i.e, treat each other with respect
5. We challenge the ideas, not the person having them
6. We assume responsibility for our growth as leaders from our time in the Guild
7. We protect this space by sharing what we learned when we can help others, but keeping identifying details within the Guild.
I want to make sure any Guild members understand the ground rules of this group before they join, and it will save us both time if the Guild turns out not to be for you right now.
I have a responsibility to you and current guild members to assure that everyone understands and agrees to follow the rules, and understands the consequences of violating them. If we decide you're not a fit, I'll cancel your membership and give you a refund for the current month, no hard feelings.
How will I know if the Guild is working for me?
Soon after you join the Guild, you will receive a link to schedule a free private 30 minute welcome chat with me! In our welcome conversation, you will share your short-term goals for your time in the Guild, and I will help you refine them into measurable outcomes that will help you determine if you are getting the value you want from the Guild. We'll check in again at the 30 day mark, and if you're not happy with what you're getting from the guild, you can unsubscribe and receive a full refund.
OK, Now What?
Well, that's up to you. if you're still reading this, you're almost certainly the type of leader who would be well-served by the Guild. But there's only one way to find out for sure--scroll down and join up. After all, it's only $1.