BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sophia Partners - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Sophia Partners X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sophia Partners REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210622T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210622T073000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20201224T014312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T195846Z UID:10000206-1624343400-1624347000@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Leaders Do Lunch DESCRIPTION:Asking for Feedback\nWhether you are leading a project or people\, you need to give feedback to others regularly.  That is not what this session is about.  It is not even about how good you are at receiving unsolicited feedback from others.   \nDuring this session we are going to focus our servant leadership conversation on being intentional about asking for feedback from others. \nChrista Williams\, Executive Director of Sophia Transformative Leadership Partners\, will facilitate this session.  \n  \n  \nRegister to attend:  June 22  URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/community-of-practice-leaders-do-lunch-6/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210618T023000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210618T033000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20201224T014156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T180059Z UID:10000205-1623983400-1623987000@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Coffee + Conversation DESCRIPTION:Asking for Feedback\nWhether you are leading a project or people\, you need to give feedback to others regularly.  That is not what this session is about.  It is not even about how good you are at receiving unsolicited feedback from others.   \nDuring this session we are going to focus our servant leadership conversation on being intentional about asking for feedback from others. \nChrista Williams\, Executive Director of Sophia Transformative Leadership Partners\, will facilitate this session.  \n  \n  \nRegister to attend:  June 18 URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/community-of-practice-coffee-conversation-6/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210525T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210525T073000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20201224T014043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T205819Z UID:10000204-1621924200-1621927800@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Leaders Do Lunch DESCRIPTION:Wellbeing at Work\nA book review and discussion \n  \nDuring this session we will review and discuss the findings in the May 2021 release of a new book from the Gallup organization that explores the five key elements of Wellbeing at Work – career\, social\, financial\, physical and community – and how organizations can help employees and teams thrive in those areas.  Known for its research on employee engagement and workplace culture\, this book simplifies the how-to’s and must haves for individual leaders\, teams and organizations to create a net thriving well being for employees in the workplace.          \n  \nChrista Williams\, Executive Director of Sophia Transformative Leadership Partners\, will facilitate this session.  \n  \nRegister to attend:  May 25 URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/community-of-practice-leaders-do-lunch-5/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210524T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210524T100000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20210112T204328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T214752Z UID:10000213-1621841400-1621850400@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:Servant Leadership Essentials DESCRIPTION:This six-part leadership program builds individuals capacities through skill-building exercises and group dialogue to increase one’s ability to serve and lead in organizations – and across their community. \n  \n  \n  \nApply NOW for Servant Leadership Essentials URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/servant-leadership-essentials/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210521T023000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210521T033000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20201224T013926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T204906Z UID:10000203-1621564200-1621567800@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Coffee + Conversation DESCRIPTION:Wellbeing at Work\nA book review and discussion \n  \nDuring this session we will review and discuss the findings in the May 2021 release of a new book from the Gallup organization that explores the five key elements of Wellbeing at Work – career\, social\, financial\, physical and community – and how organizations can help employees and teams thrive in those areas.  Known for its research on employee engagement and workplace culture\, this book simplifies the how-to’s and must haves for individual leaders\, teams and organizations to create a net thriving well being for employees in the workplace.          \n  \nChrista Williams\, Executive Director of Sophia Transformative Leadership Partners\, will facilitate this session.  \n  \nRegister to attend:  May 21 URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/community-of-practice-coffee-conversation-5/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210517T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210517T100000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20210112T223354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T211049Z UID:10000217-1621236600-1621245600@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:Servant Leadership Essentials DESCRIPTION:This six-part leadership program builds individuals capacities through skill-building exercises and group dialogue to increase one’s ability to serve and lead in organizations – and across their community. \n  \n  \n  \nApply NOW for Servant Leadership Essentials URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/servant-leadership-essentials-10/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210510T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210510T103000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20210112T223011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T032923Z UID:10000215-1620633600-1620642600@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:Servant Leadership Essentials DESCRIPTION:This six-part leadership program builds individuals capacities through skill-building exercises and group dialogue to increase one’s ability to serve and lead in organizations – and across their community. \n  \n  \n  \nApply NOW for Servant Leadership Essentials URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/servant-leadership-essentials-8/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210503T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210503T100000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20210112T223302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T210924Z UID:10000216-1620027000-1620036000@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:Servant Leadership Essentials DESCRIPTION:This six-part leadership program builds individuals capacities through skill-building exercises and group dialogue to increase one’s ability to serve and lead in organizations – and across their community. \n  \n  \n  \nApply NOW for Servant Leadership Essentials URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/servant-leadership-essentials-9/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T073000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20201224T013053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T173523Z UID:10000201-1619505000-1619508600@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Leaders Do Lunch DESCRIPTION:Questions about Servant Leadership?\nTogether\, we will explore the answers.   \n \nWhat questions do you have about servant leadership? What do you really want to know more about?  If we could answer one thing about servant leadership\, what question would be on your list?   \n  \nIt doesn’t matter if you first heard the words servant leadership uttered yesterday\, or if you are a life-long practitioner\, this session will give you an opportunity to learn more about servant leadership from others who will be in attendance.  Because servant-leaders\, by nature\, strive for growth in self and those they lead/serve\, they are always asking questions and searching for answers.  \n  \nIn this community of practice session\, we will discuss YOUR servant leadership questions and collectively explore answers.   The Sophia Servant Leadership Community of Practice sessions connect people who share a common interest in learning and practicing servant leadership.       \n  \nSend your questions in advance to christa@sophiapartners.org.  Or\, just register to attend and ask your questions during the session.   \nChrista Williams\, Executive Director of Sophia Transformative Leadership Partners\, will facilitate this session along with those who attend.  \nRegister to attend:  April 27 URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/community-of-practice-leaders-do-lunch-4/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210426T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210426T103000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20210112T222845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T033010Z UID:10000214-1619424000-1619433000@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:Servant Leadership Essentials DESCRIPTION:This six-part leadership program builds individuals capacities through skill-building exercises and group dialogue to increase one’s ability to serve and lead in organizations – and across their community. \n  \n  \n  \nApply NOW for Servant Leadership Essentials URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/servant-leadership-essentials-7/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T033000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T060000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20210216T010036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210216T010036Z UID:10000219-1618975800-1618984800@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:CliftonStrengths® 34 DESCRIPTION:CliftonStrengths® 34 Assessment uncovers your top talent themes\, giving you an opportunity to dive deeper into your personal leadership journey.  New to Sophia\, this course is perfect for anyone who wants to learn about their strengths and how to use them. \n  \nApply NOW for CliftonStrengths® 34 URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/cliftonstrengths-34/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210419T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210419T100000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20210112T223454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T210803Z UID:10000218-1618817400-1618826400@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:Servant Leadership Essentials DESCRIPTION:This six-part leadership program builds individuals capacities through skill-building exercises and group dialogue to increase one’s ability to serve and lead in organizations – and across their community. \n  \n  \n  \nApply NOW for Servant Leadership Essentials URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/servant-leadership-essentials-11/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210416T023000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210416T033000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20201224T012940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T173320Z UID:10000199-1618540200-1618543800@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Coffee + Conversation DESCRIPTION:Questions about Servant Leadership?\nTogether\, we will explore the answers.   \n \nWhat questions do you have about servant leadership? What do you really want to know more about?  If we could answer one thing about servant leadership\, what question would be on your list?   \n  \nIt doesn’t matter if you first heard the words servant leadership uttered yesterday\, or if you are a life-long practitioner\, this session will give you an opportunity to learn more about servant leadership from others who will be in attendance.  Because servant-leaders\, by nature\, strive for growth in self and those they lead/serve\, they are always asking questions and searching for answers.  \n  \nIn this community of practice session\, we will discuss YOUR servant leadership questions and collectively explore answers.   The Sophia Servant Leadership Community of Practice sessions connect people who share a common interest in learning and practicing servant leadership.       \n  \nSend your questions in advance to christa@sophiapartners.org.  Or\, just register to attend and ask your questions during the session.   \nChrista Williams\, Executive Director of Sophia Transformative Leadership Partners\, will facilitate this session along with those who attend.  \nRegister to attend:  April 16 URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/community-of-practice-coffee-conversation-4/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T033000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T060000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20201223T232637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T232637Z UID:10000188-1616556600-1616565600@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:Servant Leadership Essentials DESCRIPTION:This six-part leadership program builds individuals capacities through skill-building exercises and group dialogue to increase one’s ability to serve and lead in organizations – and across their community. \n  \n  \n  \nApply NOW for Servant Leadership Essentials URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/servant-leadership-essentials-6/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210323T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210323T073000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20201224T012831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T185449Z UID:10000196-1616481000-1616484600@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Leaders Do Lunch DESCRIPTION:Creating a Mentorship Program \nMentors\, Coaches and Learning Partners; what’s the difference? \nNot only is mentoring essential to ensuring organizational and leadership sustainability\, it is a fundamental servant leadership practice; the growth and well-being of others. This month’s session will feature a conversation with Curtiss Peck\, Principal Consultant at ASI Consulting Group & Learning Facilitator for R.A.C.E. Suicide Prevention.  Curtiss will discuss the importance of creating a mentoring pipeline based on his experiences in corporate cultures\, including Northwestern Mutual and Harley Davidson.  He will focus on how to ‘operationalize’ a formal mentoring program.  We will explore together how mentoring is the same and different from the need for ‘learning partners’ and ‘coaches.’    \nChrista Williams\, Executive Director of Sophia Transformative Leadership Partners\, will facilitate this session in partnership with Curtiss Peck.   \nRegister to attend:  March 23 URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/community-of-practice-leaders-do-lunch-3/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210319T023000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210319T033000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20201224T012642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T022926Z UID:10000195-1616121000-1616124600@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Coffee + Conversation DESCRIPTION:Creating a Mentorship Program \nMentors\, Coaches and Learning Partners; what’s the difference? \nNot only is mentoring essential to ensuring organizational and leadership sustainability\, it is a fundamental servant leadership practice; the growth and well-being of others. This month’s session will feature a conversation with Curtiss Peck\, Principal Consultant at ASI Consulting Group & Learning Facilitator for R.A.C.E. Suicide Prevention.  Curtiss will discuss the importance of creating a mentoring pipeline based on his experiences in corporate cultures\, including Northwestern Mutual and Harley Davidson.  He will focus on how to ‘operationalize’ a formal mentoring program.  We will explore together how mentoring is the same and different from the need for ‘learning partners’ and ‘coaches.’    \nChrista Williams\, Executive Director of Sophia Transformative Leadership Partners\, will facilitate this session in partnership with Curtiss Peck.   \nRegister to attend:  March 19 URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/community-of-practice-coffee-conversation-3/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210310T023000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210310T050000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20201223T232505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T232505Z UID:10000186-1615343400-1615352400@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:Servant Leadership Essentials DESCRIPTION:This six-part leadership program builds individuals capacities through skill-building exercises and group dialogue to increase one’s ability to serve and lead in organizations – and across their community. \n  \n  \n  \nApply NOW for Servant Leadership Essentials URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/servant-leadership-essentials-5/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T023000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T050000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20201223T232330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T232330Z UID:10000185-1614133800-1614142800@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:Servant Leadership Essentials DESCRIPTION:This six-part leadership program builds individuals capacities through skill-building exercises and group dialogue to increase one’s ability to serve and lead in organizations – and across their community. \n  \n  \n  \nApply NOW for Servant Leadership Essentials URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/servant-leadership-essentials-4/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210223T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210223T063000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20201224T011302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T210727Z UID:10000193-1614058200-1614061800@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Leaders Do Lunch DESCRIPTION:Tashi Deley\nhonoring the greatness in others as a servant leadership practice\nWhen people in Tibet greet one another\, instead of saying “Hello”\, they press the palms of their hands together and say\, “Tashi Deley” – which means\, “I Honor the Greatness in You.” \nAttendees of this community of practice session will learn about ‘tashi deley’ and its connection to servant leadership through an interview with Rebecca Braden\, author of the book “Sanjaygawa and the Yak Whisperer.”  The book is a story of hope for “Young Ones of All Ages.” Through Rebecca’s remarks and in small group conversations\, attendees will learn and explore the importance of “Honoring the Greatness in Yourself and Others” as a servant leadership practice.   \nAbout Rebecca Braden:  For over 27 years\, Rebecca has been coaching and developing leaders\, predominantly in the tech sector\, on every continent except Antarctica. Rebecca’s passion is Servant Leadership\, a way of leading that presumes the only reason for a leader to exist is to serve those he/she is privileged to lead and help them reach their fullest potential. Her work centers on helping develop conscious leaders who are able to set the performance bar high while keeping people whole and organizations humane – primarily in the context of highly competitive corporate environments.  \nThis month’s dialogue featuring Rebecca Braden is being hosted in support of the Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac Tashi Deley initiative for children and their families in the greater Fond du Lac community. *this session will be taped. \nRegister to attend: February 23 URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/community-of-practice-leaders-do-lunch-2/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210219T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210219T023000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20201224T011023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T210624Z UID:10000190-1613698200-1613701800@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Coffee + Conversation DESCRIPTION:Tashi Deley\nhonoring the greatness in others as a servant leadership practice\nWhen people in Tibet greet one another\, instead of saying “Hello”\, they press the palms of their hands together and say\, “Tashi Deley” – which means\, “I Honor the Greatness in You.” \nAttendees of this community of practice session will learn about ‘tashi deley’ and its connection to servant leadership through an interview with Rebecca Braden\, author of the book “Sanjaygawa and the Yak Whisperer.”  The book is a story of hope for “Young Ones of All Ages.” Through Rebecca’s remarks and in small group conversations\, attendees will learn and explore the importance of “Honoring the Greatness in Yourself and Others” as a servant leadership practice.   \nAbout Rebecca Braden:  For over 27 years\, Rebecca has been coaching and developing leaders\, predominantly in the tech sector\, on every continent except Antarctica. Rebecca’s passion is Servant Leadership\, a way of leading that presumes the only reason for a leader to exist is to serve those he/she is privileged to lead and help them reach their fullest potential. Her work centers on helping develop conscious leaders who are able to set the performance bar high while keeping people whole and organizations humane – primarily in the context of highly competitive corporate environments.  \nThis month’s dialogue featuring Rebecca Braden is being hosted in support of the Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac Tashi Deley initiative for children and their families in the greater Fond du Lac community. *this session will be taped. \nRegister to attend:  February 19  URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/community-of-practice-coffee-conversation-2/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210210T023000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210210T050000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20201223T232157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T232157Z UID:10000183-1612924200-1612933200@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:Servant Leadership Essentials DESCRIPTION:This six-part leadership program builds individuals capacities through skill-building exercises and group dialogue to increase one’s ability to serve and lead in organizations – and across their community. \n  \n  \n  \nApply NOW for Servant Leadership Essentials URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/servant-leadership-essentials-3/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210127T023000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210127T050000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20201223T231925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T231940Z UID:10000182-1611714600-1611723600@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:Servant Leadership Essentials DESCRIPTION:This six-part leadership program builds individuals capacities through skill-building exercises and group dialogue to increase one’s ability to serve and lead in organizations – and across their community. \n  \n  \n  \nApply NOW for Servant Leadership Essentials URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/servant-leadership-essentials-2/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210126T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210126T063000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20201223T230622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T202513Z UID:10000181-1611639000-1611642600@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Leaders Do Lunch DESCRIPTION:Servant Leadership for 2021 – Thought leaders\, resources\, & recommendations\nThere isn’t one way to ‘be’ a servant-leader.  And\, Robert K Greenleaf is not the only one who ever wrote about servant leadership.  Some authors have narrowed servant leadership down to seven concepts\, some have ten principles\, others say it is only one core philosophy.  In this session we will discuss thought leaders\, authors\, resources and recommendations in addition to Greenleaf that can support your learning and practice of servant leadership.  Attendees should plan on bringing their own “best of” leadership thought leaders\, authors and resources to share with their peers.       \n  \nThis month’s dialogue will be facilitated by Christa Williams\, Executive Director of Sophia Transformative Leadership Partners. \n  \nRegister to attend: January 26 URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/community-of-practice-leaders-do-lunch/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210115T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210115T023000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20201223T225951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T202355Z UID:10000180-1610674200-1610677800@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Coffee + Conversation DESCRIPTION:Servant Leadership for 2021 – Thought leaders\, resources\, & recommendations\nThere isn’t one way to ‘be’ a servant-leader.  And\, Robert K Greenleaf is not the only one who ever wrote about servant leadership.  Some authors have narrowed servant leadership down to seven concepts\, some have ten principles\, others say it is only one core philosophy.  In this session we will discuss thought leaders\, authors\, resources and recommendations in addition to Greenleaf that can support your learning and practice of servant leadership.  Attendees should plan on bringing their own “best of” leadership thought leaders\, authors and resources to share with their peers.       \n  \nThis month’s dialogue will be facilitated by Christa Williams\, Executive Director of Sophia Transformative Leadership Partners. \n  \nRegister to attend:  January 15 URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/community-of-practice-coffee-conversation/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201222T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201222T063000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20200103T044052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T233705Z UID:10000174-1608615000-1608618600@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Leaders Do Lunch DESCRIPTION:What Are You Trying to Do?\nUsing Servant Leadership to Set Goals for 2021\nWith 2020 almost behind us\, have you created servant leadership goals for 2021 yet? \nRobert Greenleaf\, in his essay the “Servant as Leader\,” speaks to the importance of goal setting.  He says\, “A mark of a leader…is that he is better than most at pointing the direction.” \nAttendees will work through a 4 step process to create and/or refine a personal leadership plan against key servant leadership principles.  The session will include peer to peer sharing of best practices and resources for supporting personal leadership development. \nThis month’s dialogue will be facilitated by Christa Williams\, Executive Director of Sophia Transformative Leadership Partners. \nRegister to attend: December 22 URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/leaders-do-lunch-12-20/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201218T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201218T023000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20200103T031320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T233528Z UID:10000158-1608255000-1608258600@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Coffee + Conversation DESCRIPTION:What Are You Trying to Do?\nUsing Servant Leadership to Set Goals for 2021\nWith 2020 almost behind us\, have you created servant leadership goals for 2021 yet? \nRobert Greenleaf\, in his essay the “Servant as Leader\,” speaks to the importance of goal setting.  He says\, “A mark of a leader…is that he is better than most at pointing the direction.” \nAttendees will work through a 4 step process to create and/or refine a personal leadership plan against key servant leadership principles.  The session will include peer to peer sharing of best practices and resources for supporting personal leadership development. \nThis month’s dialogue will be facilitated by Christa Williams\, Executive Director of Sophia Transformative Leadership Partners. \n  \nRegister to attend:  December 18 URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/coffee-conversation-dec-20/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201124T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201124T063000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20200103T044003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201017T190624Z UID:10000173-1606195800-1606199400@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Leaders Do Lunch DESCRIPTION:Being the Servant-Leader You Want to Be\nThis session will focus on inspiration and practical application of the leadership lessons featured in the book Wisdom From The Woods\, co-authored by Sophia foundress\, Virginia (Ginny) Gilmore.   Note: reading the book is helpful but not required to attend this session.    \nThere are so many leadership mis-conceptions about spending time in thoughtful reflection.  Yet\, research shows that people who intentionally reflect\, just 15 minutes per day\, are 20-25% more productive\, happier\, and less burned out than people who do not.   So\, why don’t more people do it?  The number one reason that people say\, “they don’t know how to do it.” \nWith the help of Ginny Gilmore and Jenny Knuth\, current-Sophia board president\, you will not only learn from Ginny’s story from more than 25 years ago (from the woods in Door County)\, you will also “try-on” and “practice” reflective leadership as a way of improving your own servant leadership abilities.  Learn more about Ginny. \nRegister to attend:  November 24 \nVisit the Wisdom from the Woods website to learn more or purchase the book. URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/leaders-do-lunch-11-20/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201120T013000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201120T023000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20200103T031225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201017T190439Z UID:10000157-1605835800-1605839400@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Coffee + Conversation DESCRIPTION:Being the Servant-Leader You Want to Be\nThis session will focus on inspiration and practical application of the leadership lessons featured in the book Wisdom From The Woods\, co-authored by Sophia foundress\, Virginia (Ginny) Gilmore.   Note: reading the book is helpful but not required to attend this session.    \nThere are so many leadership mis-conceptions about spending time in thoughtful reflection.  Yet\, research shows that people who intentionally reflect\, just 15 minutes per day\, are 20-25% more productive\, happier\, and less burned out than people who do not.   So\, why don’t more people do it?  The number one reason that people say\, “they don’t know how to do it.” \nWith the help of Ginny Gilmore and Jenny Knuth\, current-Sophia board president\, you will not only learn from Ginny’s story from more than 25 years ago (from the woods in Door County)\, you will also “try-on” and “practice” reflective leadership as a way of improving your own servant leadership abilities.  Learn more about Ginny. \nRegister to attend:  November 20 \nVisit the Wisdom from the Woods website to learn more or buy the book. URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/coffee-conversation-nov-20/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201029T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201029T073000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20201023T213428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T213428Z UID:10000179-1603953000-1603956600@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:ASLC Community of Practice (CoP): Lunch DESCRIPTION:More than a meet-up\, this is an opportunity to join fellow attendees in a Community of Practice (CoP) to collectively address questions and deepen learning from attendance at the Sophia Aspiring Servant Leaders Conference – Include. This session will invite attendees to share AH-HA moments\, key take-aways\, growth opportunities\, resources and next steps through a peer-to-peer dialogue. \n  \nRegister to attend.   URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/aslc-community-of-practice-cop-lunch/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201029T023000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201029T023000 DTSTAMP:20260424T105546 CREATED:20201017T195613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T213502Z UID:10000177-1603938600-1603938600@www.sophiapartners.org SUMMARY:ASLC Community of Practice (CoP): Coffee DESCRIPTION:More than a meet-up\, this is an opportunity to join fellow attendees in a Community of Practice (CoP) to collectively address questions and deepen learning from attendance at the Sophia Aspiring Servant Leaders Conference – Include. This session will invite attendees to share AH-HA moments\, key take-aways\, growth opportunities\, resources and next steps through a peer-to-peer dialogue. \nRegister to attend.   URL:https://www.sophiapartners.org/event/aslc-community-of-practice-cop/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR