Introduction to Conscious Leadership
We're thrilled to welcome you to this experience with us!
We’ll meet weekly on Zoom in an interactive classroom for four weeks. We'll guide you through the exploration and practice of The 4 Questions of Conscious Leadership. Each week we’ll introduce the question of the week, share experiential exercises, answer your questions. You'll receive practices to experiment with between classes.
Please don't share this page with people who aren't in the course. Check back weekly for recordings, resources, and prep materials.
And we're off!
Sierra Larson
Joyce Chen
Note: This course page will be available until
January 20, 2025
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Logistics
Join Class / Zoom Link
The Zoom link will be the same for each session.
You’ll find prep materials for each week below. Please come to the session prepared. Feel free to join 5 minutes before. We'll be on to say hello before we get started.
After each session, we’ll post a recording of the class, any additional learning and practice materials that came up during our session, and list the resource page for the commitment(s) where you can explore even more. If you miss an in person class, you’ll be able to get up to speed and continue with us in close to real time by watching the video and engaging with the resources.
We'll be using a collection of handouts for the training. Have them ready digitally or printed out before our first session please.
Download HandoutsCourse Recordings and Resources
Week 1 : Where am I?
Prepare for Session 1
Click to Download this PDF, which will serve as our handout workbook for the course. We recommend printing them out (double-sided) so you can write on them. And, of course, feel free to work off of digital copies.
Watch this 3-minute video
Week 1 : Where am I?
Homework
Practice asking yourself, "Where am I?" throughout the day
- Using an App: Download Mind Jogger (iOS) or Randomly RemindMe App (Android) and set random reminders throughout the day with the phrase, "Where am I?" Set the number of reminders based on how many times you are genuinely willing to pause, take a breath, and check if you're above-the-line or below-the-line.
- Using Sticky Notes: Place "Where am I?" sticky notes in places where you look during the day
Resources
Videos
- Content vs. Context
- Understanding the Drama Triangle vs. Presence
- Examples of being in the Drama Triangle with Jim Dethmer
For more resources and opportunities to practice, check out these resources:
- 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership Practitioners LinkedIn Group
- Fundamentals Resources
You’ll find above-the-line and below-the-line resources here - Commitment 1: Responsibility
You’ll find Drama Triangle Resources here
Week 2 : Am I willing to accept myself for being where I am?
Homework
Practice asking yourself, "Am I willing to accept myself?" throughout the day
- Using an App: Download Mind Jogger (iOS) or Randomly RemindMe App (Android) and set random reminders throughout the day with the phrase, "Am I willing to accept myself?" Set the number of reminders based on how many times you are genuinely willing to pause, take a breath, and check if you're above-the-line or below-the-line.
- Using Sticky Notes: Place "Am I willing to accept myself?" sticky notes in places where you look during the day
Resources
Week 3: Am I willing to shift?
Homework
Practice the Willingness Questions throughout the day (Step 5 on pg. 2 of your handouts). Focus on the first six:
- Are you willing to end all blame regarding this issue?
- Are you willing to let go of being right about _______________?
- Are you willing to feel all of your (sadness, anger, fear) related to this issue?
- Are you willing to reveal all of your withholds related to this issue?
- Are you willing to stop all gossip about this issue?
- Are you willing to clean up all broken agreements related to this issue?
Handouts
Resources
Hidden Iceberg Video
Bonus Content: Drama Triangle
We want to give you an example of getting dramatic on the drama triangle about a mundane issue by our Co-Founder Jim Dethmer.
And more clarity around the distinctions of the three roles in the drama triangle, from CLG's other Co-Founder Diana Chapman.
Week 4: How will I shift?
Resources
Course Survey
Feedback rich environments are fundamental to conscious leadership. We're asking for the gift of your feedback to help us learn and grow. This survey will take less than 5 minutes to complete. We can’t stress enough how valuable your candid feedback is to us.
Feedback Survey Link
