2026 Leadership Circle Framework-Book Club
A Practice-Based Leadership Development Series
The 2026 Leadership Framework is a multi-cycle learning experience designed to help leaders build essential leadership capabilities through reflection, discussion, and real-world practice.
Each cycle focuses on one core leadership trait, supported by a carefully selected book and facilitated group sessions that emphasize both learning and application.
Program Structure
Format: 5 learning cycles across the year
Cycle Length: 2 months per cycle
Sessions per Cycle: 2 live sessions
Session 1 – Learn: Guided discussion and reflection on the leadership trait and book
Session 2 – Practice: Experiential exercises, coaching practice, and real-world application
Session Length: 90 minutes per session
Approach: Interactive, reflective, and practice-based (not lecture-driven)
Leadership Cycles
Cycle 1: Listen First
Listening & Presence
Book: Co-Active Coaching
Focus on deep listening, curiosity, and presence as the foundation of effective leadership.
Cycle 2: Lead with Intention
Thoughtful, Brain-Based Leadership
Book: The Quiet Leader by David Rock
Explore how leaders influence thinking, behavior, and performance through neuroscience-informed leadership and intentional communication.
Cycle 3: Lead with Courage
Courage, Vulnerability & Trust
Book: Dare to Lead — Brené Brown
Develop the courage to lead authentically, have hard conversations, and build trust through humanity.
Cycle 4: Grow the Mindset
Growth, Learning & Resilience
Book: Mindset — Carol Dweck
Shift from fixed thinking to growth-oriented leadership—for yourself and your team.
Cycle 5: Learn Through Failure
Psychological Safety & Intelligent Risk
Book: The Right Kind of Wrong — Amy Edmondson
Reframe failure as a leadership tool and create environments where learning and innovation can thrive.
Who This Is For
Emerging, Mid & Senior level leaders
People managers who want to lead with clarity, empathy, and confidence
Leaders seeking a human-centered, practical alternative to traditional leadership training
Who I am
I am Sam. An ICF Certified Coach and a Leadership and Performance Coach certified through The ACT Brown University LPCC program
I am also a former recruiter who has gained valuable insights into how companies and leadership evolves, from working with companies such as, Brooks Running, Coke, Lyft, CAA, Google, Apple, Wieden+Kennedy and BBDO…..
I combine all my experiences to give you the best possible outcome to achieve your goals.
Who you are.
The Details.
Topic Focused based on common areas of interest
This circle is meant to be meaningful, reflective, supportive, and highly confidential, a chance to connect and grow alongside others who are navigating similar challenges.
You are a leader or in a management role. You might be imagining what’s next for you or you might be navigating your current role with a lack of clarity.
You feel isolated, you are wearing your “everything is okay” face and you need a safe space to let down your guard and be real.
This is your space, supported by peers navigating similar waters guided by your certified coach.