You Need This Leadership Superpower
“The greatest predictor of success for leaders is NOT personality, attractiveness, or innovative genius. The one thing that supersedes all these factors is positive relational energy: the energy exchanged between people that helps uplift, enthuse, and renew them.”
–Harvard Business Review 4/18/22
Ready to accelerate your leadership capacity? Want to get the best and most out of your people, peers, and partners? Join us for The Connected Leader: a transformational experience with John Sweeney and the Brave New Outpost. Live, in-person workshops in Minneapolis this summer.
But seriously, should i care?
just a few ways connection will accelerate your ability to lead
Need your people to execute? Want to speed up effective decision making?
Looking to attract and retain the very top talent? Do they feel connected?
Building a high-performance team? Got trust & accountability?
Meet John Sweeney
Relational energy is the success factor to level up your leadership capacity. We’re not talking about fake positivity or natural charisma. We're talking about the simple and powerful ability to get the best and most out of people. The good news is, you CAN develop this "superpower" - and nobody knows how to do it better, and train it better, than John Sweeney.
Now, for the first time ever, you can directly participate in the high-octane leadership programs John has been delivering to executives and leadership teams from some of the best organizations in the world, including: Microsoft, Target, Hilton, United Health Group, General Mills, Apple, Major League Soccer, and the National Marrow Donor Program.
John has shared the stage with George Bush, Sr. Deepak Chopra, Betty White, Steve Ballmer, and Mark Zuckerberg. A quote from his book appeared on millions of Starbucks cups. He has even danced shirtless on The Today Show and ESPN SportsCenter...while raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for Smile Network International.
With his unique background as a comedian, theatre owner, entrepreneur, and executive consultant, John is unmatched in his ability to impact leaders through laughter, insight, and a practical path to transformation.
Is This For Me?
YES, AND! This workshop is for accelerating leaders who are seeking or inhabiting next level roles, and who want growth and development.
Just like an athlete works out individual muscles and practices specific skills to improve their game, you CAN "work out" and exercise ways to increase your relational energy and connection capacity.
Our approach is a perfect complement to internal training programs or university-based degrees. Here are a few highlights:
- Mindset: Understand how the past several years have created “The Great Disconnection” for most teams and leaders. Activate new behaviors as the antidote, and get out of your own way.
- Skillset: Learn fun, specific, and practical ways to increase your relational energy as a leader. We’ll also get more comfortable being uncomfortable to help with situations that challenge human connection (like performance conversations...or outspoken naysayers.)
- Toolset: Design a “fitness” plan to keep growing your capacity for connection, and how to benchmark your own progress over time.
Who this is NOT for
Leaders who aren't wise and humble enough to grow.
Leaders who don't believe people are critical to execution.
And llamas...no llamas.
TESTIMONIALS
Kind Words from Clients
"“Holy #@*! that workshop was worth every single penny." "
It was such a compelling and meaningful experience. We left inspired, confident, and exhausted from laughing. The best part is we gained a set of tools to apply and are now practicing what we learned. This text from one of my team sums it all up: “Holy #@*! that workshop was worth every single penny."
- VP Store Experience Marketing,
Target Corporation
"The fuel our leaders needed for positive change."
John's interactive session with our top leaders shifted our culture in a very dramatic and positive way. I am still hearing leaders use the language and skills. John and the Outpost were the fuel our leaders needed for positive change. I would hire them again in a second.
- Chief Learning Officer,
Trane Technologies
"I highly recommend John Sweeney!"
I've recommended John Sweeney to a number of internal teams over my 25+ years at Microsoft. John is a "Super Creative" who will lead and coach you to think about new approaches & solutions that would never have been thought of otherwise. I highly recommend John Sweeney!
- VP Global Program Management, Microsoft
GOT QUESTIONS? WE GOT YOU!
Frequently Asked Questions
Reach out if we've missed anything...
When & Where?
Offered twice this summer, pick the date that works best for you:
Option 1: Thursday June 22, 2023
Option 2: Thursday July 13, 2023
Agenda includes lunch, snacks, and celebration happy hour.
Location: In-Person at 727 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Who should attend?
Leaders who want to grow and be challenged - this is for you. Leaders who want to increase productivity - this is for you. Leaders who are already working your relational energy AND leaders who are not quite as confident with connection yet - we got you covered, this is for you.
How many attend?
Attendance is capped for personalization & to build a strong culture among participants.
How has the program been developed?
This workshop is road-tested and refined through working with top-notch leaders and executives across hundreds of engagements. It's truly a fan favorite.
Our overall approach is grounded in the field of applied improvisation, and there is some pretty cool science behind why this learning hits and sticks. We have hundreds of exercises we curate and customize to help our participants activate specific and sustainable behaviors.
Want more of the origin story? John owned and operated the Brave New Workshop Theatre, and a school for adult learners, for over three decades. A booming corporate speaking and training business was born and grew over time. In 2022 we became the Brave New Outpost, complete with amazing retreat centers in Minnesota & Wyoming.
What happens after the workshop? How do I keep developing?
Sign up for another workshop that goes deep on other critical EQ skills leaders need. Join a long-term leadership development cohort. Bring your leadership team out to our amazing retreat center in Wyoming. Subscribe to our monthly leadership series for outstanding live-virtual content from John and other amazing leaders.
The Connected Leader
Join us at either upcoming workshop (June or July) LIVE in Minneapolis for an incredible:
- Immersive Experience: full of content, exercises, and insight to help you lead with connection and relational energy.
- Network of Peers: Meet and connect with other like-minded leaders in an intimate setting.
- Toolkit for Growth: Bring home some cool tools and a copy of our book.
Value: $3,500
Workshop: $995
VIP Package
Enhance your experience with the VIP package! You get all the benefits of the regular workshop PLUS:
- VIP breakfast with John: Join us for an exclusive breakfast before the workshop starts.
- Recorded Content: Enjoy additional pre-recorded webinars to view on your own or share with your team.
- $200 off a future workshop: Take $200 off any in-person event through 2024 - this upgrade pays for itself!
Value: $600
Add On: $200
The Connected Leader
Join us at either upcoming workshop (June or July) LIVE in Minneapolis for an incredible:
- Immersive Experience: full of content, exercises, and insight to help you lead with connection and relational energy.
- Network of Peers: Meet and connect with other like-minded leaders in an intimate setting.
- Toolkit for Growth: Bring home some cool tools and a copy of our book.
Value: $3,500
Workshop: $995
VIP Package
Enhance your experience with the VIP package! You get all the benefits of the regular workshop PLUS:
- VIP breakfast with John: Join us for an exclusive breakfast before the workshop starts.
- Recorded Content: Enjoy additional pre-recorded webinars to view on your own or share with your team.
- $200 off a future workshop: Take $200 off any in-person event through 2024 - this upgrade pays for itself!
