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Better Leaders. Better Teams. Fewer Fires.
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A practical, proven leadership workshop for managers in fast-moving startups and small businesses.
Section 1: Is This for You (or Someone You Know)?
You’re in the right place if you—or someone on your team—is:
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New to leadership and learning on the fly
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Managing direct reports but stuck in the weeds
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Frustrated by communication breakdowns or repeated mistakes
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Tired of putting out fires and ready to build systems that last
This workshop is designed to help managers lead with confidence, solve problems collaboratively, and make better decisions—without burning out their teams (or themselves).
Section 2: How It Works
Leadership and the Middle Path is a two-day, in-person workshop held in Petaluma, CA. It blends systems thinking, collaborative leadership practices, and tactical problem-solving frameworks.
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Tools to solve problems without going it alone
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Skills for thinking systemically (not just symptom-chasing)
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A shared language to reduce friction and increase follow-through
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Confidence to lead under pressure—with clarity and integrity
Next Public Workshop:
📍 Petaluma, CA
📅 September 11–12, 2025
🕗 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Section 3: Not Sure If It’s a Fit? Take the 2-Minute Quiz
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This quick quiz will help you (or someone you know) decide if this workshop is the right next step.
Section 4: What People Are Saying
“This was the most useful leadership training I’ve ever attended—and I’ve been to plenty.”
— Program Manager, growth-stage SaaS startup
“We’ve had fewer communication breakdowns and more productive meetings since our team attended.”
— Director of Ops, services firm
150+ organizations have used these frameworks to upskill managers and unlock better performance.
Section 5: Want to Refer Someone?
If this isn’t for you but you know someone who could benefit, feel free to:
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Forward this page
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Send them the quiz
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Or drop me a quick note: [insert contact email]
We’re always grateful for thoughtful referrals.
Section 6: Extras
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💬 Want to talk? [Schedule a 15-min intro call]
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Leadership and the Middle Path
In this intensive two-day workshop, participants learn actionable techniques for:
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Thinking systemically and solving problems collaboratively
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Making better decisions and avoiding common "traps" that block problem-solving efforts
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Forming strong agreements and holding others accountable
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Handling conflict productively

Focused on the individual, this workshop helps managers develop essential leadership skills. Offered both internally for startups and publicly throughout the year.
My team now has a shared language for solving problems and tools for having more 'data-rich' conversations. I use Russ' Middle Path frameworks daily and recommend them highly."
–Peter Bui, Senior Software Engineer, Patreon
Leading One-to-One
Attendees gain strategies and practices for coaching and developing team members. Over two days, they learn how to:
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Work effectively with others—especially others with different work styles (includes the use of the Everything DiSC Workplace® assessment, profile, and associated job-aids)
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Set goals, delegate productively, and give constructive feedback
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Hold performance management and career development conversations
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Help others develop problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills

This workshop is designed for managers in coaching relationships, such as people managers and project managers, for whom it is important to understand and influence others one-to-one.
"I found Russ' frameworks for solving problems and navigating challenging discussions to be incredibly valuable. If you are looking to enhance your leadership abilities, solve problems more effectively, and have more productive conversations, I highly recommend Russ and the Leadership and the Middle Path workshop."
–Amar Virk, Product Lead, Stripe
Leading Teams
Building on the previous workshops, Leading Teams helps participants:
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Manage by mission and develop a team
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Understand team psycho-dynamics and assess team effectiveness
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Diagnose and intervene in team problems
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Run effective meetings and manage a team

Applying these concepts to real-life situations, this one-day workshop focuses on the one-to-many aspect of leadership.
"I am a business owner who is growing my team. Russ helped me sharpen my leadership skills. He helped me learn how to listen more actively and better manage my time and my team. I am so grateful for the work I did with Russ, and I recommend him highly!"
–Ashley Gomez, Founder, Digital Twinners
Practice Sessions
All workshops include follow-up practice sessions to help attendees integrate the frameworks into their daily lives and build valuable peer-coaching skills. Held four to six weeks after each workshop, these sessions reinforce learning and allow participants to refine their new skills.
Ready to invest in your leadership development? To learn more about our workshops and how they can benefit your organization, contact Russ today.