Upcoming Seminars and Registration
Visit the book link for registration information. All Socratic Seminars are held on Fridays from 10 am – 1 pm Eastern. Prefer a different day and time? Let us know at nafa@vcu.edu or by responding to this form.
Previous Socratic Seminars can be found on our Completed Socratic Seminars page.
2023 Seminars
June 16, 2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
This is the story of a leader desperate to save his company by cracking the code on the virtues that define a true team player. Lencioni presents a practical framework and actionable tools for identifying, hiring, and developing ideal team players. (240 pages)
Socratic Seminar Objectives
- Demonstrate an understanding of the three virtues that constitute an ideal team player.
- Recognize team members who have one, two or three virtues and their impact on team success.
- Discuss and determine the most beneficial questions to ask to determine if candidates have the virtues of an ideal team player.
July 21, 2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Equal parts leadership fable and business handbook, this definitive source on teamwork reveals the five behavioral tendencies that go to the heart of why even the best teams struggle. (229 pages)
Socratic Seminar Objectives
- Discuss the impact of the five Dysfunctions of teams on teamwork and team success.
- Discuss the necessary five-choice behaviors which promote teamwork and collaboration.
- Discuss how the Dysfunctions of a Team led to the Ideal Team Player, how they both assist in finding and creating strong, productive teams.
August 18, 2023
10:00 - 1:00 PM
Find the single core belief that inspires you to do the work you choose to do and be the person you want to be in all spheres of your life through detailed exercises, illustrations and action steps for every stage of the process. (256 pages)
Socratic Seminar Objectives
- Explore the steps to understanding and living your purpose.
- Discover how living your purpose contributes to your organization’s purpose.
- Discuss alternative theories to finding your purpose and determine what is most advantageous for you.
September 22, 2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The secret for creating “magic” in our careers, our organizations, and our lives is simple: outstanding leadership – the kind that inspires employees, delights customers, and achieves extraordinary business results. (288 pages)
Socratic Seminar Objectives
- Discuss the role of values and upbringing on leadership practices.
- Describe and discuss the ten strategies for organizational success and employee engagement.
- Apply the strategies for employee engagement and successful leadership to your role in the organization.
October 20, 2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
A former Disney executive shares stories and leadership lessons from his twenty-six-year career at the company. (221 pages)
Socratic Seminar Objectives
- Discuss why the first step in creating culture as a leader is learning to lead yourself.
- Explore what it takes to lead teams and organizations, developing a strong employee-centered culture.
- Discuss how the leadership theories and practices presented compare to leadership you have experienced in the workplace.
2024 Seminars
January 19. 2024
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Leadership is not about titles, status, and wielding power. A leader is anyone who takes responsibility for recognizing the potential in people and ideas, and has the courage to develop that potential. When we dare to lead, we don’t pretend to have the right answers; we stay curious and ask the right questions. (320 pages)
Socratic Seminar Objectives
- Demonstrate how to “rumble with vulnerability” and discuss why it’s important.
- Discuss what it means to “live into our values” and their importance as a foundation of our leadership style.
- Explore what it takes to “rise strong” and become a courageous leader.
February 16, 2024
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Graceful leaders understand their purpose, and practice authenticity and accountability in both their professional and personal lives. Embarking on graceful leadership is challenging, but it can be one of the most important missions you’ll undertake. (258 pages)
Socratic Seminar Objectives
- Discuss the tenets of becoming a graceful leader and determine where you are in your journey.
- Discuss and determine how creating a practice of gratitude is part of the journey to gracefulness.
- Develop a plan to become your authentic self, practice accountability and find your purpose.
March 8, 2024
10:00 AM - 1:00PM
Former Chief Operating Officer of Facebook, examines the root causes, and offers solutions that can empower women to achieve their full potential. (240 pages)
Socratic Seminar Objectives
- Describe the “Leadership Ambition Gap”.
- Discuss the “real” struggles for women in the workplace yesterday and today.
- Explore innovative changes for equality in the future workplace.
April 12, 2024
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
In this business fable, Mark Miller contents that leadership character is what makes leaders different. He describes the five unique character traits exhibited by exceptional leaders and how to cultivate them. (144 pages)
Socratic Seminar Objectives
- Discuss why and how leaders are different.
- Demonstrate the difference between “leadership skills” and “leadership character” – why both are necessary.
- Complete the self-assessment and determine your own critical gaps and develop a plan to close those gaps.
May 10, 2024
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Whether you are an experienced leader or someone new to the role, this comprehensive guide offers evidence-based strategies for taking charge of your own leadership development and unleashing the leader within. (245 pages)
Socratic Seminar Objectives
- Discuss how leadership is learned and makes a difference.
- Review and discuss the five fundamentals of great leaders and their importance in leading individuals, teams and organizations.
- Discuss best practices to become exemplary leader who practices all five fundamentals.