Courtney Salati & Jerry Toomer on a Team’s Journey, Collaboration & Cohesion

First Friday with a Thought Leader, featuring:
Courtney Salati, President of Catalyst Effect &
Jerry Toomer, author of The Catalyst Effect

Friday, June 2, 2023
Theme: A Team’s Journey, Collaboration & Cohesion

“The authors deliver insights and tools needed to lead regardless of one’s formal title.” ― Dan Pink,
author of Drive and To Sell is Human

KEY INSIGHTS | from our First Friday with a Thought Leader Event*
Courtney Salati & Jerry Toomer , “Team’s Journey, Collaboration & Cohesion”

  • Focus on Development and Care for Practitioners:
    Corentus emphasizes the need to support and develop practitioners working with teams in the field. The First Friday events and the online portal are designed to provide resources and connection.

  • Importance of State of Mind Check-Ins:
    Corentus highlights the "State of Mind" tool to assess individual emotional states and offer support when needed. This fosters a culture of psychological safety and awareness.

  • Guest Speakers - The Catalyst Effect:
    Jerry Toomer and Courtney Salati, authors of The Catalyst Effect, presented their model for leadership that transcends traditional hierarchy.

  • Core Concept:
    A catalyst makes everyone around them better, regardless of formal title or position.

  • Four Cornerstones:
    Building Credibility, Creating Cohesion, Cultivating Courage, Amplifying Impact.

  • 12 Catalytic Competencies:
    Specific behaviors within each cornerstone that contribute to making others better.

  • Assessment Tool:
    Action 360, a 360-degree feedback assessment, measures the 12 competencies, focusing on role model behaviors.

  • Real-World Application:
    Courtney shared a case study of a landscaping company that successfully implemented the Catalyst Effect model, resulting in improved team collaboration and profitability.

"Leadership isn't about just my title, my authority, my organization, but it is about how we make each other better."

- Courtney Salati

 

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