LEADERSHIP FUNDAMENTALS
A 6-week live leadership program for leaders who are tired of being the bottleneck - and ready to build a team that actually takes ownership.
A 6-week live leadership program for leaders who are tired of being the bottleneck - and ready to build a team that actually takes ownership.
Step out of the day-to-day and start leading your team the way you know you should
WHO IS THIS FOR
This program is designed for you if:
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You have a team, but still feel like everything runs through you
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You’re constantly answering questions, solving problems, and putting out fires
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You know your team could do more—but they’re not there yet
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You want to lead well, but haven’t been shown a simple, practical way to do it
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Simple. Practical. Useful.
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WORKING GENIUS ASSESSMENT
Take the 10-minute 6 Types of Working Genius Assessment to understand where you should be putting your time and energy
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1:1 LEADERSHIP KICKOFF SESSION
Spend 30-min before the program begins to make sure you get the most out of it!
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6 LIVE LEADERSHIP SESSIONS
6, 1.5-hour live sessions. Sessions will include learning, coaching, and discussions about the content and real-world experiences
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PRACTICAL TOOLS, FRAMEWORKS, AND REAL-WORLD EXAMPLES
Training does no good if you don't use it. All learning is geared to be practical and simple enough to start using today.
What We’ll Cover
(and Apply Each Week)
This isn’t theory you’ll forget.
Each week builds on the last—so you’re not just learning leadership concepts, you’re applying them to your real team and real challenges.
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Week 1: How Leadership Actually Drives Results
We’ll start with a simple but powerful model that explains why your team behaves the way they do—and how to change it.
You’ll learn how thoughts → feelings → behaviors → results are connected, and how your leadership directly impacts that cycle.
We’ll also set clear expectations for the program, define your goals, and identify how you respond under stress—so you can lead more intentionally, even in difficult moments.
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Week 2: Understanding How You and Your Team Work Best (Working Genius)
You’ll complete the Working Genius Assessment and learn how your natural strengths and frustrations impact how you lead.
We’ll break down how work actually gets done—and why some tasks energize you while others drain you
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Most importantly, you’ll learn how to better understand your team so you can:
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stop expecting everyone to think like you
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reduce frustration
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and create more effective collaboration
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Week 3: Emotional Intelligence & Feedback That Actually Works
Most leaders either avoid feedback—or deliver it in a way that doesn’t land.
We’ll fix that.
You’ll learn how to:
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recognize and manage your own reactions
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have clear, productive conversations (even when they’re uncomfortable)
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give both constructive feedback and meaningful recognition
So your team knows exactly where they stand—and how to improve.
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Week 4: Building Trust & Taking Back Your Time
If your team doesn’t fully step up, it’s often a trust and clarity issue—not a capability issue.
We’ll focus on how to build real trust (not just “be nice”), while also putting structure in place so you’re not pulled into everything.
You’ll walk away with practical ways to:
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set clearer expectations
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create accountability
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and free up your time without things falling apart
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Week 5: Communication That Creates Ownership
Most communication problems aren’t about what’s said—they’re about what’s unclear.
You’ll learn how to:
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listen in a way that actually uncovers issues
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ask better questions (so your team thinks instead of relying on you)
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communicate expectations clearly the first time
This is where leaders start to feel the shift from “doing” to truly leading.
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Week 6: Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement
Sustainable leadership isn’t about fixing one problem—it’s about building a team that keeps improving.
We’ll focus on how to:
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address issues early (before they become bigger problems)
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create a culture where people take initiative
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and build simple systems that support ongoing improvement
So you’re not constantly starting over—you’re building momentum.
Each week is designed to be practical, focused, and immediately applicable—so you leave not just with new ideas, but with real changes in how you lead and how your team responds.
Led by Kristina Schmitt
Founder, Kristina Schmitt Development
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15 years in automotive manufacturing leadership (including Plant Manager)
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Leadership coach to business owners and teams across industries
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Certified Working Genius Facilitator
