Partners in Performance

08/16/2026

We are delighted to be working with MACC for the 9th year and 7th new cohort. We look forward to welcoming them to the program in October.

MACC is proud to announce its 2026-2027 Rising Leaders cohort! These 16 individuals were chosen from applications across the state to take part in a rigorous and highly interactive personal development initiative committed to the advancement of Michigan's arts leaders. Read more about the seventh Rising Leaders cohort on our website, here: https://www.michiganbusiness.org/industries/macc/rising-leaders/

09/02/2025

In ‘Every Team Needs a Super-Facilitator’, the current issue of Harvard Business Review (finally) rightly positions facilitative leaders as crucial contributors to fostering trust, building collective intelligence and catalyzing action. Sign up now for The Artful Facilitator. One spot left!!
https://www.impetusleadership.us/the-artful-facilitator

04/14/2025

Three useful takeaways from our Leaders as Readers discussion of Martha Beck’s Beyond Anxiety:
~ Curiosity over judgement: more emphasis on what ‘could’ we do vs. what ‘should we do
~ Greater balance between rigid structures and creative freedom in our work environments: stifle the demand for ‘artificial busyness’
~ Get back to the artistic pursuits, now marginalized, yet that were once central to our wellbeing and our perspective
Join us June 11 from 5:00-6:00 Eastern to discuss Kristin Neff’s ever-so-timely Fierce Self Compassion!!
https://www.impetusleadership.us/leaders-as-readers

04/03/2025

There is no greater thrill than rejoicing in the successes of the group. To get there requires deep listening, self-restraint…along with just a tad of encouragement!

Join “The Artful Facilitator: A Master Class” the week of May 12.
https://www.impetusleadership.us/the-artful-facilitator

03/10/2025

Spending the week with 40 inspiring Michigan librarians as we work with the power of biomimicry.
https://youtu.be/dG9iVYS5SAs?si=74m5STQC-5r5hyfB

Join “The Artful Facilitator: A Master Class” the week of May 12.
https://www.impetusleadership.us/the-artful-facilitator

03/07/2025

In a world begging for fresh ideas, they often remain latent, hidden from view simply because of our own biases. Facilitative leaders first listen to hear, not to judge!

Join “The Artful Facilitator: A Master Class” the week of May 12.
https://www.impetusleadership.us/the-artful-facilitator

03/06/2025

Far too often well intentioned meetings turn into dreaded, demoralizing time wasters. This is the price we pay without artful facilitation.

This need not be the case. Join “The Artful Facilitator: A Master Class” the week of May 12.
https://www.impetusleadership.us/the-artful-facilitator

02/11/2025

A snowy day for Jessica in Virginia.

02/10/2025

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Email from Partners in Performance A new shared learning space     A New Adventure with Partners in Performance Dear John, It's been awhile! First a quick update, then a note about our new adventure