C12 East Tennessee

C12 East Tennessee Our C12 Peer Advisory Forum offers business best practices with a foundation of Biblical principles

C12 East Tennessee delivers a variety of business services to the East TN community - Business, Life & Management Coaching, CEO Advisory board facilitation (The C12 Group), and Relevant Business Seminars for the community. C12 is the nation's leading Peer Advisory Forum for Christian CEOs, Owners, and Business Executives. We hold monthly forums for members where we focus on building Great Companie

s and use them for a Greater Purpose! We also deliver monthly Executive Coaching and other business consulting/coaching services.

Culture is always shaping your team, whether you are leading it intentionally or not.Clear cultural expectations strengt...
05/26/2026

Culture is always shaping your team, whether you are leading it intentionally or not.

Clear cultural expectations strengthen trust, communication, and accountability. Undefined culture creates drift, mixed messages, and inconsistency across the team.

Your values cannot just be stated. They have to be visible in how your team works together every day.

What is your culture reinforcing right now, intentionally or unintentionally?

High expectations require matching support.If you want strong ex*****on, your people need the right tools, training, sys...
05/19/2026

High expectations require matching support.

If you want strong ex*****on, your people need the right tools, training, systems, and support to win. When resources are aligned with priorities, teams feel equipped. When they are not, bottlenecks, fatigue, and workarounds take over.

A helpful leadership question: What is one resource your team needs most right now to perform at a higher level?

Share this with a leader who is asking for results without enough support behind them.

Healthy teams don’t happen by accident.At our Five Dysfunctions event, local business leaders gathered to discuss what i...
05/16/2026

Healthy teams don’t happen by accident.

At our Five Dysfunctions event, local business leaders gathered to discuss what it takes to build trust, engage in healthy conflict, commit clearly, practice accountability, and focus on results.

Grateful for the leaders who joined us and are committed to building stronger teams, healthier businesses, and work that honors God.

Do your people know when to act boldly and when to ask first?Teams thrive when risk boundaries are clear. When leaders d...
05/12/2026

Do your people know when to act boldly and when to ask first?

Teams thrive when risk boundaries are clear. When leaders define decision rights, expectations, and room for experimentation, people move with confidence. When those boundaries are unclear, teams either hesitate or overreach.

If mistakes are always punished, innovation disappears. If expectations are vague, ownership fades.

Who on your team needs clearer permission to lead?

AI is moving fast. The question is no longer whether it will affect your business.The question is whether you will lead ...
05/08/2026

AI is moving fast. The question is no longer whether it will affect your business.

The question is whether you will lead through it with clarity, wisdom, and purpose.

Join C12 East Tennessee for The AI Summit, a practical event designed for business leaders who want to understand how AI can strengthen strategy, decision-making, operations, and stewardship.

This is not about chasing trends. It is about learning how to lead well in a changing business landscape.

Choose the location that works best for you:

Chattanooga
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The Walden Club
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-ai-summit-chattanooga-tn-tickets-1988737181445?aff=oddtdtcreator

Knoxville
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Cherokee Country Club
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-ai-summit-knoxville-tn-tickets-1988795275205?aff=oddtdtcreato

Lead with confidence. Prepare with wisdom. Don’t navigate AI alone.

Not every season should feel like a sprint.Healthy teams need leaders who know when to move fast, when to move steadily,...
05/07/2026

Not every season should feel like a sprint.

Healthy teams need leaders who know when to move fast, when to move steadily, and when to slow down long enough to think clearly.

Without clear pace cues, everything starts to feel urgent, and urgency eventually turns into fatigue.

If your team feels busy but not effective, the issue may not be effort. It may be pace.

Save this post for the next time your team feels stretched too thin.

An outstanding group of C12 members and area business folks turned out today at the Blount County Chamber of Commerce ...
05/07/2026

An outstanding group of C12 members and area business folks turned out today at the Blount County Chamber of Commerce to work on team performance, trust and accountability and how to “Overcome the Five Dysfunctions” of a Team. Pat Bryant did a great job of leading through our content!

Is your team clear on what matters most right now?When leaders set direction well, people understand top priorities, how...
05/05/2026

Is your team clear on what matters most right now?

When leaders set direction well, people understand top priorities, how their work connects to the mission, and what success looks like in this season. When direction is unclear, teams get busy, but progress slows.

One simple question: if you asked three people on your team to name your top priorities, how consistent would their answers be?

Clarity is one of the greatest gifts a leader can give a team.

This isn’t another networking event.A C12 Forum is where business leaders come to:• Solve real issues with trusted peers...
04/28/2026

This isn’t another networking event.

A C12 Forum is where business leaders come to:
• Solve real issues with trusted peers
• Receive 1:1 coaching from a seasoned Chair
• Apply MBA-level tools grounded in biblical wisdom

All in a confidential environment designed for honest conversation and real growth.

If you’re a business owner looking for clarity, accountability, and purpose in leadership, it may be time to explore C12.

Team dysfunction rarely fixes itself.What looks like miscommunication on the surface often points to deeper issues with ...
04/23/2026

Team dysfunction rarely fixes itself.

What looks like miscommunication on the surface often points to deeper issues with trust, accountability, and alignment.
Join C12 for Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team, a one-day workshop designed to help leaders and teams identify what’s holding them back and build a healthier, more effective way to work together.

Based on Patrick Lencioni’s The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, this event will provide practical insight, meaningful discussion, and actionable strategies you can take back to your team right away.

Thursday, May 7, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Blount County Chamber | Maryville, TN

Lunch is provided. Seating is limited.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/overcoming-the-5-dysfunctions-of-a-team-workshop-tickets-1984686096541?aff=oddtdtcre

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