8-Week Management Training Cohort
Become the boss you've always wanted
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In-depth program for leaders who want practical help becoming better managers, not abstract leadership theory
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Direct access to George - 8 live trainings, 2 small-group sessions, a private 1:1 coaching call, and ongoing Slack access
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A community of managers: Bring your challenges, hear how others are handling theirs, and build relationships with leaders facing the same problems
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Practical frameworks for the hardest parts of management: Feedback, accountability, delegation, motivation, managing up, trust, and more
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Real problem-solving: Every weekly session includes live problem-solving around challenges cohort members are facing right now
The Details
The Schedule
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One 90-minute live session each week (8 total) where we'll tackle one of the most common challenges managers face, learn a practical framework you can use immediately, and work through real situations from cohort members
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One 60-minute small-group session each month (2 total): small group of managers, more airtime, and a chance to go deeper on the specific challenges you're facing with your team
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1 30-minute private coaching call with George - bring your toughest management challenge
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8 weeks of access to private Slack community
Why Join?
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Why the Better Bosses Cohort
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Nearly 500 managers joined the interest list in just a few days and shared their challenges
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Their biggest problems were remarkably consistent across industries and seniority levels
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The curriculum was built directly around the problems those managers said they’re facing
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Designed for the messy, real-world moments where generic management advice stops being useful
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Created because managers kept asking for deeper training and support beyond George’s free content
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Why George?
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Two-time private sector CEO
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Elected leader of a 100+ person public sector agency
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Firsthand experience managing teams and managers, performance, culture, and difficult workplace situations
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Leadership coach to Fortune 500 executives, mid-level managers, and small business owners
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Management and workplace content reaching an audience of 1.4 million people across social media
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Practical, direct approach focused on what managers should actually do
Testimonials
People who have worked with and been coached by George
George was my CEO as I grew from an individual contributor all the way to succeeding him as CEO. He was there to coach me through the transitions and big decisions. He's made me a stronger and more confident leader, giving me resources and systems that have empowered me and set me up for success. I recommend him to anyone who's navigating or considering their own career growth - at any level.
Amanda Bui, Services CEO
I ran a 15-person department in an organization George led, so I was managing my own teams and reporting up to him at the same time. He made me better at both. He trusted me with real ownership, had my back with my team and with external stakeholders, and pushed us all to be better. I grew significantly as a manager while working for him, and actually ended up following him to two other companies because of it. I learned more about management and leadership from George than I did from years of HR training.
Cody Swanson, Experienced Manager​​
I was George's deputy for four years while we ran a 115-person organization, so I watched how he leads up close. He's the rare manager who is genuinely kind while still holding his people accountable. Our team trusted him AND wanted to go above and beyond for him. He supported me daily, while giving me autonomy to make my own decisions and lead in my own way. I became a better manager working for him, and still put those lessons into practice. If you want to be the kind of boss high performers actually want to work for, learn from him!
Val Abramovich, Private and Public Sector Leader
George understands building up leaders. If you're looking to grow as a leader, I recommend him as a coach. It's easy to get buried in the day-to-day as a founder. George helps step back, prioritize what matters, and dive in on those things strategically.
Véronique Barrot, Education Founder​​
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I schedule a call with George any time I'm facing a major decision at work, whether it's how to rebuild our team's culture or how to manage a leadership challenge. I can always count on him to really dig in, hear me, and help me problem solve to navigate through it smoothly. Highly recommend him as a coach.
Nick Downer, Finance Executive
George's session was inspiring and resonated perfectly with our audience of business leaders. George has a rare ability to mix high-energy motivation with practical insights on productivity and leadership. Our attendees walked away feeling energized to regain control of their time and act strategically on their priorities.
Erin Chamberlain, Chamber of Commerce Director
The 8 Modules
Week 1: Motivating Your Team
Understand what drives different people and use it to get their best work
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Money, recognition, autonomy, growth, purpose, flexibility
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Figuring out what each person actually wants
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Using 1:1s to uncover motivation
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Re-engaging checked-out employees
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Week 2: Holding People Accountable (Without Being a Jerk)
Set clear expectations, give direct feedback, and deal with underperformance without becoming the boss everyone fears
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Developing an entire performance management system
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Setting expectations and measuring performance
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Giving feedback and coaching, while staying kind
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Knowing when to escalate and document
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Week 3: Delegating Without Micromanaging
Give people real ownership without losing visibility or control
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What to delegate and what to keep
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Setting clear outcomes
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Giving the right amount of autonomy
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Checking in without hovering
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Week 4: Manager's Operating System
Build the routines that keep your team aligned, informed, and moving
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How to run team meetings
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1:1s and check-in cadence
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Communication and decision-making
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Priorities, ownership, and follow-through
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Week 5: Building Trust
Create a team where people trust your judgment, your intentions, and what you tell them
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Building credibility quickly
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Creating consistency and fairness
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Being transparent without oversharing
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Building trust without trying to be everyone's friend
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Week 6: Handling Conflict
Step into conflict before it damages the team
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Knowing when to intervene
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Handling strong performers who treat others poorly
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Separating personality clashes from real performance problems
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Fostering healthy disagreement
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Week 7: Hiring and Firing
Make better decisions about who joins your team, who succeeds on it, and who needs to leave
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Defining the role clearly
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Finding and interviewing better candidates
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Onboarding with clear expectations
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Knowing when it's time to fire
Week 8: Managing Up
Work effectively with the people above you while still advocating for your team
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Managing your boss (or a board or external stakeholders)
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Pushing back effectively
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Advocating for your people and resources
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Communicating decisions you disagree with
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Bonus: The Manager's Mindset
As part of each module, we'll discuss shifting from measuring your success by your own output to measuring it by your team's success
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Moving from individual contributor to manager
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Learning to be decisive in the face of uncertainty
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Giving away work and credit
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Freeing up your capacity by developing others
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Making It Real
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Each week, the instructional portion of the module will take 30-60 minutes of the 90-minute block, leaving the remaining 30-60 minutes for practical application
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Ahead of each week's group call, all cohort members will be invited to submit real problems they're facing related to the module's topic
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We'll pick 1-3 problems that are most relevant to the broader group, and work through them together - live
Is This Cohort for You?
Who This Is For
The Better Bosses Cohort is for people who:
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Are ready to invest in their own growth as a manager
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Are open to feedback, challenge, and changing their approach
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Care about getting results AND how their people experience working for them
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Are willing to bring real problems and uncomfortable situations into the room
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Want to learn from managers with different experiences and perspectives
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Are serious about becoming the kind of boss great people want to work for
Who This Is Not For
This probably isn't for you if:
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You want a passive, prerecorded course you can watch without participating
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You're looking for leadership theory, buzzwords, or corporate jargon
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You believe almost every management problem is the employee's fault
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You aren't open to examining how your own behavior affects your team
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You want a single management style that works for every person and every situation
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You don't currently manage people and have no intention of doing so anytime soon
Invest in Becoming a Better Boss
​The Better Bosses Cohort is $2,500 for the 8-week program.
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By signing up early, you get the cohort for:
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$2,000 when paid in full - $500 below the $2,500 cohort price
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OR 2 payments of $1,100 ($1,100 today and $1,100 by Week 4)
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***Enrollment will close when all seats are filled, and this rate won't be offered again, so book now:​
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Your investment includes:
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8 live 90-minute group sessions
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2 60-minute small-group problem-solving sessions
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1 private 30-minute coaching call with George
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8 weeks of access to the private Slack community
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Practical tools for every module, including worksheets, frameworks, and visual guides you can use with your own team
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Recordings of every weekly session
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Direct access to George throughout the program
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A community of managers bringing their own challenges, experiences, and ideas into the room
Note: If all you want is management content, this is not for you. George shares plenty of that for free. This is for managers who want direct access, deep dives on learning, practical tools, honest feedback, and help applying what they learn to the real situations they're facing right now.
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If that's you, reserve your early cohort seat now:
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***Many organizations will pay or reimburse for outside management and leadership training. Speak with your organization, and reach out to us if we can be helpful.
More Testimonials
People who have worked with and been coached by George
George's presentation had a strong and immediate impact on our leadership team. His framework...was clear, engaging, and immediately resonated with everyone in the room. Several leaders described it as 'the kind of message that stays with you long after the session ends,' and it quickly became one of the most talked‑about moments of the offsite.
Jeff Haars, VP & Program Manager, Amentum (NASA contractor)
Running a business means making high-stakes decisions constantly - and often alone. George has been my go-to advisor on everything from hiring to management. He brings clear frameworks, not just pep talks, and knows how to tailor them to real-world situations. If you're a leader who wants smarter strategy and more peace of mind, book a session with him.
Skyler McKinley, Small Business Owner​​
If you get a chance to be coached by George, grab it in a heartbeat. George has a way of making you feel seen, heard, and capable of more. Whether you are looking for leadership skills, career or personal growth, you'll walk away from his coaching sessions clearer, braver, and with lots of insight.
Dora Vanourek, Founder
FAQ
When are the live sessions?
We'll survey the cohort's availability and choose the recurring time that works best across time zones.
What if I can’t make every session live?
Recordings will be available, though you’ll get the most value by joining live.
How much time should I expect each week?
One 90-minute weekly session, plus two 60-minute small-group sessions and one 30-minute coaching call over the eight weeks. Slack participation is optional.
Do I need to be a current manager?
No. It’s also appropriate for people preparing to manage soon.
Is this only for new managers?
No. The material is designed to be useful from first-time managers through senior leaders and business owners.
Can my company pay for it?
Yes. If your employer has a leadership, learning, or professional-development budget, you can use that. We can provide receipts/invoices as needed, as well as a certificate of completion.
How does the payment plan work?
$1,100 at enrollment and $1,100 by Week 4.