Leadership Workshop for Business Owners | Registration begins on September 15

Leadership isn’t only about who reports to you — it shows up in every relationship you have as a business owner: your clients, your team, your colleagues, and how every person experiences working with you.

In person only, limited seating | Please only register if you are committing to attend | Registration opens on September 15

Nobody hands you a leadership manual when you start a business.

Leadership is not a title. It is not an org chart. It is not only reserved for the moment you have direct reports. Leadership is how people experience you. And as a business owner, everyone experiences you.

Most small business owners are leading entirely on instinct. And instinct alone does not scale.

Leadership is not something that happens only inside your team. It shows up in how you show up for clients, how you communicate with vendors, how you handle conflict with colleagues, and how you hold yourself accountable as the owner. This session helps business owners recognize the leadership moments they are already in and walk away with practical tools to handle them with more clarity and confidence.

Who This Is For
This roundtable is ideal for;

• Solopreneurs preparing to bring on their first hire or contractor
• Business owners who have a small team but have never thought of themselves as a leader
• Experienced Business Owners whose business is growing and whose instincts are starting to feel stretches

What you will walk out with: 

• Clarity on how your behavior as an owner directly influences your team’s performance and results
• Practical approaches for the three leadership moments business owners avoid most — delegation, feedback, and expectation-setting
• A short exercise to identify which of the three you avoid most — and why
• A committed next action — specific and named — to take before the end of the week

Highlights:

• Free event, no membership required
• Focused on growth-stage businesses
• Real, relevant conversation 
• Supportive, collaborative environment
• Networking opportunities with like-minded business owners

The Presenter 

Shawnté Bell, M.S., PHR, SHRM-CP, is a People and Culture Strategist, Founder of JanLu Advisory Co., and owner of Sparkle Squad Gwinnett. She partners with business owners, executives, leaders, teams, and mission-driven organizations to lead transformational change, strengthen leadership, and build high-performing cultures where people and business thrive. As an executive advisor, coach, and facilitator—and a business owner herself—Shawnté delivers practical, data-informed strategies that drive sustainable growth and lasting organizational impact.

• 20+ Years Talent & Organizational Experience
• M.S. Human Resources & Organizational Development
• SHRM-CP / PHR Dual Certified Professional
• Global Executive Leadership Experience

Networking
The Center stays open 30 minutes after the event so you can continue the conversation and connect with other participants.

Contact: gec@gwinnettcounty.com