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About This Event
Join West Valley Business Exchange on Thursday, August 13, for the kickoff of our six-session Book Mastermind discussion of The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman, and Kaley Klemp.
This free online discussion brings business owners, professionals, and curious readers together to explore useful ideas, exchange perspectives, and consider how each lesson may apply in business and everyday life. Throughout the series, we will discuss practical approaches to leadership, personal responsibility, communication, self-awareness, and building healthier relationships with the people around us.
Our first meeting will introduce the book and focus on the first two commitments: taking radical responsibility and learning through curiosity. We will discuss how these ideas can influence the way we respond to challenges, approach disagreements, make decisions, and work with other people.
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What to Expect
During the kickoff meeting, we will:
- Introduce The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership and the format for the upcoming series
- Explore Commitment 1, taking radical responsibility rather than placing blame on ourselves or others
- Explore Commitment 2, approaching interactions with curiosity and a willingness to learn
- Discuss how responsibility and curiosity can shape communication, leadership, and decision-making
- Consider practical ways to apply both commitments at work and in everyday life
- Make time for attendees to share perspectives, experiences, and questions
The conversation will be open, practical, and welcoming. You are encouraged to contribute, but there is no pressure to speak before you are comfortable. You are also welcome to listen and become familiar with the group.
Do I Need to Read the Book First?
You do not need to read the entire book before attending the kickoff meeting. Reading the introduction and the chapters covering the first two commitments may provide helpful context, but it is not required. New guests are welcome, and no previous participation in West Valley Business Exchange is required.
Reading the book will provide additional context as the series continues, but our discussions are designed to remain useful and understandable for anyone who joins. You may begin with the first meeting, join later in the series, or attend even when you have not completed the scheduled chapters.
How to Join
The meeting will be held online through Zoom from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Arizona time.
Complete the short request form using the registration link on this page. A member of the West Valley Business Exchange team will follow up and send you the current Zoom meeting details.
There is no charge to participate, and there are no membership dues. Guests are welcome to join from anywhere.
About the Book Mastermind Series
This six-session Book Mastermind meets every other Thursday from August 13 through October 22, 2026. Each meeting focuses on a portion of The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership and creates space to consider how its ideas may be applied in business, leadership, relationships, and personal growth.
The full meeting schedule is:
- August 13, 2026
- August 27, 2026
- September 10, 2026
- September 24, 2026
- October 8, 2026
- October 22, 2026
You do not need to attend every session to participate. Join the conversations that fit your schedule and come ready to learn alongside other business owners and professionals.