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Welcome

CU Thrive Leadership Circles

A six-month, evidence-based leadership development program designed for the unique needs of CU School of Medicine leaders.

Welcome

Welcome to the CU Thrive Leadership Circles! The CU Thrive Leadership Circles was created because we recognized a gap — while the evidence for strong leadership in healthcare is clear, there has been no program tailored specifically to the unique needs of CU School of Medicine leaders.

Strong leadership matters: it shapes whether team members feel valued and included, whether leaders communicate openly and transparently, whether they actively seek input, support professional growth, and express genuine appreciation for their team's contributions — all of which can meaningfully influence whether our faculty and staff thrive or struggle with burnout.

This program, developed by faculty from the Centers for Health, Work & Environment and the CU Thrive Center for Workplace Well-being Research, is designed for CU School of Medicine leaders who are ready to grow. Over six months, you will engage in short skill-building lessons, real-world leadership challenges to practice on the job, and peer group sessions every two weeks to share what's working and work through challenges together — all grounded in evidence-based practices proven to support well-being and reduce burnout.

Key Learning Activities

During the CU Thrive Leadership Circles, you will participate in two kinds of activities each month for six months:

  1. Independent learning activities focused on six core areas of leadership.
  2. In-person, shared meals focused on fostering a culture of peer support as you integrate new skills into their daily work.

Learning Cadence

Each month, you'll learn a new leadership skill through independent learning activities during the first half of the month, then meet with your assigned group for an in-person meal in the second half.

Month 1Connection Month 2Empowerment Month 3Respect & Dignity Month 4Coaching Month 5Recognition Month 6Communication
First half of each monthIndependent learning — reading, podcast & challenge
Second half of each monthIn-person shared meal with your group

Key Learning Objectives

  • Describe core leadership behaviors that reduce burnout and increase professional satisfaction.
  • Apply core leadership behaviors through structured on-the-job challenges.
  • Use self-reflection to identify strengths and guide ongoing leadership development.
  • Collaborate with peers to share challenges, strategies, and lessons learned.

Thank you for being part of building a stronger, healthier School of Medicine — starting with how we lead.

This program was developed by faculty at the Centers for Health, Work & Environment at the Colorado School of Public Health in collaboration with faculty from the CU Thrive: Center for Workplace Well-being Research.