Twelve weeks of practical leadership development
A structured experience that connects reading and reflection with the situations you face at work.
Founding Cohort
The Leadership
Draft℠
12 Conversations to Better Leadership
Practical leadership development, grounded in experience and focused on people.
Leading people brings questions that a job title alone cannot answer.
How do you earn trust? Set clear expectations? Help someone grow? Keep people and performance moving forward together?
Express Interest in the Founding CohortThe Leadership Draft℠
12 Conversations to Better Leadership
The Leadership Draft℠ is a 12-week leadership development experience led by Brian Watts. Through digital participant materials, weekly live sessions, reflection and real-world application, participants will have space to think about their leadership and put what they learn into practice.
Who this is for
The Leadership Draft℠ is designed for:
- New supervisorsTaking responsibility for a team.
- Frontline managersBalancing people, expectations and daily performance.
- Emerging leadersPreparing for greater responsibility.
- Operations leadersResponsible for both people and results.
Bring your experience, your questions and a willingness to work on how you lead.
What you can expect
Weekly live conversations with Brian
Facilitated sessions to discuss ideas, ask questions and learn alongside other leaders.
Digital participant materials
Materials to support your preparation, reflection and application throughout the program.
A small founding cohort
The first cohort is intended for 6–12 participants, supporting conversation and participation.
Work between sessions
The experience asks you to try ideas in your own leadership, reflect on what happens and bring those observations back to the conversation.
Brian Watts Group Workshops
From Employee to Leader
Practical, Brian-led leadership workshops for newly promoted supervisors, first-time managers and emerging leaders. Each format stands on its own and gives participants an opportunity to discuss real leadership challenges, practice conversations and plan a next step.
One-day workshop
A full day of discussion and practice for a private company group, with a recommended 6–12 participants. Topics include earning trust, setting expectations, addressing standards fairly and helping others grow. Participants develop a 30-day leadership action plan.
Half-day small-group pilot
A focused 3½–4-hour experience for 3–5 participants. Participants explore the shift from coworker to supervisor, practice a respectful leadership conversation and identify a 30-day action. Pilot scope and availability are subject to confirmation.
Participant reflections and individual action plans remain private. Employer follow-through can include attendance, general non-identifying themes and recommendations.
Ask about a workshopAbout Brian
Brian Watts brings three decades of leadership and operations experience to his work with developing leaders. His background spans multi-site operations, human resources and employee relations, sales, staffing, employee development, budgeting and safety.
He understands the responsibility of supporting people while meeting the demands of daily operations. That experience shapes his practical, conversational approach to leadership development.
“Throughout my career, some of my greatest satisfaction has come from helping people grow while achieving solid performance results together. I created The Leadership Draft℠ to help people become better leaders and better people. I look forward to sharing what I’ve learned and supporting the next generation of leaders as they find their own way.”
Beyond his leadership and operations work, Brian is also a co-founder of Potassium Sports Network. His broadcasting experience includes play-by-play commentary and podcasting, and he serves as the public address announcer for Plattsburgh State Cardinals men’s hockey.
Interested in the Founding Cohort?
Start with a conversation.
Email Brian with your name, your current role or leadership responsibilities, and what interests you about The Leadership Draft℠. Brian will follow up to discuss the program and whether it fits what you’re looking for.
Express Interest in the Founding CohortExpressing interest does not commit you to enrolling or reserve a place.
Additional Brian Watts Group services
Brian Watts Group also welcomes inquiries about:
- Leadership coaching
- From Employee to Leader workshops
- Organizational leadership programs
- Speaking and facilitation
- Team leadership development
Have a particular need in mind? Contact Brian to discuss a custom plan for you, your team or your organization.
Contact Brian
Founding Cohort and BWG service inquiries:
brianwattsgroupinfo@gmail.com