March 2025 Newsletter
March 28, 2025
From Leaders to Leadership: Why the Shift Matters
Jenny Robinson, PhD
Co-Founder, Coaching on the Go
Quorum Initiative Member
Moderator: Sarah McArthur
Executive Producer Defining Moments; Editor in Chief, Leader to Leader; Former COO, Marshall Goldsmith Inc
At the March 20th Quorum Initiative Speaker Series event, leadership experts Jenny Robinson, co-founder Coaching on the Go and Sarah McArthur, an award winning author and executive producer, explored this critical shift and its implications for organizations striving to cultivate more dynamic, effective teams.
Leadership as a Collective Process
Traditionally, leadership has been viewed as an individual trait—something possessed by a select few. However, Jenny Robinson challenges this notion, advocating instead for leadership as a dynamic and collective process. Drawing from her extensive research and experience, she argues that effective leadership emerges through collaboration rather than top-down authority. Organizations that embrace this shift can foster resilience, adaptability, and innovation among their teams.
Coaching as a Daily Practice
In addition to redefining leadership, Jenny emphasized the need to reframe coaching. Rather than treating coaching as a structured, isolated role, she proposes embedding coaching into daily interactions. She calls these micro-coaching moments—brief, constructive exchanges—which can have a profound impact on workplace culture, encouraging continuous learning and development without the constraints of formal training sessions. Continue reading
Why Managers Are Failing to Execute Strategy — and How Organizations Can Help
Regina Jiron
COO, RXB Transformations
Quorum Initiative Member
Adapt. Innovate. Transform. These aren’t just buzzwords—they’re survival tactics echoing through boardrooms as organizations grapple with relentless change and mounting pressure to stay ahead. Strategies are drawn up with high hopes, yet when it comes to execution, many managers find themselves hitting invisible walls. Despite their dedication and expertise, turning strategic visions into operational reality remains a daunting challenge.
So, what’s really going on here? Why do capable managers struggle to bring strategies to life, and how can organizations step in to bridge this gap? Let’s dive into some potential underlying issues and explore innovative solutions that could make all the difference.
Quorum’s newest initiatives!
A Gender Smart Investing Club
Quorum Invests is a gender-smart investment club designed exclusively for Quorum Initiative members. This initiative empowers individuals to take their first—or next—steps in investing with a gender-lens approach across asset classes, ensuring their investments align with their values.
Why Join Quorum Invests?
- Align your money with your values
- Overcome investing roadblocks and build confidence
- Gain financial knowledge and grow your wealth
- Be part of an impactful community focused on systemic change
Elevate Your Leadership Journey
Quorum’s Mentoring Circles are a powerful new initiative designed to foster deeper support, connection, and professional growth for women leaders.
Each Circle meets monthly for a 90-minute virtual session, led by experienced Executive Coaches. These confidential gatherings offer a trusted space to exchange insights, navigate leadership challenges, and grow together.
Launched as a pilot in London in February 2025, the program is guided by expert coaches Theresa Rynard and Anne Groves. In April, Mentoring Circles will expand to the U.S. with the addition of Coach Regina Jiron—bringing this transformative experience to even more members of our global community.
Our first UK and U.S. Circles are already full—but more will be forming later in 2025!
Stay tuned for your opportunity to join this meaningful, peer-driven leadership experience.
For more information on participating in either of these initiatives, contact Diane.
Congratulations to Quorum members!
Regina X. Jiron, COO, RXB Transformations on being published in the American Management Association Quarterly Journal – Winter Issue
Carlinde Kallianiotis, CEO, Ginger Leadership – US, on being named “Woman of the Week” by The Channel Company and Women of the Channel!
Welcome our new members!
Rennie Chastain Gitthens, St. Joseph Chapter
Karen Erickson, Founder, Erickson Healing Arts
Stacie Johnson, St. Joseph Chapter
Susan Weinthaler, Artist
Join us for a transformative weekend at Quorum’s Fourth Annual Retreat!
The weekend begins on Friday, May 30th at 6pm with Welcome Cocktails and Dinner
- Engage in a deeply restorative wellness session where you’ll learn simple yet powerful techniques to release stress, sharpen your focus, and return to yourself with grace
- Discover practical tips for prioritizing rest and enhancing sleep to support your personal health and wellness goals
- Feel the joy of movement through Bollywood dance, a vibrant celebration of rhythm and self-expression that will leave you feeling empowered and uplifted
- Experience the wit of Quorum’s very own stand-up comedienne
Return home on Sunday, June 1st refreshed after we wrap up at 12:00pm
Venue: Blue Fox Motel, Narrowsburg, NY
Registration:
Quorum Members: $450
Non-members: $500
Registration includes all meals.
Limited to 50 participants
Local Chapter News
Quorum St. Joseph Chapter Panel on Leadership and Advocacy
The Quorum St. Joseph Chapter recently convened an inspiring group of leaders for a panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Katy Schwartz-Drowns, Program and Admissions Coordinator at The American Legion Boys State of Missouri. The event focused on leadership, civic engagement, advocacy, and self-discovery.
Drawing inspiration from Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, and Ron McMillan, the panelists shared valuable insights and practical strategies for navigating high-stakes discussions effectively. The engaging conversation provided attendees with tools to strengthen their communication skills and advocate for meaningful change in both their personal and professional lives. Continue reading
New York Chapter
Join Quorum’s own Stand-up Comedienne, Liz Austin at her upcoming performance!
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
7:00pm EDT
Gotham Comedy Club – Main Showroom
208 West 23rd Street
New York, NY 10011
