Check Out Our New Book
Cultivating Courage: Innovative Strategies for Developing a Critical Equity Leadership Identity
Workbook is designed to guide leaders in developing a deep understanding of equity issues and incorporating an equity lens into their leadership identity.
Emphasizing critical reflection, self-examination, and innovative strategies, the book encourages leaders to actively engage with and question their perspectives and biases to promote more inclusive and equitable learning and professional spaces.
An early Review: Rediscovering the Algorithms of Cultivating Courage
The authors, Dr. Lanise S. Block and Dr. Naomi R. Taylor, are recognized educators and racial equity leaders in the Twin Cities who bring valuable insights and expertise to the subject. They incorporate innovative strategies from inclusive and social innovation, offering a practical approach that bridges theory to practice. This aims to help leaders translate theoretical concepts related to equity into actionable strategies within their organizations.
The Courage Collective Mastermind
A 6-Week Intensive for Leaders Ready to Turn Courageous
Vision Into Strategic Action
Cohort 1 Launches: Monday, November 17th, 2025
You've Read the Book. Now Let's Put It Into Practice.
You understand the framework. You see where your organization needs to go. But translating the 5Cs of Courageous Leadership from concept to implementation? That's where most leaders get stuck.
You're navigating complex organizational dynamics, resistant stakeholders, and systems that weren't designed with belonging in mind. You need more than theory—you need a proven pathway, real-time guidance, and a cohort of fellow leaders working through the same challenges.
The Courage Collective Mastermind gives you exactly that.
What You'll Experience
Over six weeks, you'll move through the complete 5Cs of Courageous Leadership framework with Dr. Lanise Block as your guide, supported by a cohort of leaders committed to the same work.
Week 1: Foundation & Framework Ground yourself in the Critical Equity Leadership Identity model and map your current leadership landscape.
Weeks 2-6: Deep Dive Into Each C: Cultivate, Connect, Challenge, Commit, Lead Courageously
One pillar per week, moving from examination to action:
Each 90-minute live session combines:
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Guided exploration using the Cultivating Courage workbook and Card Collection
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Real-world application to your specific organizational context
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Peer consultation on current challenges
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Strategic planning for immediate implementation
What You'll Walk Away With
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Extended learning that moves beyond the workbook into live application
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Real-time guidance for the complex challenges you're facing right now
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Confidence navigating difficult conversations and high-stakes decisions
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Practical tools for embedding strategic leadership into your everyday choices
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A cohort of peers who understand the weight and reward of this work
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Ongoing community access through the 5Cs Leadership Lab (included with your Mastermind enrollment)
Program Details
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Format: 6 consecutive weeks, Thursdays, 1:00-2:30 CST
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Dates: November 17 – December 22, 2025
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Delivery: Live facilitated sessions (recorded for flexibility)
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Materials: Cultivating Courage workbook and Card Collection integration
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Bonus: Continued access to the 5Cs Leadership Lab monthly sessions
Investment
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Individual Leader: $897
Small Team (3-5 leaders): $2,497 -
Want deeper individualized support? Add 1:1 strategic coaching sessions: $350 per 75-minute session.
Is This Right for You?
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The Courage Collective Mastermind is designed for:
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Organizational leaders ready to move from analysis to action
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Executives navigating systems-level change
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Strategic thinkers who need a structured pathway and accountability
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Leaders who thrive in cohort-based learning experiences
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You'll get the most value if you:
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Have read Cultivating Courage or are committed to working through it
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Are facing real organizational challenges you want to address during the program
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Can commit to 6 consecutive weeks of focused work
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Are ready to be vulnerable and learn alongside peers
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Ready to Lead with Courage?
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Space is limited to ensure meaningful cohort connection. Cohort 1 begins November 17th.
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Questions? Email lanise@sankore.io or Schedule a Discover Call Here
Learn About the The 5Cs Leadership Lab Click Here