Speaking Engagements

The Growing Your Own Leadership Course

The Growing Your Own leadership course introduces developing managers to the core skills small businesses rely on. Built around lessons from the Growing Your Own book, the training is delivered on-site at your location by Rich Ashton in three, two-hour sessions, each tailored to your team’s specific challenges. Before training begins, Rich meets informally with participants to understand dynamics, problem areas and growth opportunities so the material feels immediately useful.

Words From Our Recent Event

Atlanta, GA


"Rich Ashton was Greenleaf's Q4 Goal Day special guest speaker, and he had the room fully engaged from start to finish. His insights challenged us to think beyond short-term goals and focus on the legacy we’re building every day. Rich's message was powerful, personal, and incredibly timely—and that made this event truly special.”

- Lisa, Greenleaf Capital

What the Course Covers

Rich focuses on five core concepts that shape successful small-business leadership:

  • Leading with authenticity

  • Building proactive instead of reactive habits

  • Practicing real accountability

  • Strengthening curiosity and everyday learning

  • Improving strategy and problem-solving skills

Rich focuses on five core concepts that shape successful small-business leadership:

Who the Course Is For

  • Small businesses promoting from within

  • Technicians, salespeople and support staff moving into leadership roles

  • Teams preparing for growth or added responsibility

  • Home-service and operationally intensive industries

Bring Rich to Your Company

To discuss timing, group size and pricing, fill out our form or contact Rich at rich@growingyourown.net.