At GRIL, we are daily seeking the answer to the question:
Are Leaders made, or are Leaders born?
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You Are a Leader
- Door Opener Leader who is willing to pave the way for different sectors in the community to work together.
- An Empowering Leader who motivates others to live out their purpose so that together they can work towards equity.
- Visionary Leader who look for innovative ways to grow and lead.
- Civically Engaged Leader working towards change.
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What We Do
GRIL U Teen Program
Intentional training to prepare you for your future and help you to consider how you are wired, your purpose, and your role as a leader in the community.
Emerge Program
Training for those who are seeking personal growth as well as growing leadership capacity in the community.
Breakthrough
Training for those in leadership positions who are seeking personal growth as well as growing leadership capacity and understanding systems and structures of organizations.
GRIL Trainings
Other various trainings on one of our core values to license model that allows you to use the curriculum to enhance your organization leadership development.
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Growth Starts at the End of Your Comfort Zone
Tony Robbins once said, “All growth starts at the end of your comfort zone.” This quote expresses a powerful truth about personal development. A comfort zone is a place where we feel safe, familiar, and in control. While it can provide security, staying there for too...
Giving Back to GRIL Means More
Giving back to the community is about more than making a donation. It is about investing in people, creating opportunities, and strengthening the organizations that work every day to make a difference. Chris Sain Jr. has demonstrated the importance of giving back by...
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