Thank you for signing up for the PEAK Navigator program. The landscape of leadership in the mountain resort industry is changing rapidly and the skills required to take the industry into the future become more varied. The PEAK Navigator program is the first step in tuning up your leadership skills.

On this page you will find additional information about the program, but if you have any questions, please feel free to email Sarah at sarah@saminfo.com.

Who is Paul Thallner?

Paul Thallner is CEO and founder of High Peaks Group, a U.S.-based consulting firm that helps build leadership capabilities and team alignment that leads to thriving workplaces for all, and ultimately, accelerate business performance. Paul has been an integral part in the development of the Summit Series program and facilitates each of the group calls in addition to serving as an adviser to our esteemed group of mentors.

What is the schedule of the program?

Please be sure make note of these important program dates.

• October 1 - Receive link for PLI leadership self-assessment
• October 18 - PLI self-assessment completion deadline
• October 23 - PLI self-assessment reports delivered
• November 4 - Online workshop and peer coaching session (attendance required)
  • Workshop will take place at 2pm Eastern Time for 90 minutes.
• October 24- November 8 - Window to schedule your one-on-one report debriefing/goal-setting call (details on how to schedule will follow)
• November 15 - Deadline to submit your individual learning plan
• December 2 - Learning plan progress report and satisfaction survey

What is the PLI leadership self-assessment?

As part of the PEAK Navigator program you'll take the Performance Leader Identifier (PLI) from UK-based Real World Group. It is designed to identify the behaviors you use to create superior, sustainable performance in your organization. It's a forced-choice assessment asking you to select behaviors most/least like you. Give yourself some focused, quiet time to complete the assessment. Remember, this doesn't measure your personality or competence, but rather the behaviors you tend to use frequently/infrequently. Learn more about the science behind the PLI here.

What should I expect from the One-on-One Report Debrief?

An accredited High Peaks Group coach will be available to walk you through your PLI report. In this conversation, you will reflect on your behaviors and how that impacts your performance as a leader. You will also get a learning plan guide to complete afterward to apply your learning and raise your game.

What should I expect from the Peer-to-Peer Discussions?

PEAK Navigator participants will come together on November 4 in an online workshop. In that workshop, you'll learn more about the impact of leadership behavior on organizations. Also, you'll have a chance to coach and be coached by a peer. 

Who should I contact with questions about the program?

Questions can be directed to Sarah at sarah@saminfo.com.