Our leadership philosophy.
Effective leaders know themselves. Perhaps they even know what motivates them to lead. But the BEST leaders are disciplined practitioners of continual self-reflection.
This belief is foundational in our approach to executive coaching, leadership team development and strategic planning. Personal accountability and agency allow for a growth in emotional maturity and executive gravitas that elevates the culture of an organization, informed by the leader’s mindset.
At Leadership By Design, we believe those who possess an authentic desire to lead can indeed develop into transformational leaders.
Natural born leaders? We are not convinced there exists an effective leader who did not experience powerful mentoring, modeling and coaching.
As reflected in our firm’s name, leadership is developed with intention - and personally designed for each organization, for each individual, at a specific time in an organization’s history.
The time is now for you to optimize your leadership impact.
We accompany individuals on that professional journey to maximize their natural talents and provide insight into those skills and attributes yet to be developed.
Our services.
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We are often asked by board members overseeing the selection and evaluation of their chief executive officer, “If we hire the right person, why would we need to provide coaching?”
Fundamentally, promoting a culture of coaching within an organization requires the foundational belief that - regardless of evident talent and quality - to be recognized as a leader, executives must pursue a growth mindset, rooting themselves in continuous excellence and innovation.
Excellence is a goal that can NEVER be fully obtained, but it CAN be relentlessly pursued. Coaching a leader demonstrates not only that belief, but affirms the dynamic culture of an ever-changing market.
Our coaching plans include personalized engagements that address the various dimensions of coaching, including onboarding and orientation, proprietary skills and opportunities assessments, first-90-days plans, and key stakeholder and partner matrices.
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“The best way to predict your future is to create it.” Peter Drucker
What gets in the way of a leader developing an effective Strategic Plan?Our experience consistently lands on one of two primary barriers:
Lack of time.
Lack of experience/knowledge in leading the process.
Leadership By Design can help you with both.
With years of experience in multiple professional settings, our team members have both led and facilitated the process of developing a strategic plan from drafting all the way through to implementation, resulting in a relevant and inspiring growth strategy for your organization.
Informed by your mission and vision, our goal is to assist leaders and their key partners in designing a process that includes vital stakeholder voices, demonstrates innovation and thoughtful pragmatism, and ultimately provides a roadmap for your team, guiding you to excellent execution.
Please reach out to learn more about our strategic planning package and proprietary tools to help you achieve your goals now.
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Leadership team development is crucial for positive culture, effective collaboration, retention and implementation of your strategic plan.
It includes such topics as:
Identifying critical skills and attributes
Development of an S & A wheel for the leadership team
The leadership team as organizational culture leaders
Communication design and infrastructures of success
Accountability and agency
Please reach out to discuss a customized proposal for your organization.
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Client-led issue discussions are often identified as the most relevant and valuable component of the coaching relationship.
The coach serves as a soundboard and facilitator, providing a safe and confidential environment to identify and evaluate options and associated impacts of current challenges. Processing current issues with a coach, who has actually sat in the chair, expedites decision-making and action by the chief administrator.
Thought-partnering agreements include live discussions and follow-up by phone and text, supporting you in real-time.
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WORKSHOPS
We can design a workshop to your specifications or present on the topics outlined below. Most workshops are two hours. Presentations can be personalized by specific case review if requested or as a 1:1 coaching for team member(s). Some prep work may be required by attendees.Fundamentals of Courageous Conversations
Effective Feedback and Coaching: Developing a Culture of Continuous Improvement
Change Management: The Leader’s Guide
KEYNOTE TALKS
All keynote presentations accompanied by slide deck/visuals.Mental Health and Well Being: The Exponents of an Effective Delivery Model
Disagreeing Agreeably: The Power of Processing Differences
So You Want to be a Leader: Critical Skills and Attributes in a Polarized World
The Keys to Organizational Excellence: Infrastructure Infused with Inspiration
Don’t see exactly what you need here? Please give us a call to discuss; we can design a custom solution, or refer you to a partner we trust.