A 90-day leadership intervention for clarity, alignment, and momentum Executive Leadership Reset A 90-day leadership intervention for clarity, alignment, and momentum The Executive Leadership Reset is a focused, time-bound engagement designed for senior leaders and executive teams who need space to pause, reset, and realign how leadership is operating—without committing to a long-term program. The Leadership Strategy Conversation is often the first step for leaders exploring executive coaching in Grand Rapids . Start a Strategy Conversation

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I work with CEOs, boards, executive teams, and high-potential leaders navigating growth, change, and complexity across organizations and industries. Who I Work With I partner with senior leaders who carry enterprise responsibility for results, culture, and long-term direction. My work is most effective when leaders are navigating growth, complexity, transition, or inflection points that demand clearer judgment and stronger systems. Schedule Your Leadership Strategy Conversation Not sure if this applies to you? See what typically changes CEOs & Owners You are accountable for enterprise performance, leadership credibility, and long-term value creation. As organizations grow, the complexity of decision-making, succession, and execution often outpaces existing leadership systems. I work with CEOs and owners who want to strengthen judgment, align their executive teams, and ensure strategy translates into sustained execution. Organizational Talent Consulting partners with CEOs to align leadership behavior, culture, and decision systems so execution keeps pace with ambition. Rapid growth or organizational complexity Leadership team misalignment Succession or ownership transition Strategic clarity without execution traction Learn More: Executive Coaching Strategy & Succession COMMON SITUAIONS I SUPPORT Executive Teams High-performing executive teams are not defined by talent alone—but by shared decision rules, trust, and execution discipline. I work with executive teams to strengthen alignment, clarify roles, and improve how decisions are made and carried out. This work often follows CEO or board sponsorship. Organizational Talent Consulting works with executive teams to surface hidden friction, reset leadership norms, and create operating rhythms that drive accountability and results. COMMON SITUAIONS I SUPPORT Strategic alignment and role clarity Trust, conflict, and accountability Operating cadence and decision frameworks Enterprise mindset vs functional silos Learn More: Executive Team & Board Advisory Organizational Effectiveness Boards I support boards in strengthening governance effectiveness, leadership transitions, and strategic clarity—often in partnership with CEOs and executive teams. My role is advisory and facilitative, helping boards focus on the decisions and systems that matter most. Organizational Talent Consulting helps boards strengthen leadership effectiveness, succession readiness, and enterprise alignment through disciplined assessment and facilitation. CEO transition or succession planning Strategy clarification and risk alignment Board–management role clarity Enterprise-level perspective during inflection points Learn More: Strategy & Succession Executive Coach Grand Rapids COMMON SITUAIONS I SUPPORT Who this work is not for This work is not designed for leaders looking for quick fixes, motivational events, or transactional training. It is best suited for senior leaders willing to examine how leadership habits, culture, and systems shape results over time. Not Sure Where You Fit? A short strategy conversation can help determine whether coaching, consulting, or another approach is the right next step. Start a Leadership Strategy Conversation Not Sure Where You Fit Frequently Asked Questions Do you work only with CEOs? No. While many engagements begin with CEOs or owners, this work often includes executive teams and boards—typically with senior leadership sponsorship. Does your work focus more on coaching or consulting? Our work encompasses both coaching and consulting, tailored to the challenge at hand. Some situations call for individual coaching, while others require consulting, facilitation, or a combination of these approaches. Is this work industry-specific? No. The focus is on leadership, decision-making, culture, and execution—challenges that cut across industries and sectors. When is this work most effective? This work is most effective during periods of growth, transition, or complexity—when leadership habits and organizational systems need to evolve together.

Improve relationships, communication, productivity, trust, and teamwork amid polarization and an increasingly diverse workforce. In-Person Leadership DiSCovery If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together. Improve relationships, communication, productivity, trust, and teamwork amid polarization and an increasingly diverse workforce. About Using the DISC personality profile assessment, we start by enhancing each leader's understanding of personality and temperament. Participants complete the assessment online and receive a personalized DISC report with individualized feedback on four aspects of their work style: dominance (D), influence (i), steadiness (S), and conscientiousness (C). Next, we leverage a highly interactive leadership development workshop and team culture report to enhance self- and team awareness. Finally, we help embed workstyle understanding into team interactions and daily leadership routines with DISC leadership and coaching tools to bring out the best in people and the business results. It's not just training: it's an assessment-informed structured approach that busy leaders and teams can successfully apply. Who should attend? Leaders and managers who are curious about how to improve their emotional intelligence skills. Leaders and managers needing to improve their relationships, communication, productivity, trust, and teamwork. Why you want to learn it? Every business is vulnerable to threats. But too few businesses and leaders stop to consider the possibility of becoming irrelevant. Harnessing the potential of company growth takes well-equipped leaders. "If you believe that training is expensive, it is because you do not know what ignorance costs." Leboeuf Well-equipped leadership makes a difference. Here is how: Team Performance: Several research studies have investigated the connection between the leader and business performance. Studies have demonstrated that effective leadership improves follower performance and promotes higher business results, follower job satisfaction, and follower organizational commitment. Innovation and Creativity: Evidence suggests that leadership is essential for driving innovation in a company. A study involving over 400 executives from 48 companies connected strategy and innovation performance directly with good leadership habits. Trust and Change: Studies have demonstrated that the level of trust in leadership directly correlates to employee retention, organizational commitment , and support for organizational change. Furthermore, when executives build trust, evidence suggests that organizational change readiness increases. Internal Communication & Relationships: Words shape worlds. Studies have revealed that influential leaders enhance two-way communication, creativity, collaboration, job attitudes, and organizational commitment. Leadership Transitions: Leadership transitions, whether successful or not, are costly. Evidence suggests that, on average, 35% of internally promoted executives fail, and direct reports spend 10-20% of their time helping a new leader transition. Successful leadership transitions increase company revenue, have 13% lower attrition rates, and are 90% more likely to achieve long-term performance goals. Leadership development is a leadership transition acceleration tool. Want to personalize or bring Leadership DiSCovery training to your business? LEARN HOW Schedule US $325 Date & Time (EDT) Date: 1.17.2024 Time: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Location Crossroads Conference Center6611 Clay Avenue SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49548 Language English Terms and Conditiions Here is our cancellation and refund policy . More Details DISC assessment and lunch is included in the registration price. Early Bird Special: Save $50 if purchased 2 weeks before the event start date. Questions? Interested in training your team of 10 or more? Fill out our contact form to get started. Next REGISTER NOW Objectives At the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to: Recognize your own work style and develop a beginning understanding of how work styles may affect relationships, communication, and productivity Identify how you respond under pressure and what are your triggers Recognize, respect, appreciate, and value individual differences Explore how to increase your interpersonal effectiveness with your coworkers How it will help you No one of us is as smart as all of us, and on a team, one plus one can be greater than two. The benefits of high-performing teams and leaders extend beyond reducing costs and improving operational performance, including well-being, managing change, and productive conflict. Challenges Addressed • Trust, authentic communication, and collaboration • Psychological safety and team cohesion • Productive and un-productive conflict • High-quality leader-follower relationships • Appreciation of diversity and individual differences • Leadership self-awareness and situational leadership If I am unable to attend the session I signed up for can I transfer to a new date? How? Yes, you can transfer into a new session by contacting info@organizationaltalent.com and making your request in writing. Please indicate the class/date you would like to reschedule in the subject of the email. Review the available course offerings and indicate the class/date of interest. How do I get a refund on a course? To cancel your course enrollment and receive a refund, please contact our Customer Support group by calling 1-616-803-9020 or email us at info@organizationaltalent.com. What is your cancellation and refund policy? If you need to cancel your enrollment, please do so at least 72 hours before the start of your course to receive a refund. Refunds will be processed within 45 days from the cancellation date or the first day of the course, whichever comes first. No refunds are provided if you attend all or part of a course. We reserve the right to cancel a course due to low enrollment, bad weather, or other unforeseen events. If a class is canceled, we will notify you promptly, and you can choose to receive a full refund or credit for another class. Please note, we are not responsible for any cancellation costs you incur, such as airline tickets or hotel reservations. How do I contact you with questions about my training? You can reach us by phone at 1-616-803-9020 (Mon-Fri, 8 AM-5 PM Eastern Time) or email us at info@organizationaltalent.com. We're here to help! Where can I book leadership development workshops in the Grand Rapids area? Organizational Talent Consulting delivers leadership development workshops and team facilitation for organizations in Grand Rapids, West Michigan, and nationwide. FAQs

Organizational Talent Consulting leader's guide to succession planning. In-Person A Leader's Guide to Succession Planning How to identify, prepare, and nurture successors Increase the availability of experienced and ready employees in the right jobs now and in the future with proven practices and tips for how to overcome common risks. Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied About "I've got an opening on my team; do you know of anyone?" How often have you initiated this conversation or been a part of it recently? Most leaders struggle to find and develop the ready-now talent they need. Workforce challenges are nothing new. However, industry experts forecast that your talent challenges will become increasingly severe by 2030. Building a pool of qualified candidates ready to fill newly created or vacated positions can be challenging. This workshop includes succession planning topics such as talent identification, talent calibration, talent review best practices, and high-impact and low-cost employee development strategies. Who should attend? Leaders and managers who are curious about succession planning best practices. Leaders and managers who are skeptical of their ability to identify or nurture successors. Why you want to learn it? Every business is vulnerable to threats. But too few businesses and leaders stop to consider the possibility of becoming irrelevant. Harnessing the potential of company growth takes well-equipped leaders. "If you believe that training is expensive, it is because you do not know what ignorance costs." Leboeuf Well-equipped leadership makes a difference. Here is how: Team Performance: Several research studies have investigated the connection between the leader and business performance. Studies have demonstrated that effective leadership improves follower performance and promotes higher business results, follower job satisfaction, and follower organizational commitment. Innovation and Creativity: Evidence suggests that leadership is essential for driving innovation in a company. A study involving over 400 executives from 48 companies connected strategy and innovation performance directly with good leadership habits. Trust and Change: Studies have demonstrated that the level of trust in leadership directly correlates to employee retention, organizational commitment , and support for organizational change. Furthermore, when executives build trust, evidence suggests that organizational change readiness increases. Internal Communication & Relationships: Words shape worlds. Studies have revealed that influential leaders enhance two-way communication, creativity, collaboration, job attitudes, and organizational commitment. Leadership Transitions: Leadership transitions, whether successful or not, are costly. Evidence suggests that, on average, 35% of internally promoted executives fail, and direct reports spend 10-20% of their time helping a new leader transition. Successful leadership transitions increase company revenue, have 13% lower attrition rates, and are 90% more likely to achieve long-term performance goals. Leadership development is a leadership transition acceleration tool. Want to personalize or bring A leader's Guide to Succession Planning training to your business? LEARN HOW Schedule US $275 Date & Time (EDT) Wednesday, April 9th 2025 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EST) Please contact us to ask about upcoming dates! Location Railside Golf Club - Alder Room 2500 76th St. SW Byron Center, MI 49315 Language English Terms and Conditiions Here is our cancellation and refund policy . More Details Lunch is included in the registration price. Early Bird Special: Save $50 if purchased 2 weeks before the event start date. Questions? Interested in training your team of 10 or more? Fill out our contact form to get started. Next REGISTER NOW Objectives At the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to: Articulate the importance and benefits of succession planning. Articulate succession planning best practices, roles, responsibilities, attributes, and behaviors for leaders and employees Identify and evaluate employee performance and potential. Articulate high-impact employee development strategies. Articulate common succession planning risks and solutions. How it will help you You might be thinking to yourself, no one knows the future for sure, so why bother trying to build a pool of ready-now candidates? One of the most significant downfalls of strategic planning in today’s turbulent marketplace is that the process often fails to consider future changes in the environment. But, only relying on short-term planning is gambling with your company’s future. Succession planning is intended to increase the availability of experienced, capable, and diverse talent, ensuring the right people in the right jobs now and in the future. If I am unable to attend the session I signed up for can I transfer to a new date? How? Yes, you can transfer into a new session by contacting info@organizationaltalent.com and making your request in writing. Please indicate the class/date you would like to reschedule in the subject of the email. Review the available course offerings and indicate the class/date of interest. How do I get a refund on a course? To cancel your course enrollment and receive a refund, please contact our Customer Support group by calling 1-616-803-9020 or email us at info@organizationaltalent.com. What is your cancellation and refund policy? If you need to cancel your enrollment, please do so at least 72 hours before the start of your course to receive a refund. Refunds will be processed within 45 days from the cancellation date or the first day of the course, whichever comes first. No refunds are provided if you attend all or part of a course. We reserve the right to cancel a course due to low enrollment, bad weather, or other unforeseen events. If a class is canceled, we will notify you promptly, and you can choose to receive a full refund or credit for another class. Please note, we are not responsible for any cancellation costs you incur, such as airline tickets or hotel reservations. How do I contact you with questions about my training? You can reach us by phone at 1-616-803-9020 (Mon-Fri, 8 AM-5 PM Eastern Time) or email us at info@organizationaltalent.com. We're here to help! Where can I book leadership development workshops in the Grand Rapids area? 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Leaders believe their team's performance is tied to their personal and professional success, but few are intentionally bringing out the best in their employees on a daily basis. In-Person Maximizing Performance Bring out the best in your employees Leaders believe their team's performance is tied to their personal and professional success, but few are intentionally bringing out the best in their employees on a daily basis. About Many leaders believe their team's performance is tied to their personal and professional success, but few are intentionally bringing out the best in their employees on a daily basis. Too often, employees are treated like light bulbs by busy leaders. When they aren't working well, they get replaced. In today's employee-driven marketplace, a failure to bring out the best in your team is a costly mistake. Wouldn't it be great to have proven tools that busy leaders can successfully apply to break bad habits and maximize employee performance? During this interactive workshop, you will engage with other participants using Gilbert's Behavioral Engineering Model and something called PIC/NIC Consequence Analysis. You will also learn why performance-based accountability grounded in behavioral psychology is key to Life-Changing Leadership Habits. Who should attend? Leaders and managers who are curious about how they can deliver better, faster, or more efficiently to set their company apart from the competition. Leaders and managers who are skeptical of their ability to motivate their team and enhance engagement among team members. Why you want to learn it? Every business is vulnerable to threats. But too few businesses and leaders stop to consider the possibility of becoming irrelevant. Harnessing the potential of company growth takes well-equipped leaders. "If you believe that training is expensive, it is because you do not know what ignorance costs." Leboeuf Well-equipped leadership makes a difference. Here is how: Team Performance: Several research studies have investigated the connection between the leader and business performance. Studies have demonstrated that effective leadership improves follower performance and promotes higher business results, follower job satisfaction, and follower organizational commitment. Innovation and Creativity: Evidence suggests that leadership is essential for driving innovation in a company. A study involving over 400 executives from 48 companies connected strategy and innovation performance directly with good leadership habits. Trust and Change: Studies have demonstrated that the level of trust in leadership directly correlates to employee retention, organizational commitment, and support for organizational change. Furthermore, when executives build trust, evidence suggests that organizational change readiness increases. Internal Communication & Relationships: Words shape worlds. Studies have revealed that influential leaders enhance two-way communication, creativity, collaboration, job attitudes, and organizational commitment. Leadership Transitions: Leadership transitions, whether successful or not, are costly. Evidence suggests that, on average, 35% of internally promoted executives fail, and direct reports spend 10-20% of their time helping a new leader transition. Successful leadership transitions increase company revenue, have 13% lower attrition rates, and are 90% more likely to achieve long-term performance goals. Leadership development is a leadership transition acceleration tool. Want to personalize or bring Maximizing Performance training to your business? LEARN HOW Schedule US $275 Date & Time (EDT) TBD Please contact us to ask about additional dates! Location Railside Golf Club - Alder Room 2500 76th St. SW Byron Center, MI 49315 Language English Terms and Conditiions Here is our cancellation and refund policy . More Details Lunch is included in the registration price. Early Bird Special: Save $50 if purchased 2 weeks before the event start date. Questions? Interested in training your team of 10 or more? Fill out our contact form to get started. Next REGISTER NOW Objectives At the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to: Apply the ABCs of worthy performance to bring out the best in you and your team. Recognize and optimize leadership behaviors critical to r einforcing performance. Use the behavioral engineering model to solve performance challenges and create lasting behavior change. How it will help you The warning reads: "Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear." While driving, you likely don't think twice about it as you have probably seen and read this warning hundreds of times. It's a realistic warning about the dangers that can come from a distorted point of view. We see the world through a lens shaped and molded by culture and our experiences. Are you aware of your performance management blind spots? In a complex and fast-paced workplace, leaders need to be able to recognize and avoid the performance management pitfalls that come from common organizational dysfunctions and cognitive errors. If I am unable to attend the session I signed up for can I transfer to a new date? How? Yes, you can transfer into a new session by contacting info@organizationaltalent.com and making your request in writing. Please indicate the class/date you would like to reschedule in the subject of the email. Review the available course offerings and indicate the class/date of interest. How do I get a refund on a course? To cancel your course enrollment and receive a refund, please contact our Customer Support group by calling 1-616-803-9020 or email us at info@organizationaltalent.com. What is your cancellation and refund policy? If you need to cancel your enrollment, please do so at least 72 hours before the start of your course to receive a refund. Refunds will be processed within 45 days from the cancellation date or the first day of the course, whichever comes first. No refunds are provided if you attend all or part of a course. We reserve the right to cancel a course due to low enrollment, bad weather, or other unforeseen events. If a class is canceled, we will notify you promptly, and you can choose to receive a full refund or credit for another class. Please note, we are not responsible for any cancellation costs you incur, such as airline tickets or hotel reservations. How do I contact you with questions about my training? You can reach us by phone at 1-616-803-9020 (Mon-Fri, 8 AM-5 PM Eastern Time) or email us at info@organizationaltalent.com. We're here to help! Where can I book leadership development workshops in the Grand Rapids area? 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Is your organization healthy? Take this 10-minute self-guided health check to find out. The Organizational Health Check is for business owners, executives, and team leaders with talent challenges they are unable to solve on their own. Your report includes proven, simple, custom, and transformational strategies. Are you having an organizational talent crisis? Take this 20-minute business health check to get out of crisis mode fast. GET STARTED NOW Scroll Working on Organizational Talent Health Works! Performance Health Your employees support your business goals rather than derail them. Selection Health The right people in the right positions at the right time to support business growth. Development Health Empowered and motivated employees with the skills and knowledge to drive better business performance Sustainability Health Your talent investments pursue your organization's vision. Enablement Health Your workplace has a welcoming environment that takes advantage of all people's skills, knowledge, and abilities. GET STARTED NOW How does it work How does it work? STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 CLARIFY CRITICAL FOCUS AREAS TAKE THE QUIZ IMPLEMENT PROVEN STRATEGIES Take 20-minutes to complete the self-guided health check quiz. Once you submit the intake form you are provided a link to complete the quiz. You don't need anything you don't already know. Just answer the questions as best you can with what you already know. An organizational talent consultant will review your responses and prepare an easy-to-understand one-page report (sample report ). This report provides a snapshot of your organization's overall health and specific areas for improvement. The report will be emailed with an optional invite for a 20-minute debrief with a talent consultant. The debrief covers your questions and proven transformational recommendations. The fee for the report, recommendations, and the debrief is only $199. There are never any shortcuts to success. Realizing the benefits of the health check requires putting your plan into action. If needed, we will partner with you to turn your aspirations into an advantage to achieve the greatest positive impact. GET STARTED NOW Your Best Choice for Organizational Consulting THE ORGANIZATIONAL TALENT HEALTH CHECK It is for business owners, leaders, and human resource professionals wanting to make better decisions avoid costly mistakes and increase revenue. GET STARTED NOW TAKE THE HEALTH CHECK NOW Working on organizational talent health works. It’s good for your people and for your bottom line. Take the Test Do you want us to bring out the best in your organization? YES, I WANT TO THRIVE NO, I HAVE ENOUGH SUCCESS

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Grow as a leader. Highly actionable learning in engaging and interactive environments. Find the Leadership Development Training You Need Grow as a leader In-Person Live Online Company Solutions DOWNLOAD COURSE CATALOG Filter by Course Type Select Type Filter by Course Topic Select Topic Filter by Date Select Date Live Online LEADERSHIP A Leader's Guide to 360-Degree Assessment “To know yourself, you must sacrifice the illusion that you already do.” Tugaleva What you need to know to start using a leadership 360-degree assessment and getting the actionable and individualized feedback you need from others. Upcoming Events & Details FREE In-Person LEADERSHIP Building a Powerful Virtual Workforce Community Empowering Leaders for Virtual Success We’ve spent years investing in leaders on how to manage people and teams around the concept of face-to-face interaction. That’s no longer a reality for most leaders, and it’s time that we equip leaders in our organizations with better tools and approaches to building healthy, powerful virtual communities. Upcoming Events & Details In-Person LEADERSHIP Growing Effective Teams Program A strengths-based approach to high performance teams Elevate your team's effectiveness through a strengths-based, data-driven approach. This program focuses on building trust, communication, and collaboration to achieve remarkable results. Upcoming Events & Details In-Person CHANGE MANAGEMENT Leading Organizational Change Produce change Handle change well and win; handle it poorly and fail. In an environment of perpetual change, the enemy of great change leadership is good change management. Discover the leadership attributes behaviors that drive change and the tools to plan and implement change well. Upcoming Events & Details Live Online LEADERSHIP Servant Leadership Skillsets & Mindsets Results and Relationships Discover the skillsets and mindsets that set the servant leadership approach apart from other contemporary styles. Upcoming Events & Details FREE In-Person SUCCESSION PLANNING A Leader's Guide to Succession Planning How to identify, prepare, and nurture successors Increase the availability of experienced and ready employees in the right jobs now and in the future with proven practices and tips for how to overcome common risks. Upcoming Events & Details In-Person PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT Creating a Culture of Accountability See It, Own It, Solve It, and Do It. Steps leaders can take to build a positive culture that reinforces personal and organizational ownership necessary for achieving results. Upcoming Events & Details In-Person CHANGE MANAGEMENT Helping Others Make Change Work Being a change agent Thoughts and beliefs influence behaviors and actions. Learn how to gauge change reactions and the steps to effectively help yourself and others become change-resilient. Upcoming Events & Details In-Person PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT Maximizing Performance Bring out the best in your employees Leaders believe their team's performance is tied to their personal and professional success, but few are intentionally bringing out the best in their employees on a daily basis. Upcoming Events & Details In-Person STRATEGIC The Strategic Leader Think, act, and influence strategically Discover the habits and mindset to transform your organization's trajectory. Learn to think critically, make bold decisions, and inspire your team to achieve extraordinary results. Gain the competitive edge you need to navigate a complex and ever-changing business landscape. Upcoming Events & Details In-Person STRATEGIC Becoming Future-Ready Enable better decision-making to be future-ready In today's complex and fast-paced digital marketplace, no organization is looking to stay the same year over year. The goal is not to predict the future but to enable better decision-making and preparedness so that leaders can grow revenue amid uncertainty. Upcoming Events & Details In-Person INNOVATION & CREATIVITY Creative Thinking Approach problems in unconventional ways Creative strategies to solve worthwhile problems aligned with your business goals. Upcoming Events & Details In-Person LEADERSHIP Leadership Discovery If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together Improve relationships, communication, productivity, trust, and teamwork amid polarization and an increasingly diverse workforce. Upcoming Events & Details In-Person LEADERSHIP Servant Leadership Development Program Lead with Heart, Empower Your Team Leaders become servant leaders - and take action amid economic uncertainty and operate effectively in a digital workplace with an increasingly diverse workforce. We shine a light on what makes certain leaders excel while others underperform. Upcoming Events & Details

Strategic thinking and planning habits help create organizational value by capitalizing on trends and making days more effective and enjoyable for you and others. In-Person The Strategic Leader Think, act, and influence strategically Discover the habits and mindset to transform your organization's trajectory. Learn to think critically, make bold decisions, and inspire your team to achieve extraordinary results. Gain the competitive edge you need to navigate a complex and ever-changing business landscape. About The Strategic Leader course equips you with the tools and mindset to navigate complexity and drive transformative results. Discover how to think strategically, make bold decisions, and inspire your team to achieve extraordinary outcomes. This program is designed to help you develop a strategic mindset, build a compelling vision, and execute with precision. Whether you're facing rapid market changes or seeking to unlock new growth opportunities, this course will empower you to lead with confidence and create a lasting impact. During this workshop, leaders will explore the critical aspects of strategic thinking, acting, and influence. Participants will use a tool to assess their current opportunities that will drive the greatest positive strategic thinking and planning change for them and their organization. Who should attend? Leaders and executives who are curious about how to close the gap between company strategies and employee commitment. Leaders and executives who are skeptical of their personal or leadership team's ability to think, act, and influence strategy development and execution. Why you want to learn it? Every business is vulnerable to threats. But too few businesses and leaders stop to consider the possibility of becoming irrelevant. Harnessing the potential of company growth takes well-equipped leaders. "If you believe that training is expensive, it is because you do not know what ignorance costs." Leboeuf Well-equipped leadership makes a difference. Here is how: Team Performance: Several research studies have investigated the connection between the leader and business performance. Studies have demonstrated that effective leadership improves follower performance and promotes higher business results, follower job satisfaction, and follower organizational commitment. Innovation and Creativity: Evidence suggests that leadership is essential for driving innovation in a company. A study involving over 400 executives from 48 companies connected strategy and innovation performance directly with good leadership habits. Trust and Change: Studies have demonstrated that the level of trust in leadership directly correlates to employee retention, organizational commitment , and support for organizational change. Furthermore, when executives build trust, evidence suggests that organizational change readiness increases. Internal Communication & Relationships: Words shape worlds. Studies have revealed that influential leaders enhance two-way communication, creativity, collaboration, job attitudes, and organizational commitment. Leadership Transitions: Leadership transitions, whether successful or not, are costly. Evidence suggests that, on average, 35% of internally promoted executives fail, and direct reports spend 10-20% of their time helping a new leader transition. Successful leadership transitions increase company revenue, have 13% lower attrition rates, and are 90% more likely to achieve long-term performance goals. Leadership development is a leadership transition acceleration tool. Want to personalize or bring How To Be A Strategic Leader training to your business? LEARN HOW Schedule US $275 Date & Time (EDT) Please contact us to ask about upcoming dates or to schedule a session for your organization! Location Railside Golf Club - Alder Room 2500 76th St. SW Byron Center, MI 49315 Language English Terms and Conditiions Here is our cancellation and refund policy . More Details Lunch is included in the registration price. Questions? Interested in training your team of 10 or more? Fill out our contact form to get started. Next REGISTER NOW Objectives At the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to: Recognize leadership attributes and behaviors critical to strategic thinking, acting, and influence. Apply a proven tool to identify personal and team strategic thinking and planning effectiveness. How it will help you Three research studies from Zenger Folkman suggested perceptions of a leader's strategic thinking proficiency can hold back your career. Three separate studies involving over 1300 leaders significantly correlated the promotions of executive leaders with the ability to think strategically. In addition to an apparent lack of alignment and influence, leaders lacking strategic thinking find it harder to get the most out of life and work. “Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” William Bennis If I am unable to attend the session I signed up for can I transfer to a new date? How? Yes, you can transfer into a new session by contacting info@organizationaltalent.com and making your request in writing. Please indicate the class/date you would like to reschedule in the subject of the email. Review the available course offerings and indicate the class/date of interest. How do I get a refund on a course? To cancel your course enrollment and receive a refund, please contact our Customer Support group by calling 1-616-803-9020 or email us at info@organizationaltalent.com. What is your cancellation and refund policy? If you need to cancel your enrollment, please do so at least 72 hours before the start of your course to receive a refund. Refunds will be processed within 45 days from the cancellation date or the first day of the course, whichever comes first. No refunds are provided if you attend all or part of a course. We reserve the right to cancel a course due to low enrollment, bad weather, or other unforeseen events. If a class is canceled, we will notify you promptly, and you can choose to receive a full refund or credit for another class. Please note, we are not responsible for any cancellation costs you incur, such as airline tickets or hotel reservations. How do I contact you with questions about my training? You can reach us by phone at 1-616-803-9020 (Mon-Fri, 8 AM-5 PM Eastern Time) or email us at info@organizationaltalent.com. We're here to help! Where can I book leadership development workshops in the Grand Rapids area? Organizational Talent Consulting delivers leadership development workshops and team facilitation for organizations in Grand Rapids, West Michigan, and nationwide. FAQs

Get to know Jeff Doolittle and Learn About a Simple and Proven GROW Model Executive Coaching Approach to Bring Out Your Best. DR. JEFF DOOLITTLE Executive Coach BIO SCHEDULE A MEETING DOWNLOAD BIO Dr. Jeff Doolittle is an executive coach and human capital consultant who specializes in elevating leaders and empowering organizational excellence. With over 25 years of experience partnering with Fortune 500 executives and global organizations, Jeff has a reputation for developing high-trust relationships and leveraging people insights and the latest research to challenge the status quo and create measured growth. Before starting Organizational Talent Consulting, Jeff held executive talent management and organizational development roles within multiple industries, such as pharma manufacturing, healthcare, retail, food service, and distribution. In these for-profit and non-profit organizations, he led a range of human capital transformation initiatives in support of strategic goals such as: Culture Building Employee Experience Leadership Competency Frameworks Organizational Design Performance Improvement Succession and Workforce Planning Strategic Planning Jeff received his Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University and his MBA from Olivet Nazarene University. He is an International Coaching Federation executive coach and holds advanced certifications in leadership assessment, performance management, and strategic workforce planning. Dr. Doolittle is also the author of Life-Changing Leadership Habits: 10 Proven Principles That Will Elevate People, Profit, and Purpose. Outside of his professional endeavors, Jeff enjoys spending time with his family hiking and scuba diving. He lives with his wife in Byron Center, MI, where he started a community service organization that has helped hundreds of people recover from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. WHY I COACH I believe we are all created with unique gifts that can change the world, and I enjoy helping bring out the best in others. In my career, I have had the opportunity to receive an excellent education and experience firsthand some great coaches and leaders. It’s a privilege to give back what I have received. I believe your relationships make a difference in the life you live and your career; emotions and performance are contagious, and we are all more effective when we have a coach. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT I will provide a safe, fun, inspirational, and challenging environment optimal for personal growth. What is shared with me stays with me, and I will always have your personal and professional goals as my goal. We will use the GROW model coaching approach and, as needed, powerful assessment insights. We will regularly measure progress to make course corrections and achieve sustainable results. WHAT I EXPECT FROM YOU I expect you will get involved and be willing to consider new ways of thinking. You will be open and honest with me about your personal and professional goals. You will share details that will provide insights into your coaching goals.