We inspire purposeful living and leading through personal discovery and experiential learning that leads to more effective, ethical leadership in our various roles whether it be as executive, professional, teacher, parent, coach or engaged citizen.  Operating on the continuum between personal growth and leadership development allows us to demonstrate this important and often overlooked link between how we lead our lives and how we lead our families, teams, organizations, and communities.

We use a holistic approach that touches mind, body, and spirit and develops trust by advocating the integration of a sound mind, a pure heart and clean hands.  We encourage creating community in small groups that keep people connected through an active and influential Leaders Network.

Philosophy Description: Inside First™

We define the Inside First™ framework as a process that starts within, clarifying purpose, values and beliefs that differentiate our character, and then emanates outward, advanced by the skills of visioning and planning to guide our actions and relationships.  Inside First leadership has resonance with many similar approaches, including values-based leadership, servant-leadership, and more.  This philosophy continues to evolve in a multiple thought-leader, open source fashion.

Key Differentiators

Spiritual Perspective:
We believe that people who incorporate their spiritual perspective, however defined, into their lives are more likely to seek meaning and significance over self-aggrandizement.  We characterize spirituality as the very personal process of connecting to a reality greater than ourselves.  We are not aligned with any wisdom or faith tradition, but rather encourage thoughtful dialogue on each individuals’ perspective.

We believe that our quality of life and leadership effectiveness are built more on character and personal ethics than on skills.  And we believe that one’s character and ethics are in turn founded primarily on a worldview that takes one beyond a focus merely on the self.  This orientation recognizes that it’s not all about us – that our lives and work are enriched by deeper connections and service to others.  It acknowledges that we can be strengthened by the spiritual aspect of our humanity.

Value Proposition

Our greatest value is found in participants’ transformational experience of personal discovery and growth gained from our perspectives, processes, environments and network.