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STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP IN SMALL TOWNS

Current Projects

Small Towns,

Big Ideas!

I work with courageous leaders and organizations who want to make a positive impact in their smaller community.

I am working to create progress and change with leaders in small towns in my three core areas of specialization and focus.

Smaller Community Municipal Projects and Plans in Community, Leadership & Strategy  Development

Nonprofit Excellence and Community Changemaking, Organization & Mobilization

Small Business Owner Leadership Supports, Business Planning & Strategies for Growth

Each of these areas of focus has five dynamic or mix-and-match ways of working with me that support the right solution at the right time for the right reason:

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PLAN w/

Process + Report

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LEAD w/

Development + Coaching

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LEARN w/

Studies + Training

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WORK w/

Projects + Roles

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CHANGE w/

Tools + Support

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MY MISSION

I am in relentless pursuit of helping to create a world of courageous visionary leaders who act like activists in their roles everyday from the middle of nowhere.

AREAS OF FOCUS

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SMALLER COMMUNITY MUNICIPAL PROJECTS AND PLANS IN COMMUNITY, LEADERSHIP, & STRATEGY

PLAN: Strategic Plans built for smaller communities

LEAD: Municipal Leader and Team Development Programs & Coaching

LEARN: Training Seminars for Council, Leaders, Committees, and Community

WORK: Contract roles that support implementation of plans or projects

CHANGE: Tool Kits and Training Supports for the adoption of new ways of working

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NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY CHANGEMAKING, ORGANIZATION & MOBILIZATION

PLAN: Strategic Plans built for changemaking organizations in smaller communities

LEAD: Nonprofit Leader and Team Development Programs & Coaching

LEARN: Training Seminars for Boards, Leaders, Volunteers, and Community

WORK: Contract or employment roles that support implementation of plans or projects

CHANGE: Tool Kits and Training Supports for the adoption of new ways of working

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SMALL BUSINESS OWNER LEADERSHIP SUPPORT, BUSINESS PLANNING & STRATEGIES FOR GROWTH

PLAN: Strategic Business Plans built for values-based small businesses in small towns

LEAD: Founder/Owner, Leader and Team Development Programs & Coaching

LEARN: Training Seminars for Managers and Teams

WORK: Mid-range Projects that support implementation of a strategy

CHANGE: Tool Kits and Training Supports for the adoption of new ways of working

My background as an inclusion trainer helps me to reach diverse audiences and plan for reaching the objective with equity at the forefront.

In addition to my consulting work, I offer presentations, keynote talks, guest speaking engagements, and lectures in my areas of specialization and focus upon request.

Let’s make change, together