I understand what strong leadership looks like. In the Army, leadership is taken very seriously because lives are literally at stake. As an Army Officer, I had to be prepared to take on any role even if I was not trained for it. This made me a stronger and more agile professional.I view leadership as the path forward rather than complimentary to any business. Leadership can make a huge difference to a company’s bottom line. Lead people effectively, develop them accordingly, and simply care for/about them and watch an organization grow, not only in profit, but culture. If we do not place leadership at the forefront in what we do, then our people suffer (and so do profits). People are the heartbeat of any business. I understand that hard metrics drive business decisions, but the more flexible and authentic leaders are, the better the outcome of success. With leaders that know ‘how’ to lead rather than just manage, you have a recipe for success. The technical aspect of any industry is the easy part because experts who work in it are well versed; the people aspect is the hard part. Develop and grow great leaders that know instinctively how to handle the people aspect, you can move quicker on the ‘what’ you do. Specialties: Leadership DevelopmentPartnership CultivationChange ManagementProcess & Policy EnhancementLearning & DevelopmentCross Functional Team CollaborationCoaching/Performance ManagementPreviously held Secret security clearance