"Through my years of working with high-level executives and CEOs and through all the great publications I have read, I truly believe that vision is one of the key components of any great leader. Where many great managers know what it takes to get the job done and do an excellent job of conveying that message, a true leader has a vision for the future to drive business to new levels and the foresight to put that vision into action. While I believe that having a true business vision comes naturally to the right people, I have helped leaders reflect on their visions and given them the tools to help project their vision into words with their staff. I'd love to bring these ideas to the leadership development programs here at DDI."

"I believe the promotion of teamwork and cohesiveness is one of the key qualities of successful leaders. I've witnessed too many teams and businesses fail because a leader was too stubborn to delegate work and trust others around them to get a job done. I've always stressed the importance of teamwork by promoting a trusting environment for my leaders and showing them the importance of not being the watch-over-your-shoulder type of leader. I have many great examples of great leaders who delegated work and entrusted their staff around them to work cohesively as a team."

DDI advertises they help their clients build a foundation for leadership development. They go on to say, "Like building a house, a solid foundation sets your leadership development initiative up for success. Don't fall into the trap of 'build it and they will come.' Invest in a high-impact approach to implementation that includes communication, manager support, engagement, and program kickoff. The world of leadership development continues to evolve with new technologies and new approaches to development. Ultimately, leadership development is there to prepare leaders for and support them through critical leadership moments."