Steve Coats
As
one of the leading authorities on the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership™,
Steve has taught, coached and consulted with executives and managers in
several countries around the world. Steve focuses his work on leadership
and team development, personal growth, change, and business strategy.
He also has extensive development experience with renowned programs such
as Steven Covey’s Principle Centered Leadership and a number
of client-specific customized programs. Steve has published several articles,
as well as co-authoring the book, Insight III.
Steve understands leadership from the inside out, with experience in both Fortune 100 companies and small upstarts. Steve led a National Account Team at telecommunications giant, AT&T, and also co-founded The Leadership Dimension, Inc.
Steve received an MBA from North Texas University and completed an executive program in technology and innovation at the Wharton School.
Driven by a deep commitment to his clients and their success, Steve helps individuals and teams identify and resolve key issues that impede effectiveness in order to achieve remarkable results.
Tom Heuer
Tom
Heuer is a former partner of ILA and has written numerous articles on
the subject of leadership, including a case study on BANC ONE with the
Harvard Business School.
Tom's leadership expertise comes from real experience, holding executive positions at Pinnacle Bancorp (Chief Operating Officer), BANC ONE (Sr. Vice President) and Delloitte & Touche (Senior Director and Business Unit Head). Tom is now responsible for leadership development at Fifth Third Bank.
 Jim Kouzes |
 Barry Posner |
Jim and Barry are not just a friends, the are the reason we exist as a business. Together they wrote the worldwide best seller, The Leadership Challenge™. It was their research and findings that inspired us to start our business several years ago. Much of our work today is still based on the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership™ described in their book.
Jim Kouzes is the chairman emeritus of The Tom Peters Company and an Executive Fellow at the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University (SCU).
Barry Posner is dean of the Leavey School of Business and Professor of Leadership at Santa Clara University, where he has received numerous teaching and innovation awards.
Jim and Barry contunue to be great mentors and coaches for us, and are always there with answers to tough questions and endless encouragement. To learn more about Jim, Barry and their work, please visit www.theleadershipchallenge.com.
Steve Houchin
Steve’s
passion is helping individuals and teams discover the power of leadership.
A dynamic, engaging facilitator, he works to develop in senior executives,
mid-level managers, and front line supervisors the leadership skills necessary
to foster collaborative environments, encouraging associates to commit
their best effort and creativity to the organization’s mission. He
has delivered experiential-based leadership and team-building programs
to all size firms throughout the United States and in several foreign
countries.
Steve’s own management experience gives credibility and practicality to his training and consulting. At the Kroger Company for 18 years, he held various management positions including the role of divisional human resources director, in which he was a key member of the executive team responsible for the P&L success of 90 retail stores, warehouse, and transportation fleet. Steve also served as Kroger’s corporate director of management education and development.
Steve earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio State University and completed graduate studies at Central Michigan University.
His love for teaching and modeling leadership behaviors, inspires participants to grow personally and professionally and truly impact the success of their organizations.