Our approach

Leadership isn’t something most people are taught – it’s something they’re thrown into.

Our research shows that 4 out of 5 leaders don’t feel a high degree of confidence in their ability to lead, despite outward appearances of success.

Leadership isn’t taught. But it can be learned.

At the Concord Leadership Group, we’ve developed a framework built on university-level research, validated by leaders across six continents, and proven effective in organizations from tech startups to multinational corporations. We call it Quadrant 3 Leadership™. 

Our approach works. Unlike cookie-cutter approaches, our methodology helps you discover your unique leadership style. We’ve seen quiet introverts outperform charismatic extroverts, detail-oriented analysts become more effective than natural people-persons, and self-doubting executives transform into confident visionaries – all by embracing their authentic leadership style rather than trying to fit someone else’s mold.

Our proprietary research into hardwiring, identity, and goal-setting creates a personalized leadership path that works with your natural strengths rather than against them. The results? Higher team retention, improved organizational culture, and leaders who actually enjoy leading rather than dreading it.

Our approach works for leaders at every stage. Whether you’re a new manager wondering how you got here, a seasoned executive facing new challenges, or a CEO planning your leadership transition into retirement, we help you find your authentic leadership voice without becoming someone you’re not.

Because the world doesn’t need more cookie-cutter leaders – it needs your unique perspective and talents.

Most leaders get stuck in a cycle of imitation and frustration.

First, they observe successful leaders and try to copy them (Quadrant 1). When that doesn’t work, they seek external “expert” systems (Quadrant 2). They bounce between these approaches, never feeling quite right in their leadership skin.

True leadership transformation happens in Quadrant 3 – turning inward to discover your unique leadership abilities and authentic style. This isn’t about becoming less effective; it’s about becoming more of who you already are.

Our research shows this journey isn’t just theoretical – it’s transformational. We’ve guided hospital CEOs, tech founders, nonprofit directors, and Fortune 500 executives through this process with consistent results. The media regularly seeks our expertise on leadership transitions and challenges, from major news outlets to The Atlantic and SUCCESS Magazine.

What sets our approach apart is that we function as true coaches – we don’t play your position, we help you play it better. We provide evidence-based assessments, personalized coaching, and practical tools that help you discover not just what works for leaders generally, but what works for you specifically.

Discover your hardwiring

You’re not just one type of leader – you’re a unique combination of natural abilities, instinctive behaviors, and inner motivations.

In Quadrant 3 Leadership, we explore all three areas of your hardwiring using validated assessments like the Highlands Ability Battery, DISC, and the Enneagram. This isn’t about labeling you – it’s about helping you understand yourself better than ever before.

Many leaders are shocked to discover which aspects of leadership come naturally to them and which areas are causing unnecessary stress. We often find that leaders are experiencing burnout not because they’re doing too much, but because they’re operating against their natural wiring.

We don’t try to “fix” you. Our goal is to help you create changes that align with who you already are – changes that will last long after our work together is done.

Pinpoint your identity

Every leader carries an internal picture of what leadership “should” look like.

This picture comes from everywhere – your family, your belief structure, previous bosses, and even the movies you watch and books you read. Most leaders are completely unaware of how these models guide (or sabotage) their daily decisions.

In Quadrant 3 Leadership, understanding your identity is like identifying your “operating system.” By bringing these unconscious models to light, we can see which ones are helping you lead effectively and which ones are actually working against you at every turn.

The result? Less imposter syndrome, more confidence in your authentic leadership voice, and the ability to make decisions that align with both your values and your organization’s needs.

Set the right goals

Humans are goal-seeking creatures. But despite thousands of books on time management and goal setting, not every system works for every person.

With a clearer understanding of your hardwiring and identity, you can now set goals that play to your strengths rather than fighting against them.

We help you identify which objectives matter most and the approaches that will actually work for you. This means avoiding the frustration of one-size-fits-all solutions while ensuring you achieve meaningful results for your organization.

Our MagnetGoals™ process helps you create the change in the world your organization was meant to make – without burning yourself out in the process.

Quadrant 3 Leadership works just as powerfully with teams as it does with individuals.

When staff or board members experience a leadership intensive together, something remarkable happens. Team members suddenly see each other’s differences not as frustrations, but as strengths. The quiet analyst who never speaks up in meetings becomes valued for their deep thinking. The outspoken idea generator who interrupts is appreciated for their creativity.

Teams that go through this process together report higher retention rates, better communication, and a deeper commitment to the organization’s mission. Rather than having top performers go rogue, they channel their passion and abilities in harmony with the bigger mission.

We’ve worked with senior leadership teams, specific departments, and entire organizations. The results are consistent – teams leave re-energized about their work, with a deeper appreciation for each other, and equipped with practical tools to create the culture they’ve always wanted but couldn’t quite reach.

Most importantly, they develop the shared language needed to continue growing together long after our formal work concludes. Because leadership isn’t just about individuals – it’s about creating organizations where everyone can thrive.