How is Leading Strategies different?

1. Because we are deeper and broader than many other change consulting firms, we focus on delivering your outcomes, not our methods.
2. We stay engaged with the you throughout a project and beyond because our solutions are carefully made to last.
3. We eat, sleep and breathe organization culture, leadership and change.

So … the BIG question … what can Leading Strategies do for me? 

We are change management consultants that assist with strategy, organization, performance and productivity. Here are more specifics.

• Fix revenue leaks by doing business smarter
• Move someone who is the business to someone who directs the business
• Prepare front-line managers for promotion
• Reduce customer complaints and lower employee re-training costs

How does Leading Strategies work?

With our emphasis on your outcomes over our methods, we use a variety of tools individually and together as required. Here are the typical culprits.

• Individual or group coaching (in person and virtual)
• Internal, small-group training sessions
• Consulting projects
• Action learning management
• One-time or recurring seminars
• Large audience presentations
• Meeting facilitation

Who is Michael Friesen?

Mike is a truly unique individual with many talents. His skills range from fighter pilot to polished presenter to engaging consultant. Mike has worked in banking, construction and the military with special focus on aviation. He is also a published author of the leadership book, Expected End. Click here to see Mike’s LinkedIn Profile.

Career and Personal Highlights 

• Former F-4 / F-15 pilot
• Operations Director for an aviation group
• Chief Financial Officer
• Budget Director
• VP of Operations for a construction company
• Internal investment portfolio manager
• Board chair, member, and adviser
• Retired military officer at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel
• Veteran presenter, instructor and facilitator with groups as large as 1,500
• Husband and dad

Formal Education and Credentials

• M.B.A. with Strategic Leadership emphasis
• C.M.B.A. (Certified Masters of Business Administration)
• B.A., Management of Human Resources
• Instructor for Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
• Facilitator for multiple Franklin Covey courses
• F.A.A. Commercial Pilot with Instrument and Multi-engine ratings

When you need help in change management, contact us!