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Success Stories from My Clients
"My team now has a shared language for solving problems, and tools for having more ‘data-rich’ conversations. I use Russ' Middle Path frameworks daily and recommend them highly."
Peter Bui
Senior Software Engineer
Patreon
To hear Peter talk about the value of Leadership and the Middle Path at Patreon, see his video testimonials.
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"I found Russ's frameworks for solving problems and navigating challenging discussions to be incredibly valuable. If you are looking to enhance your leadership abilities, solve problems more effectively, and have more productive conversations, I highly recommend connecting with Russ and exploring his Middle Path leadership workshops."
Amar Virk
Product Lead
Stripe
"Leadership and the Middle Path has helped me prepare for and hold more productive discussions. I not only have greater confidence to initiate them, I'm also better equipped to navigate them once started."
Ajara Safko
Senior Scientist
Ubiquitous Energy
"As a result of working with Russ, our leadership skills have tangibly improved. We've achieved a stronger team dynamic and a more effective approach to problem-solving. This transformation has not only boosted our productivity but also brought our team closer together. I highly recommend Leadership and the Middle Path to anyone looking to enhance their leadership capabilities and drive meaningful change within their organization."
John LaGue
Chief Operating Officer
trainwell
"I am a business owner who is growing my team, and I decided to hire Russ, as a coach, to sharpen my leadership skills. Working with Russ, I learned how to better manage my team, listen more actively, and be a better leader. I am so grateful for the work I did with Russ, and I recommend him highly!"
Ashley Gomez
Founder
Digital Twinners
To hear Ashley talk about the value of Leadership and the Middle Path, see her video testimonials.
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"Leadership and the Middle Path replaces the outdated 'all-knowing leader' model with problem-solving and communication frameworks that emphasize openness, understanding, and collaboration. Encouraging inclusive thinking and shared approaches, this memorable yet insightful workshop provides valuable tools for leaders trying to build adaptive, low-conflict organizational cultures."
Jason "Mac" Macauley
Technical Executive, Coach,
former Director of Engineering
Rue Gilt Groupe
To hear Mac talk about the value of Leadership and the Middle Path, see his video testimonials.
"Russ is concise and the practice segments are effective; I absorbed new concepts and developed new skills quickly. If you are looking for a high-integrity and consistent framework for approaching negotiations of all kinds, I recommend Leadership and the Middle Path."
Mark Sowers
Project Manager
Fairweather & Associates
To hear Mark talk about the value of Leadership and the Middle Path, see his video testimonials.
"We've seen a significant increase in employee engagement as a result of our work with Russ and his team. I highly recommend him!"
Barbara Jamelli-Sefchik
Senior Director, Global Career Development
SAP
"I was looking for a comprehensive set of tools and frameworks to help me understand and address the root causes of problems... I found just such a set in Leadership and the Middle Path. It’s helped me navigate difficult situations and generate better solutions in both team and cross-team settings. If you’re a leader—even a leader with extensive management experience—and would like to take your skills to the next level, I highly recommend this workshop.."
Leo Meira
Engineering Manager
Pearl Health
To hear Leo talk about the value of Leadership and the Middle Path, see his video testimonials.
"I love that Leadership and the Middle Path calls out familiar but sometimes inscrutable traps we fall into in important conversations and problem solving. It unravels the complex mental processes needed for effective conversations, and includes enough practice and support to enable the leader to own the skills by the end of the program."
Mary Anne Rasmussen
President
Rasmussen Consulting
To hear Mary Anne talk about the value of Leadership and the Middle Path for her and her consulting clients, see her video testimonials.
"I can now much more readily zoom out from the weeds of an issue and engage in systems-level thinking about potential solutions… And the quality of our team's output has improved—we’re clearer on our objectives, more likely to identify non-obvious root causes of problems, and I feel I'm on a much stronger leadership trajectory."
Marie-Claire Conlin
Research Program Manager Research Program Manager
St. Michael's Hospital
"I highly recommend Leadership and the Middle Path. It offers powerful frameworks for analyzing and addressing problems in human systems."
John Wickson
Chief Strategy and Planning Officer
Current Aviation
"I hired Russ to help us on a performance improvement project. He and his team were easy to work with and produced outstanding results. I would not hesitate to hire him again."
Trudie Folsom
Director, Customer and Partner Training
GoDaddy
“Russ has a highly-disciplined approach to design and a learner-centric approach to facilitation. This combination differentiates him from many in this field. I endorse him without reservation."
Chris Holmberg
Founder
Middle Path Consulting
"Russ is an excellent coach who brings relevant information, useful insights, and viable strategies for success. I highly recommend him."
Debra Behrens
Assistant Director, Career and Professional Development
Univ. of California, Berkeley
“I found Leadership and the Middle Path valuable—personally and professionally. It offers useful tools for solving problems and navigating common challenges. I highly recommend it."
Zaki Shafi
Analytical Chemist
Merck Animal Health
"Russ has been an invaluable resource and played a key role in the development of our organization."
Susan Hollingshead
Chief People and Corporate Services Officer
Sungevity
"Impressive. Innovative. Effective. We are in a much better place thanks to Russ' work with our operations team. I recommend him to anyone eager to communicate more clearly and work more effectively."
Tony MacNeill
Senior Manager, Human Resources
Thermasource
"Mindful of your needs and business goals! You'll quickly see Russ as a strategic partner, not 'just another vendor.'"
Enzo Silva
Senior Learning Strategist, UX Product Owner
SAP
"The outputs of Russ' work with our team exceeded our expectations. His expertise is vast and his integrity high. To make the most of your training initiatives, include him among your advisors."
Kathryn Swartz
Chief Executive Officer
Solar Energy International
"An excellent thought partner, with a wonderful combination of wit, creativity and intuition. Russ brings people together for productive work sessions and builds consensus seemingly without effort."
Deborah Klein
Senior Instructional Designer, Consultant
U.S. Coast Guard
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Leadership and the Middle Path, the foundational workshop in my curriculum, helps new and emerging managers build the collaborative problem-solving skills they need to be effective leaders. These skills help them and their organizations save time, promote good-will, and increase profits—often to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars.