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Harris Whitesell Consulting Core Values

The Hidden Leadership ROI: Core Values Alignment for Strategic Decision Makers

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The Hidden Leadership ROI: Core Values Alignment for Strategic Decision Makers In high-stakes leadership, clarity of values is not a luxury-it’s a lever of trust, influence, and long-term value creation. Yet, too many executives operate from values they inherited, not intentionally defined. Left unchecked, this misalignment can quietly undermine decision quality, employee engagement, brand trust, […]

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Harris Whitesell Consulting Executive Transition Coaching

The Hidden Accelerator: Why Executive Transition Coaching Is a Game-Changer for Today’s Leaders

Communication, Culture, Executive Coaching, Executive Development, Executive Leadership, Human Capital, Leader, Performance, Professional Development, Speaking, Strategy, Transition Coaching, Workshops / By

Transitions define a leader’s most pivotal moments. They stretch identity, test judgment, and either sharpen or unravel leadership effectiveness. Whether stepping into a new executive role, navigating a merger, preparing for succession, or managing a major life shift, transitions challenge more than technical skill – they demand emotional agility, strategic clarity, and deep self-awareness. Yet

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HWC Excellence In Leadership

Busyness Is Not a Badge—It’s How Leaders Lose Value, Vision, and Velocity

Business Coach, Business Coaching, Career Coaching, Coaching, Communication, Culture, Employee Engagement, Executive Coaching, Leadership, Leadership Coach, Performance, Professional Development, Speaking, Talent Development, Talent Management, Team Coaching, Transition Coaching, Trust, Values, Workshops / By

Busyness Is Not a Badge—It’s How Leaders Lose Value, Vision, and Velocity “If your calendar is full, your priorities are unclear. If your day is packed, your leadership is weak.” — Anonymous Executive Coach The Cult of Busyness at the Top In boardrooms and executive suites to senior leadership and management meetings, busyness masquerades as

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Purpose

PURPOSE VS. WHY – It is more than semantics.

360 Degree Feedback Assessment, Assessment, Career Coaching, Change & Transitions, Coach, Coaching, Executive Coaching, Executive Development, Executive Leadership, Goal Setting, Human Capital, Leadership Coach, Leadership Development, Management, Performance, Productivity, Professional Development, Strategy, Talent Development, Team Coaching, Transition Coaching, Trust, Values, Women Leaders, Work Life Balance / By

The distinction between purpose and the word or concept of “why” is more than semantic—it is foundational to how we function as humans, especially when viewed through the lenses of biology, psychology, and leadership science. While both purpose and why are often used interchangeably in motivational and leadership circles, they serve different neurological, psychological, and behavioral roles. Key Distinction: Purpose vs. Why “Why” is

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HWC_AssessmentsDebriefs

Unlocking Human Potential and Organizational Effectiveness: The Strategic Value of Assessments

360 Degree Feedback Assessment, Assessment, Career Coaching, Coach, Coaching, Creativity, Culture, Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Executive Coaching, Executive Development, Executive Leadership, Goal Setting, Leader, Leadership, Leadership Coach, Leadership Development, Lifestyle, Management, Organizational Change Management, Organizational Development, Performance, Productivity, Professional Development, Resilience, Self Care, Speaking, Strategy, Talent Development, Talent Management, Talent Optimization, Team Coaching, Values, Women Leaders / By

In an era defined by rapid change, complex challenges, and constant innovation, organizations must go beyond instinct and tradition to optimize human potential. Organizational and people assessments—scientifically validated tools for measuring culture, climate, engagement, innovation, creativity, behavior, skills, motivations, and cognitive ability—have become essential for cultivating high-performing individuals and organizations. When used with intention and

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Harris Whitesell Consulting Stress and Well Being Assessment

Enhance Your Well-Being and Resilience with a Stress & Well-Being Assessment

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Enhance Your Well-Being and Resilience with the Stress & Wellbeing Assessment In today’s fast-paced world, managing stress and maintaining emotional vitality is critical for personal and professional success. That’s why Harris Whitesell Consulting is proud to offer the Stress & Well-being Assessment (SWBA), a scientifically designed tool that provides a comprehensive snapshot of your current well-being and stress

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Harris Whitesell Consulting Remarkable Women Leaders™

Announcement: HerCsuite® Masterclass featuring HWC Remarkable Women Leaders™

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HerCsuite® Masterclass Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 12:30 PM ET/11:30 AM CT Registration is FREE. Title: HWC Remarkable Women Leaders™ – What Successful Women Do Differently To Lead Host: Natalie Benamou, Founder HerCsuite® Guests: Lori Harris and Lynn Whitesell, Managing Partners, Harris Whitesell Consulting Lori and Lynn, Managing Partners of Harris Whitesell Consulting, will be talking

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Remarkable Women Leaders™

ANNOUNCEMENT: HWC IS OFFERING EXCELLENCE IN WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP!

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Harris Whitesell Consulting LLC has launched their new women’s leadership development program, Remarkable Women Leaders™. This offering is in addition to its comprehensive and inclusive leadership development programming that serves leaders worldwide. “We are often asked to design, develop, and facilitate leadership development for women leaders, corporate women’s employee resource groups, or for businesses who

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Harris Whitesell Consulting Uncertainty Ambiguity

TOLERANCE FOR UNCERTAINTY AND AMBIGUITY – A CRITICAL SKILL SET FOR LEADERSHIP

Agile, Assessment, Coaching, Communication, Culture, Employee Engagement, Executive Coaching, Executive Leadership, Inclusion, Leadership, Leadership Coach, Leadership Development, Management, Organizational Change Management, Organizational Development, Performance, Professional Development, Resilience, Talent Optimization, Trust, Women Leaders / By

TOLERANCE FOR UNCERTAINTY AND AMBIGUITY – A CRITICAL SKILL SET FOR LEADERSHIP Tolerance is the willingness or ability to allow, endure, and accept a situation, circumstance, or happening. Uncertainty is the state or feeling of apprehensive, doubtful, risky, unpredictable, unreliable, or unsure. Ambiguity is the lack of clarity, consistency, understanding, and certainty. Tolerance for uncertainty

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Enterprising Women of the Year Award Lori Harris

News Release: Prestigious Awards Program Recognizes World’s Top Women Entrepreneurs

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Prestigious Awards Program Recognizes World’s Top Women Entrepreneurs Wilmington, Southeastern, North Carolina: Lori Harris, Managing Partner, Harris Whitesell Consulting LLC, has been named a winner of the 2024 Enterprising Women of the Year Awards, an annual tribute to the world’s top women entrepreneurs. Harris will be recognized at the 22nd Annual Enterprising Women of the

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Harris Whitesell Consulting Leadership

Demonstrating Leadership Credibility: A Trusted Formula for Company Success

Assessment, Change & Transitions, Change Management, Coaching, Communication, Culture, Entreprenuer, Executive Coaching, Executive Development, Executive Leadership, Leader, Leadership, Leadership Coach, Leadership Development, Management, Performance, Professional Development, Speaking, Talent Management, Talent Optimization, Trust, Women Leaders, Workshops / By

Demonstrating Leadership Credibility: A Trusted Formula for Company Success (Written for Know Women by Lori Harris, Managing Partner, Harris Whitesell Consulting) How aware are you, as a leader, of the perceived credibility of your leadership with team, employees, partners, and customers? Are you willing to commit to radical responsibility? As a leader, do you spend

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Harris Whitesell Consulting Communications

Cognitive Communication: Communicating to Maximize Excellence and Business Results

Assessment, Brand, Business Coach, Business Coaching, Career Coaching, Change & Transitions, Change Management, Coach, Coaching, Communication, Creativity, Culture, Customer Strategy, Executive Coaching, Executive Development, Executive Leadership, Forte Institute, Inclusion, Leader, Leadership, Leadership Coach, Leadership Development, Organizational Development, Performance, Productivity, Professional Development, Speaking, Strategy, Talent Management, Talent Optimization, Teamwork, Trust, Women Leaders, Work Life Balance, Workshops / By

Cognitive Communication: Communicating to Maximize Excellence and Business Results The ability to effectively communicate, and avoid miscommunications, is a key competency for leadership. We know from recent research and studies that productive communications can positively impact engagement, and the reality in the majority of organizations is that effective and productive communications do not happen often

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