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Myers has analyzed leadership and management practices in various types of organizations and industries. She uses those insights to coach leaders in their quest to "transcend typical," refine their skills, and navigate complexity with strategic wisdom and positive relationships that produce results. Learn about Leadership Development>>> 

Surprising results of Valerie's research study that examined organizational climate, diversity management, and errors in healthcare led her to focus on leaders' behavior rather than staff training. With continuous research and refinements in the MBA classroom, she equips change champions to lead at all levels (e.g., institutions, organizational culture, teams).

Through exhaustive research, Myers discovered that a calling is more than passion or prosocial intent -- it's a commitment to produce great work! Therefore, pursuit of a calling is a catalyst for engaged workers and good business that serves society. Notably, a calling is cultivated in or constrained by institutions throughout one's life. Myers presented these findings in her book, business case, at academic conferences, and keynote addresses. Are you living your calling?>>>

 

Dr. Myers' research has been funded by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation, the Center for Healthcare Research and Transformation, and the Walter McNerny Foundation. It has focused on the topics above and was conducted in hospitals, public health, and safety net organizations. She transfers these insights to other industries.

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Dr. Valerie Myers will guide you from

 RESISTANT. . .   to RELUCTANT. . .    to READY to Change!

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Business as usual creates innovation and economic growth. Business as usual also drains the life out of people, the planet, and civil society.  

  • Is 'business as usual' stifling meaningful progress?

  • Have your change efforts stalled?

  • Are you disappointed by trendy, off-the-shelf programs?

  • Do you want a greater return on your investment in talent development?

I understand and I believe that you deserve better. I’m here to help you overcome inertia and be a hero of humane business that creates value and vitality through business as UNUSUAL.

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You will

  • Gain greater self-awareness

  • Identify personal blind-spots and how to manage them.

  • Avoid pitfalls of typical leaders 

  • Increase situational-awareness

  • Improve decision-making skills. 

You

Self-Awareness

Power & Privilege

Fear

Implicit Biases

Risks & Well-Being

Resisting Change

Mental Habits

Ethical Decision-making

Managing Yourself

Learn to:

 

  • Strengthen relationships

  • Bring out the best in others 

  • Promote fruitful collaboration.

  • Create a just, belonging culture.

Your Team

Valuing Difference
Social Learning
Positive Regard
Multicultural Teams
Valuing “B-Players”
Mentoring
Sponsorship
Allyship
Being a Change Agent

Systemic Change

Institutionalized Biases
Executive Leadership
Innovation & Value Creation
Using Data
Inequity
Recruitment & Selection
Positive Regard
Multicultural Teams
Valuing “B-Players”
Mentoring & Sponsorship
Social Impact

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Myers has analyzed leadership and management practices in various types of organizations and industries. She uses those insights to coach leaders in their quest to "transcend typical," refine their skills, and navigate complexity with strategic wisdom and positive relationships that produce results. Learn about Leadership Development>>> 

Surprising results of Valerie's research study that examined organizational climate, diversity management, and errors in healthcare led her to focus on leaders' behavior rather than staff training. With continuous research and refinements in the MBA classroom, she equips change champions to lead at all levels (e.g., institutions, organizational culture, teams).

Through exhaustive research, Myers discovered that a calling is more than passion or prosocial intent -- it's a commitment to produce great work! Therefore, pursuit of a calling is a catalyst for engaged workers and good business that serves society. Notably, a calling is cultivated in or constrained by institutions throughout one's life. Myers presented these findings in her book, business case, at academic conferences, and keynote addresses. Are you living your calling?>>>

 

Dr. Myers' research has been funded by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation, the Center for Healthcare Research and Transformation, and the Walter McNerny Foundation. It has focused on the topics above and was conducted in hospitals, public health, and safety net organizations. She transfers these insights to other industries.

Resistant.jpg
Reluctant Horse.jpg
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Dr. Valerie Myers will guide you from

 RESISTANT. . .   to RELUCTANT. . .    to READY to Change!

Still Horse.jpg
Still Horse Cut Out.png

Business as usual creates innovation and economic growth. Business as usual also drains the life out of people, the planet, and civil society.  

  • Is 'business as usual' stifling meaningful progress?

  • Have your change efforts stalled?

  • Are you disappointed by trendy, off-the-shelf programs?

  • Do you want a greater return on your investment in talent development?

I understand and I believe that you deserve better. I’m here to help you overcome inertia and be a hero of humane business that creates value and vitality through business as UNUSUAL.

Still Horse.jpg
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You will

  • Gain greater self-awareness

  • Identify personal blind-spots and how to manage them.

  • Avoid pitfalls of typical leaders 

  • Increase situational-awareness

  • Improve decision-making skills. 

You

Self-Awareness

Power & Privilege

Fear

Implicit Biases

Risks & Well-Being

Resisting Change

Mental Habits

Ethical Decision-making

Managing Yourself

Learn to:

 

  • Strengthen relationships

  • Bring out the best in others 

  • Promote fruitful collaboration.

  • Create a just, belonging culture.

Your Team

Valuing Difference
Social Learning
Positive Regard
Multicultural Teams
Valuing “B-Players”
Mentoring
Sponsorship
Allyship
Being a Change Agent

Systemic Change

Institutionalized Biases
Executive Leadership
Innovation & Value Creation
Using Data
Inequity
Recruitment & Selection
Positive Regard
Multicultural Teams
Valuing “B-Players”
Mentoring & Sponsorship
Social Impact

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One does not climb to attain enlightenment.

Rather, one climbs because

they are enlightened.

 

 

Zen Master Futomaki

 

Healthcare Leadership

Calling to Leadership

Live Your
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Professional
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About
Dr. Myers

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Healthcare Leadership

Calling to Leadership

Live Your
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Professional
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About
Dr. Myers

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Leadership & Learning Solutions

I partner with growth-minded leaders who know that, at some point, seasoned professionals and leaders need space to reflect and refine your skills.  Yet you want to avoid trendy training that spends time and money but doesn't produce results. I understand.


I believe that you deserve an advisor who offers effective solutions that are based upon evidence. As a scholar-practitioner, I conduct and curate research that enables me to customize solutions that equip you to achieve your goals. Working together, you will become a more skillful and sagacious leader.

If you want a great return on your investment in training that produces results, then I may be the consultant for you.

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Sharpen Your Leadership

Like many leaders, you may be bombarded with information yet struggling to make sense of it to lead change or improve performance.  Strategic Curiosity can help. 

Strategic Curiosity is a renewable resource that drives results!

  • Improve processes

  • Solve Problems

  • Cultivate inclusive, high-functioning teams

  • Devise strategy

  • Create & Innovate

A lack of curiosity can cost millions.  Discover how you can strengthen your "question asking skills."  Learn more...

How curious are you?

Faith & Business

Christianity and commerce profoundly influence Western society -- for better and worse.  We can do better! Dr. Myers integrates business frameworks and Biblical lessons that invite you to reflect  and act upon your highest beliefs at work. Gain surprising insights and robust skills to be an effective & inclusive leader, live your calling, reform capitalism, and uplift the public good. Whether you are in the C-Suite, mid-career or just starting out, you can bring more Light into the shadows at work so that everyone thrives.   Learn more...

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Inclusive Leadership

If these people aren't leading, your organization is leaking value and not reaping the MAXIMUM return on your DE&I investment. Staff DE&I training has it's place -- but not first place. If you want to accelerate and sustain change, cultivating senior leaders' skills matter more. Dr. Myers draws upon her scholarship and practice to help you develop skills to create a culture of belonging and driving systemic change.

 

Ideal for leaders who are ambivalent about diversity or have been slow to demonstrate a robust commitment to change.

What leaders will learn:

  • Understand, explore and overcome your unease with diversity.

  • Develop insights and skills to shift internally and act

Learn more...

Are these people on your executive team?

Healthcare Leadership

That's why healthcare leaders and clinicians transitioning to executive roles need more than typical MBA skills. Dr. Myers helps you develop vital skills, drawing upon her expertise teaching graduate courses in healthcare management at Dartmouth and the University of Michigan.  What you will learn:

  • How elements of the organization function as a whole.

  • How to better manage yourself to strengthen decision-making.

  • The psychology of change and how to manage it.

  • How to create a high-reliability culture.

  • Tactics to promote belonging and inclusion.

  • How to align people and systems to energize excellent performance! 

 

Manage the human side of healthcare and empower others to deliver exceptional patient careLearn more...

Lives depend upon your leadership!

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If not, your organization is leaking value and not reaping the MAXIMUM return on your DE&I investment. Staff DE&I training has it's place -- but not first place. If you want to accelerate and sustain change, cultivating senior leaders' skills matter more. Dr. Myers draws upon her scholarship and practice to help you develop skills to create a culture of belonging and driving systemic change.

 

Ideal for leaders who are ambivalent about diversity or have been slow to demonstrate a robust commitment to change.

What leaders will learn:

  • Understand, explore and overcome your unease with diversity.

  • Develop insights and skills to shift internally and act

Learn more...

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Lives depend upon your leadership!

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That's why healthcare leaders and clinicians transitioning to executive roles need more than typical MBA skills. Dr. Myers helps you develop vital skills, drawing upon her expertise teaching graduate courses in healthcare management at Dartmouth and the University of Michigan.  What you will learn:

  • How elements of the organization function as a whole.

  • How to better manage yourself to strengthen decision-making.

  • The psychology of change and how to manage it.

  • How to create a high-reliability culture.

  • Tactics to promote belonging and inclusion.

  • How to align people and systems to energize excellent performance! 

 

Manage the human side of healthcare and empower others to deliver exceptional patient careLearn more...

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Christianity and commerce profoundly influence Western society -- for better and worse.  We can do better! Dr. Myers integrates business frameworks and Biblical lessons that invite you to reflect  and act upon your highest beliefs at work. Gain surprising insights and robust skills to be an effective & inclusive leader, live your calling, reform capitalism, and uplift the public good. Whether you are in the C-Suite, mid-career or just starting out, you can bring more Light into the shadows at work so that everyone thrives.   Learn more...

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That's why healthcare leaders and clinicians transitioning to executive roles need more than typical MBA skills. Dr. Myers helps you develop vital skills, drawing upon her expertise teaching graduate courses in healthcare management at Dartmouth and the University of Michigan.  What you will learn:

  • How elements of the organization function as a whole.

  • How to better manage yourself to strengthen decision-making.

  • The psychology of change and how to manage it.

  • How to create a high-reliability culture.

  • Tactics to promote belonging and inclusion.

  • How to align people and systems to energize excellent performance! 

 

Manage the human side of healthcare and empower others to deliver exceptional patient careLearn more...

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If not, your organization is leaking value and not reaping the MAXIMUM return on your DE&I investment. Staff DE&I training has it's place -- but not first place. If you want to accelerate and sustain change, cultivating senior leaders' skills matter more. Dr. Myers draws upon her scholarship and practice to help you develop skills to create a culture of belonging and driving systemic change.

 

Ideal for leaders who are ambivalent about diversity or have been slow to demonstrate a robust commitment to change.

What leaders will learn:

  • Undertand, explore and overcome your unease with diversity.