Welcome to Grow Strong Leaders

Transforming leadership communication, character, and relationships through innovative tools.

With over three decades of expertise, Grow Strong Leaders (GSL) has been at the forefront of leadership development. Our innovative tools, such as GSL 360, GSL SkillBuilder, and GSL PowerPartners, are designed to empower leaders with practical solutions that drive results. Organizations worldwide trust us for our commitment to excellence and our proven ability to create lasting change.

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Our Leadership Development Tools

The most powerful first step is FEEDBACK.

A customizable 360 feedback system trusted for decades.

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Then follow through with

SKILL-BUILDING.

Strengthening leadership through character and communication skill development.

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Or…

Mastering 10 high-impact communication skills with practice.

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Our Books

Leader-team communication and character skills

Grow Strong Character

Dennis E. Coates, Ph.D.

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Connect with Your Team

Dennis E. Coates, Ph.D.,
and Meredith M. Bell

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If you’re looking for a stunning solution to continuous performance improvement, look no further.

“Grow Strong Leaders is not just the company’s name – it is a core belief. It is a privilege to recommend the incomparable team of Meredith, Paula, and Denny and recommend tools that assist in optimizing our potential.”

Kristin Ford Hinrichs

Chief Effectiveness Officer, Best in Learning

GSL 360 has proven to be a powerful tool for fostering growth and development within our organization.

“This 360-degree feedback program has provided our clients with valuable insights into their strengths and areas for improvement, enabling them to create targeted development plans. By increasing self-awareness and focusing their career aspirations, GSL 360 has empowered our clients to take ownership of their professional journey and achieve greater success.”

David Aduddell

CEO and Senior Leadership Consultant, Zoe Training

I have known and worked with Grow Strong Leaders for 25+ years.

“It is true to say that I have learned an enormous amount from everyone at GSL. I value the relationship both from a business point of view as well as a personal point of view—their friendship, professionalism, and compassion as human beings. I feel that they value me as a businessperson and individual as well.”

Graham Da Costa

CEO, Shine Feedback Limited

They are more like a Partner than a vendor.

“I have worked with the Grow Strong Leaders (GSL) Team since 2005. Their tools and resources are excellent, and their service is even better! The GSL team is responsive and ensures we have everything we need to meet our client’s needs.”

Suzie Price

Founder, Priceless Professional Development

Everyone is part of a supportive family.

“What separates the Grow Strong Leaders team from everyone else is their deep-rooted culture of support and genuinely wanting everyone to succeed. It’s why clients frequently remain for decades. We simply love being part of their family.”

Alex and Julie Kulesza

Co-Founders, Stow Park

I was both reassured and inspired by GSL’s commitment to long-term relationships.

“I love knowing that customers have worked with GSL for more than 20 years, and was delighted that the owners have been business partners for over 30 years!”

Theresa Campbell

CEO, Her Life Her Legacy

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320: How Unresolved Wounds Affect the Way You Lead

Conflict is inevitable, but how leaders handle it makes all the difference. In this episode, vicki abadesco! shares a real-world example of a well-known organization struggling with team conflict and how small miscommunications can escalate when left unresolved. She...

319: Cultivating a Culture That Lasts

Company culture isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the foundation of an organization’s success or failure. Brad Federman shares how businesses can create a culture that balances people and results. He explains where many organizations go wrong when developing their values and...

318: The Power of Speaking Up: Turning Fear into Strength

Have you ever found yourself not speaking up, whether it’s in a 1:1 situation or in a group? For a variety of reasons, women often hold back instead of using their voice. Jennifer Wilkov, founder and CEO of Speak Up Women, learned to speak up in a powerful way...