
Challenges to creating this kind of environment:
Many leaders don’t realize character can be developed or that their communication skills need improving.
Training or coaching is often reserved for those in upper management roles, so not every leader gets an opportunity to learn these skills.
The importance of practicing a skill on the job—and the impact of that practice on performance—is often underestimated.
Our best-in-class assessment and development tools address these issues while building strong leaders.
DEVELOP
Participants strengthen character and communication skills that are essential for effective leadership using our two books, Connect with Your Team and Grow Strong Character, and 200+ micro-practices in a powerful online program designed to create real behavior change. They work with a coaching partner for support and accountability.
Participants form peer coaching partnerships to build communication skills using our two books, Connect with Your Team and Peer Coaching Made Simple, supported by 45 videos.
Three books support the strengthening of the skills that impact
work relationships and results.

Grow Strong Character
A Guide for Developing 36 Character Skills to Achieve Excellence in Every Area of Your Life
Dennis E. Coates, Ph.D.

Connect with Your Team
Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills
Dennis E. Coates, Ph.D., and Meredith M. Bell

Peer Coaching Made Simple
How to Do the 6 Things That Matter Most When Helping Someone Improve a Skill
Dennis E. Coates, Ph.D., and Meredith M. Bell
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.”
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.”
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.”
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“What separates the Grow Strong Leaders team from everyone else is their deep-rooted culture of support and genuinely wanting everyone to succeed. Everyone is part of a supportive ‘Family.’ It’s why clients frequently remain for decades. We simply love being part of their family.”
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!”

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