Leading in 2026!

“Influence isn’t loud.  It’s consistent.”

(Joseph C. Kunz Jr.)

The Walking into the Future blog identified in an earlier post that we are celebrating daily.  This simple mindset seems to resonate with my readers.  I have gotten a great response from folks who like this idea and are adopting into their daily lives.

Authentic Leadership is the foundation that my leadership platform and consulting work are built on.  This leadership style has provided me with a vehicle to make a difference within my work environment and the work environments of organizations I provide consulting services. 

Expanding my consulting services is one of my primary goals in 2026.  Yes, I’m actively looking for new clients and organizations to help with professional development and growth opportunities.  Share that last statement with anyone who needs consulting help. 😊

The Authentic Leadership Foundation program is designed to help front line and mid-level leaders develop skills and self-awareness to lead with confidence, trust and accountability.  The foundational workshop is best for emerging leaders and enhances workplace credibility through consistent leadership principles.

The Lead with Impact program provides a comprehensive leadership transformation engagement that aligns leadership behaviors, culture and organizational goals.  This program is best for organizations looking to generate change and staff alignment.  The program seeks to build a leadership culture that supports performance.

The Authentic Teams program shows organizations how to build high-trust teams that communicate effectively, collaborate openly and navigate conflict interactions.  This program is best for the entire leadership team and departments.  The outcome is to build a stronger teamwork environment that relies on trust. 

Here’s a snapshot of workshops I bring into my consulting work:

• Authentic Leadership
  • This workshop will define Authentic Leadership and the impact for individuals and organizations
• Empowered Leadership
  • This workshop will enable staff to leverage empowered leadership concepts within the workplace
  • The team will develop individual WHY statements with intent to improve workplace interactions
• SMART Goals
  • This workshop defines SMART Goals and allows the team to build departmental SMART Goals

I leverage the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) in my daily operations.  This tool has helped me improve team communication at my last three stops: The University of Central Florida, Florida State University and Indian River State College.

I’m dreaming of a big 2026 and expanding my consulting client base is one area I plan to grow. Helping organizations with leadership development is a staple of my daily interactions and this is my year to celebrate and create new leadership dynamics in the work environment.

Let’s see how many organizations I can impact in 2026!

Irie!

Calvin Williams

“If everyone is thinking the same way, nobody is thinking.”

(Sabrina Horn)