MD Leadership Group

Leadership training is hard. We make it easy.

Who we are

With over forty years of combined experience in leadership training at GE and Traveler’s Insurance, the MD Leadership Group has created, facilitated, and implemented programs that empower leaders to develop themselves and drive organizational results.

From entry-level managers to senior executives, they have tailored The Leadership Challenge to meet the unique needs of each group, helping foster strong leadership, effective communication, and strategic decision-making in the organizations they have worked with.

What we offer

The Leadership Challenge

There are hundreds of reasons for leadership training, but there are two very important reasons why this training is more effective than all of them. First, The Leadership Challenge is recognized as one of the most evidence-based models, with data from well over a million respondents behind it. The other reason is that research shows that those who engage in the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership are more successful as leaders and are perceived by their peers and teams as better leaders.

The Five Practices are:

MODEL THE WAY

Leaders establish principles regarding how people (constituents, peers, colleagues, and customers alike) should be treated and how goals should be pursued. They create standards of excellence and then set an example for others to follow. Because the prospect of complex change can overwhelm people and stifle action, they set interim goals, allowing individuals to achieve small wins as they work toward larger objectives. They unravel bureaucracy when it impedes action; they put up signposts when people are unsure of where to go or how to get there; and they create opportunities for victory.

INSPIRE A SHARED VISION

Leaders passionately believe that they can make a difference. They envision the future, creating an ideal and unique image of what the organization can become. Through their magnetism and quiet persuasion, leaders inspire others to share in their dreams. They breathe life into their visions and get people to see exciting possibilities for the future.

CHALLENGE THE PROCESS

Leaders search for opportunities to change the status quo. They seek innovative ways to enhance the organization. In doing so, they experiment and take risks. And because leaders recognize that risk-taking involves mistakes and failures, they view inevitable disappointments as learning opportunities.

ENABLE OTHERS TO ACT

Leaders foster collaboration and build spirited teams by actively involving others. They understand that mutual respect is what sustains extraordinary efforts; they strive to create an atmosphere of trust and human dignity. They strengthen others, making each person feel capable and empowered.

ENCOURAGE THE HEART

Accomplishing extraordinary things in organizations is hard work. To keep hope and determination alive, leaders recognize the contributions that individuals make. In every winning team, the members need to share in the rewards of their efforts, so leaders celebrate accomplishments. They make people feel like heroes.

What our customers receive

Here’s what we offer when customers purchase our Leadership Challenge Package. This package can be customized based on the specific needs and goals of your leadership team or organization.

Customized Leadership Assessments

Personalized evaluations to understand leadership strengths, areas for development, and organizational dynamics utilizing Myers-Briggs and 360 assessments.

360-Degree Feedback Process

Comprehensive feedback from peers, direct reports, and supervisors provides a full view of leadership performance.

Leadership Development Plan

A tailored action plan outlining clear goals, strategies, and timelines for growth and impact.

Leadership Toolkit

Practical resources and tools delivered through your LMS, including learning modules aligned with the Five Practices of Exemplary and exercises, for day-to-day leadership challenges.

The Leadership Challenge Session

Live, in-person facilitation for up to 30 attendees per session.

Access to Leadership Resources

A curated library of leadership books, articles, podcasts, and webinars designed to inspire ongoing development.

Why organizations choose
the leadership challenge

Many leadership training programs rely on theory, but The Leadership Challenge focuses on practical, actionable skills. Its alignment with real-world leadership challenges makes it a valuable tool for building tangible, lasting impact.