True leaders – the ones who courageously enact change, master opposition, foster productivity, and respond decisively – demonstrate leadership daily. It’s not enough to just know about leadership. At Thayer Leadership, we span the gap between knowing about leadership in theory and acting like a leader when it counts.
Combining some of the most prestigious and decorated faculty with top field practitioners – leaders who have lived, served, and practiced the principles they teach – Thayer Leadership facilitates a one-of-a-kind leadership development program found nowhere else in the world.
Leaders are empowered to navigate uncertainty and complexity through values-based, mission-driven tools and a five-pronged learning approach—rooted in the U.S. Army’s ‘Be, Know, Do’ leadership philosophy and adapted for the corporate world through the Thayer Leadership Model™.
As a premier executive leader development organization, we offer unparalleled experiences that blend world-class applied academic and experiential sessions to unleash the whole leader.
The mission of Thayer Leadership is to build leaders of character and values-based organizations for the world.
By embracing the spirit of Sylvanus Thayer, our namesake and the “Father of the United States Military Academy at West Point”, we deliver transformative leader development experiences that inspire action and change based on our values:
Having the motivation and integrity to deliver on our mission every day with energy, knowledge, and respect
Having the pride and dedication to be lifelong learners and collaborative team members in pursuit of serving our clients and each other
Having the desire to inspire growth and transformation by being agile and navigating through uncertainty
Grounded in the U.S. Army’s leadership philosophy of “Be, Know, Do”, our unique approach to leadership development focuses on creating complete leaders through the development of character, knowledge, and application,
Founded in 2010 by Army veterans and West Point graduates, we have evolved into a premier leadership organization, all while preserving our personalized, high-touch approach to service.
LEARN MOREBuilt on significant expertise across business, academia, non-profit, military, entrepreneurial ventures, education, and adult learning, we offer a solid foundation for a partnership uniquely tailored to your needs.
LEARN MOREHonored to receive a consistent Net Promoter Score of 86 out of 100 from our clients - rated as Excellent across fields, including Education - we serve as strategic partners in multi-year training engagements with clients.
LEARN MORECommitted to hiring and honoring veterans and their families as a veteran-owned and operated company, we recognize and promote their immense value through special events and awards that help to bridge the “civilian-military” divide by creating a new or renewed appreciation for military service.
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