Leadership To Live By℠: Practical leadership your managers can actually use.
A proven, no-fluff leadership program that equips leaders at all levels with the mindsets, habits, and skills to lead people—not just manage tasks.
Why another leadership program?
Because the last ones didn’t stick.
Leadership To Live By℠ was built to fix that.
Most leadership training feels inspiring in the room—then disappears when the next fire hits.
Managers get language and models, but not enough practice on real conversations.
Expectations for “how we lead here” are fuzzy or vary by leader, site, or function.
New and emerging leaders are thrown into the role without a practical playbook.
What Leaders Get From Leadership To Live By℠
Leaders leave with:
Clear expectations for what effective leadership looks like in your organization.
Simple, repeatable tools for performance, coaching, and feedback conversations.
Confidence to handle tough situations without avoiding or escalating them.
Habits and mindsets that balance accountability with care for people.
What your organization gets
A shared, practical language for leadership across levels and locations.
More consistent behavior from leaders—even under pressure or change.
Better retention and engagement because people are being led well.
A scalable program that can be delivered by internal teams and partners.
“Thank you for bringing the energy, passion, and expertise on the topic—it was and is infectious! Your company provides extremely valuable training that gives the participants tangible tools to use in real life. And in a market where the level of facilitating can be ‘hit or miss’ at best, you were a grand slam, and I appreciate that wholeheartedly!”
Leadership Course Participant
“[This program] prompted me to think more deeply and regularly about leadership, organizations, and how to create a healthier, more productive work environment for myself and my staff…trying to maintain a solution-based mindset to daily problems.”
Leadership Course Participant
Inside Leadership To Live By℠
Leadership To Live By℠ is a modular program that you can implement as-is or tailor to your context.
Core Workshops
Interactive in-person or virtual sessions focused on key leadership behaviors, such as:
Setting clear expectations
Giving and receiving feedback
Coaching for performance and growth
Leading through change
Building trust and accountability
Coaching & Follow-Through
Individual and/or group coaching provides additional growth and support.
Tools & Job Aids
Simple tools, conversation guides, and job aids that make it easier to use what they’ve learned back on the job.
Cohort Learning
Cohort learning encourages rapport and accountability.
Real-Work Practice
Leaders work with real scenarios from your environment, not hypotheticals. They practice conversations, get feedback, and try again.
Design It To Fit Your Organization
Delivered by Empowering Performance
We facilitate the program for your leaders, in person or virtually.
Licensed for Internal Delivery
We equip your internal L&D team or partner coaches/consultants to deliver Leadership to Live By consistency across locations and over time.
Tailored to Your Context
We align examples, scenarios, and tools to your industry, culture, and strategic priorities-so leaders see themselves in every session.
We’ll work with you to design the right mix of workshops, practice, tools, and coaching based on your needs and constraints.
“With EPI’s expert team partnering with us, we rolled out our leadership program at the height of the Great Recession. Our leaders gained skills and confidence, which was reflected in every aspect of our business. We came out of that time with strong leaders. They were well prepared to handle the new challenges of a new economy. Investing in your leaders and your people during challenging times shows a belief in their future and your company’s future. THAT is one of the best ways to keep your top talent and survive and thrive!”
Training Director, Builder’s First Source