"Elevate Your Leadership: Coaching for Impact and Growth through the Monk Principles"
Leadership & Executive Coaching Rooted in Virtue and Character
I specialize in leadership coaching and executive development grounded in The Monk Principles©—guiding leaders to cultivate virtue, character, and positive leadership that drives both results and lasting impact.
Transformational Leadership Development
Through strategic coaching, we'll unlock your full potential by focusing on the core elements of virtuous leadership: humility, courage, generosity, and wisdom. Whether you're a seasoned executive or emerging leader, my approach helps you enhance decision-making, overcome challenges, and lead with integrity and purpose.
Using powerful assessments like the Values in Action Inventory and CliftonStrengths, we'll identify your unique character strengths and leadership style, refining your approach to build high-performing teams and positive organizational cultures.
Why The Monk Guy?
Character-Based Leadership – Develop core strengths and lead with integrity
Positive Leadership Principles – Apply proven strategies to boost team performance and engagement
Sustainable Growth – Align personal values with professional success for lasting leadership excellence
Ready to Lead with Purpose?
Schedule your free consultation and discover how coaching rooted in The Monk Principles© can transform your leadership, strengthen your team, and align your strategy with what matters most..
What Will We Work On?
Strategic Clarity – Gain deep understanding of your business direction and align strategy with core values and purpose. Through coaching and strategic planning, you'll make confident decisions, create actionable business plans, and develop a clear vision that drives consistent results and long-term success.
Sustainable Growth – Build a resilient business foundation rooted in The Monk Principles©. Develop growth models that adapt to challenges while maintaining steady progress. My approach emphasizes long-term sustainability over short-term wins, helping you navigate market volatility and business cycles with stability and strategic intention.
Stronger Teams – Move beyond transactional culture to genuine community. Foster shared purpose, respect, and collaboration that creates deep employee engagement and commitment. When teams feel connected to your mission, you'll see higher morale, greater productivity, and increased retention.
Enhanced Leadership – Refine your strategic mindset and develop authentic, values-driven leadership that drives results while nurturing your team's potential. Increase self-awareness, align decisions with purpose, and lead with empathy and impact—qualities that inspire loyalty, peak performance, and lasting organizational success.
Watch for Mike’s newest book, More Thriving, Less Grumbling: The Monk Principles Fieldguide for Transformative Leadership and Business Success coming in 2025.
Personal Fulfillment – Connect your work with faith and values to find deeper meaning in business. Integrate stability, community, and hospitality into daily operations, creating balance that honors both professional goals and personal well-being. This alignment transforms your business journey from financial pursuit into a pathway toward fulfillment and purpose.
Improved Decision-Making – Equip yourself with strategic frameworks rooted in ancient wisdom. Using assessments like the VIA Inventory, Gallup BP10, and the Business Planning Funnel, you'll make thoughtful decisions that reflect both strategic objectives and core values. Navigate growth, crisis, and opportunity with clarity, confidence, and long-term vision.
Increased Innovation – Cultivate excellence and positive leadership that values creativity and embraces change. Apply "positive deviance" thinking to transform challenges into opportunities, pushing boundaries and creating breakthrough solutions. Foster a dynamic environment where innovative ideas are nurtured, tested, and implemented for continuous improvement and competitive advantage.
Lasting Impact – Build a legacy that extends beyond profits. Lead with authenticity and integrity, creating a business that serves a greater purpose and inspires others. Through profound hospitality, excellence, and strategic thinking, you'll leave an enduring mark on your organization, team, and community—remembered not just for what you accomplished, but how you accomplished it.
“I have had the opportunity to work with Mike on several occasions and his knowledge and expertise on leadership, entrepreneurship, and best organizational methods are some of the best I have seen. He has a tremendous amount of experience and practical wisdom that is extremely valuable to any organization. In addition, his unique content and approach to training our team and in the delivery of unique organizational models is a huge benefit to our team, our board and our organization that will yield a great deal of success for years to come.”
"Ready to lead with purpose and integrity? Discover how coaching rooted in the Monk Principles can unlock your full leadership potential, helping you make decisions with clarity, foster strong teams, and create lasting impact."