Strategic Leadership Solutions that Enhance Performance through Human Connection

Our Mission

We believe that effective leadership is the cornerstone of thriving organizations and meaningful change. Our mission is to empower leaders to excel in today’s rapidly evolving world by fostering authentic human connections. We recognize that the challenges leaders face today—disruption, complexity, and uncertainty—demand more than just strategy; they require emotional intelligence, adaptability, and a people-first approach.

By nurturing these qualities, we help leaders inspire their teams, align organizational goals, and drive impactful results. Through our tailored leadership solutions, we aim not only to elevate individual performance but also create stronger, more resilient organizations. When leaders grow, their teams become more engaged, their companies more agile, and their impact more profound—ultimately fostering happier, healthier workplaces and communities.

Better leaders create stronger teams and more engaged employees, driving positive change across organizations and communities.

Trusted partners to  global leaders

At RAC Leadership, we go beyond advising. We are strategic allies to the world’s most influential companies. Combining deep industry expertise with a commitment to authentic human connection, we empower leaders to thrive in complexity, lead with purpose, and achieve global success.

Russ Allison

consultant | CEO

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Naphtali Bryant

consultant

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Tim Duggan

consultant

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Donnell Green

consultant

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Xavier Hernández

Consultant

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Mike Herron

Consultant

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Renata Hodges

Consultant

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Rachel Ingel-Champion

Consultant

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Kim Jones

Consultant

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Liz Koehler

Consultant

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Scott Millward

Consultant

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Leah Pender

Consultant

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Miri Rossitto

Consultant

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Lisa Barone

Executive Assistant
Keila Bryant

Project Manager
Kayla O’Byrne

Administrative Assistant
Savannah Patronete

Operations Lead
Valerie Stoltey

BUSINESS MANAGER
Renee Tozzi

Administrative Assistant

Leadership Solutions Tailored For You

assessment

Assessments provide a comprehensive evaluation of leadership strengths, development areas, and potential. These insights inform personalized growth plans to enhance performance and prepare leaders for future challenges.

Coaching

Coaching delivers one-on-one, customized guidance for senior leaders, helping them refine their leadership style, improve decision-making, and enhance their overall impact on organizational performance.

Conflict Mitigation

Conflict mitigation provides structured interventions to address and resolve disputes within leadership teams. Through guided discussions and actionable strategies, RAC helps leaders mitigate conflicts, enhance workplace harmony, and maintain a focus on organizational success.

Onboarding

RAC accelerates the transition of new senior leaders, ensuring they quickly integrate into their roles, align with company culture, and contribute effectively to business objectives.

Team Effectiveness

By diagnosing team dynamics and leveraging strengths, RAC enhances collaboration, communication, and overall team performance, driving alignment with organizational goals and boosting productivity.

Co-Leadership

RAC strengthens the ability of senior leaders to collaborate effectively in shared leadership roles. By optimizing communication, decision-making processes, and role clarity, co-leaders can align their efforts, fostering a united leadership front that drives organizational success.

Skills-Based Workshops

Skills-based workshops deliver interactive, practical training sessions focused on building critical leadership skills. These workshops are customized to address specific leadership challenges, equipping leaders with the tools they need to enhance performance and drive effective organizational change.

Board Effectiveness

RAC works with boards to improve governance, decision-making processes, and strategic alignment, ensuring that board members operate cohesively and support the organization’s growth.

Leadership Development Programs

Leadership development programs equip leaders at all levels with essential tools and strategies to lead teams effectively, make strategic decisions, and drive organizational achievement. These programs include interactive workshops that enhance skills in areas like communication, decision-making, and emotional intelligence, fostering leadership growth and team success.

Group Feedback/Coaching

Through comprehensive 360-degree feedback, leaders gain valuable insights from peers, subordinates, and superiors, helping them identify blind spots and build on their strengths for more effective leadership.

Executive Selection

RAC partners with organizations to ensure the right fit for key leadership roles, using rigorous assessment methods to evaluate candidates’ competencies and potential, aligning leadership with strategic goals.

Succession

Succession planning ensures the seamless transition of leadership by identifying and developing future leaders within the organization. RAC works with senior management to create tailored development plans, ensuring key roles are filled by capable leaders who are prepared to sustain and advance organizational performance.

C-Suite Advisory

Tailored advisory services that offer strategic insights and coaching to senior executives, helping them navigate complex organizational challenges, lead with vision, and achieve long-term success.

Talent Strategy

A comprehensive talent strategy is designed to identify, develop, and retain high-potential leaders, ensuring a strong leadership pipeline that supports long-term business goals. This approach fosters organizational growth by aligning talent management with strategic objectives, preparing leaders to meet future challenges.

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Success Stories

“Russ has become a true confidant of mine—someone with whom to share ideas on talent management, assessment, and organization development. His perspectives are always valuable, his insights keen, and his solutions robust. His compassion and candor make him a terrific coach.”

Jay Moldenhauer-Salazar
Chief People Officer, Minted.com
“I’ve had the privilege of working with Russ and RAC Leadership globally for nearly 15 years. What separates Russ is his ability to quickly distill complex business problems and prepare his clients to execute effectively. He asks incredibly smart questions, and gives the tough answers without prejudice. That combination of superior intellect and business acumen make him and his team true trusted advisors.”

Keith Falk
Cypress Strategy Group
“Russ has an outstanding ability to combine the rigor of evidence-based approaches with the practical relevance that only comes with years of value-adding work with some of the world’s best companies.”

John Boudreau
Center for Effective Organizations
“RAC is one of the few Organizational Development firms that truly gets it. They have the research background and academic knowledge, but always lead with a grounded business approach to finding the right solution to the challenge. They are true business partners and can be relied upon to deliver results.”

Stuart Thompson
Chief People Officer, Accordion Partners