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🌱 Evidence-Based Foundation of Our Leadership Frameworks

 

At the core of our consulting and coaching practice lies a commitment to evidence-based leadership development that honors the complexity of higher education, behavioral health, and integrated systems. Our signature frameworks—LEAD, GROW, IMPACT, and SCALE—are not only innovative and accessible, but deeply grounded in the research and science of organizational psychology, leadership theory, and implementation best practices.

 

Each model was designed by Dr. Teranda Knight, DBH, through years of practical experience and doctoral-level study in behavioral health and systems transformation. These frameworks are customized for leaders and institutions navigating burnout, complexity, and systemic change—particularly in academic and behavioral health contexts.

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🔷 LEAD (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Diversity)

 

Purpose: Guides institutions in cultivating visionary, inclusive, and accountable leadership.

 

Evidence-Based Foundations:

 

• Transformational Leadership Theory (Bass & Avolio)

• Psychological Empowerment Theory (Spreitzer, 1995)

• Inclusive Leadership Models (Deloitte, 2016; Sue, 2001)

 

LEAD emphasizes empowerment at every level, cultivating leadership that is not only visionary but rooted in inclusion and equity. This model supports leadership that creates space for accountability and diversity of thought, experience, and contribution.

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🔷 GROW (Genuine Relationships, Resilience, Opportunities, Well-being)

 

Purpose: Builds the relational and emotional foundation for a resilient and thriving institutional culture.

 

Evidence-Based Foundations:

 

• Positive Psychology and the PERMA Model (Seligman, 2002)

• Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT) (Miller & Stiver)

• Organizational Resilience Research (APA, Harvard Business Review)

• Workplace Well-Being Frameworks (WHO, Gallup)

 

GROW addresses the human side of leadership by prioritizing authentic relationships, personal and institutional resilience, and well-being for faculty, staff, and students. It fosters a strengths-based, sustainable path forward for leadership teams.

 

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🔷 IMPACT (Inspire, Mentor, Plan, Assess, Communicate, Transform)

 

Purpose: Equips leaders with a results-driven roadmap for institutional change and strategic transformation.

 

Evidence-Based Foundations:

 

• Strategic Leadership Theory

• Mentorship and Professional Development Research (Kram, AAMC)

• Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), PDSA, and Lean Six Sigma

• Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model (Kotter, 1996)

 

IMPACT is designed for mission-driven leaders ready to align their vision with measurable outcomes. It supports effective planning, mentoring future leaders, and guiding institutions through intentional, systemic change.

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🔷 SCALE (Support, Collaboration, Adaptation, Leadership, Engagement)

 

Purpose: Promotes institutional sustainability through innovation, partnerships, and adaptive leadership.

 

Evidence-Based Foundations:

 

• Implementation Science and Core Implementation Drivers (Fixsen et al.)

• Adaptive Leadership Theory (Heifetz & Linsky)

• Engaged and Servant Leadership Models (Greenleaf, Freeman)

• Team Science and Collaborative Practice Models (Wenger, CPAT)

 

SCALE is ideal for organizations seeking long-term growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community engagement. It enables leaders to adapt with purpose while maintaining fidelity to institutional mission and stakeholder success.

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