Higher Ground Leadership

The work of Dr. Lance Secretan and The Secretan Center, Inc., called Higher Ground Leadership®, is not a “program”, it is a breakthrough leadership philosophy that empowers organizations to achieve a uniqueness not shared by most others — inspiration.

The underlying principles of Higher Ground Leadership®, outlined in Lance Secretan’s bestselling masterwork, The Spark, The Flame, and the Torch, are:

The Spark

Modern leadership theory is founded on the theories of motivation, but it is missing inspiration. People are yearning to be inspired and to work for inspiring leaders who build inspiring organizations based on meaning and fulfillment. To create inspiring organizations, leaders must first become inspired. This is The Spark.

The Flame

Once organizational leadership has become inspired, executives are able to inspire others and the world. This is The Flame.

The Torch

Just as important, is the role of organizations in our society to create a legacy—to mentor, lead, coach, teach, grow people and to ensure that what we build makes a difference and lasts. This is The Torch.

Higher Ground Leadership® transforms organizations through individual growth, and shares highly effective and practical tools for immediate day-to-day application.

Learn more about Higher Ground Leadership at secretan.com/consulting/corporate/higher-ground-leadership/


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