Ready to Lead with Love, Strength and Support?
Family Enterprise, Leadership, Nonprofit, Peer Groups & more
Ready to Lead with Love, Strength and Support?
about the hart leadership peer groups
Who Are the Peer Group Leaders?
Who Are the Peer Group Leaders?
In all of these groups, we have experienced facilitators and coaches who have been, or are, in your situation. We will dive into the details of your business, your position, your goals, and much more. You will meet many others in your situation, and will learn from their experience, just as they will learn from yours.
Family Business CEO Group
Who Are the Peer Group Leaders?
You are currently leading a family business and would like to join a group of other family business leaders.
Family Business Next Generation Group
Family Business Next Generation Group
You are on the path to becoming the CEO and/or owner of your family's business, and would like to join a group of other next gen leaders.
Nonfamily Executive Group
Family Business Next Generation Group
You are a "C" suite leader in a family business, but you are not a member of the ownership family. We will discuss the intricacies of leadership in these situations. You wear many hats, and are certainly a trusted member of the team, but there are aspects to your role that are very unique.
Retired Executives Group
Faith-Based Leadership Group
You have retired, or are soon to be retired, and would like to get into a group of others who are contemplating retirement, wondering what is next for you, or are interested in finding new projects, mentoring younger generations of leaders, etc. This group will focus on service, mentorship, leadership development and other ways of maximizing your experience.
Faith-Based Leadership Group
Faith-Based Leadership Group
You are a man or woman of faith, and you lead a business. How do you incorporate your beliefs and faith into your business and your leadership?
Nonprofit CEO Group
Nonprofit Next Gen Group
Nonprofit Next Gen Group
You lead a nonprofit, and would like to join a group of other nonprofit leaders to discuss the many facets of leading a nonprofit, developing and retaining talent, managing existing donor relationships, finding new donors, developing strategy, and much more.
Nonprofit Next Gen Group
Nonprofit Next Gen Group
Nonprofit Next Gen Group
You are on track to move into "C" suite leadership in the nonprofit where you work, or would like to develop your skills to eventually move into the top position in a nonprofit.
Industry Specific Groups
Nonprofit Next Gen Group
Industry Specific Groups
We are considering hosting industry specific groups, as well, such as marketing, hospitality, sports, education, and more.
upcoming from the hart podcast guests!
Loretta Soffe - Former COO, Nordstrom
Henry Walker, CEO, Farmers & Merchants Bank
Howard Behar, Former President, Starbucks
Following a successful career as a top retail executive, Loretta Soffe now serves as a Board Director, advisor, and consultant to leading global brands and multichannel retailers, helping them accelerate revenue growth, increase profitability, and improve the customer experience.
As the co-founder of L+J Consulting, she works closely with CEOs and C-suite executives to strategically position their brands in a competitive landscape. They focus on gaining market share, attracting and retaining loyal customers, and driving business performance. By placing the customer at the center of decision-making, they craft near- and long-term strategies that are realistic, impactful, and affordable. Their goal is to aid in streamlining operations, creating meaningful customer relationships, and establishing a strong, values-driven company culture.
With her experience as a Nordstrom executive and Senior Advisor to BCG, Loretta brings over three decades of industry insights and a results-driven approach to deliver immediate, lasting impact.
Howard Behar, Former President, Starbucks
Henry Walker, CEO, Farmers & Merchants Bank
Howard Behar, Former President, Starbucks
Howard Behar was the president of Starbucks Coffee Company International and wrote It's Not About the Coffee: Leadership Principles from a Life at Starbucks.
He started working at Starbucks in 1989 when the company had just begun to venture outside the American northwest region. Initially serving as vice president of sales and operations, he grew the retail business from 28 stores to more than 400 by the time he was named president of Starbucks Coffee International in 1995.
Under Behar’s leadership, Starbucks opened its first location in Tokyo in 1996. Following the historic opening, over the next three years he introduced the Starbucks brand across Asia and the United Kingdom. After a two-year hiatus, he returned to Starbucks as President of Starbucks North America until his retirement in March 2007. He has been a director of the company since 1996.
Henry Walker, CEO, Farmers & Merchants Bank
Henry Walker, CEO, Farmers & Merchants Bank
Henry Walker, CEO, Farmers & Merchants Bank
W. Henry Walker is the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Credit Officer and the Corporate Secretary of Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach. F&M is independently rated as one of the safest banks in California and is among the top 10 safest banks in the nation. Mr. Walker also serves as an executive officer of Queen City Investments, a multi- faceted holding company which owns Farmers and Merchants Trust Company (California’s oldest charted trust company with assets under management of $1.2 billion), a 25,000 acre working cattle ranch, and other commercial/retail investment properties located throughout Southern California.
As a fourth-generation banker and one of only four executive officers which include his father, Ken Walker, and brother, Daniel Walker, he is actively involved in all areas of management. He has specific responsibility for a $1.9 billion loan portfolio, officer recruitment and hiring, incentive compensation, product development, strategic planning, branch expansion and lease negotiations. Throughout his tenure at F&M, he has been active in various organizations and currently participates on the following boards: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County, Orange County Pacific Symphony, and the Finance Committee.
partnerships and events!
June 23 National Family Business Day!
June 23 National Family Business Day!
June 23 National Family Business Day!
Join us as we celebrate National Family Business Day with a great event honoring the work family businesses have done for centuries and continue to do!
We will be hosting an event in Orange County, CA from 4 - 7 PM
Stay tuned for details!
Boomer Wisdom Book Coming Soon!
June 23 National Family Business Day!
June 23 National Family Business Day!
Read stories to the next generation from such renowned authors and leaders as:
Dr. Ken Blanchard
Dr. Marshall Goldsmith
Former In-N-Out CFO Roger Kotch
Garry Ridge
Former LA Dodger GM Fred Claire
Former Baseball Hall of Fame CEO Tim Mead
and many more!
Our Partners
Reach out to the hart leadership team!
Learn More about Our Groups, Partners, and More!
Email ehart@hartleadership.com or call 714-458-3064
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