Leadership Resources

What Leadership Resources does

Leadership Resources is a privately-held leadership development and executive coaching firm headquartered in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. Operating as an affiliate of Leadership Management International (LMI) since 1966, the company delivers facilitated leadership training workshops, executive coaching engagements, and personal effectiveness tools to business leaders, executives, and organizations primarily in the U.S. Midwest. The firm is small, with 1-10 reported employees.

The company's product portfolio centers on multi-week, facilitator-led leadership development programs branded Total Leader and Total Person, complemented by proprietary diagnostic assessments (PES, ONI, DNI) and a personal effectiveness planning system anchored by the My-Tyme physical planner and its digital successor, the iMy-Tyme productivity application. The iMy-Tyme app integrates with Microsoft Outlook, Office 365, and Google Calendar, enabling digital workflow adoption over a paper-based legacy product. Programs are typically delivered on-site at client organizations by trained facilitators drawn from the LMI network.

Commercially, Leadership Resources derives revenue from three streams: (1) professional services fees for facilitated workshops and coaching engagements, (2) subscription revenue from the iMy-Tyme digital app, and (3) one-time product revenue from the My-Tyme physical planner. Through its LMI affiliation, the firm can deliver into a global channel of 80+ countries and 25+ languages without bearing the cost of an independent international sales infrastructure. The firm has been recognized on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 list in both 2022 and 2023, signaling third-party validation of brand positioning within the leadership development category.

Name

Leadership Resources

Legal name

Leadership Resources LLC

Website

https://leadershipresourceskc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Leadership Resources is a Shawnee Mission, Kansas-based leadership development firm affiliated with Leadership Management International, delivering facilitated executive coaching, Total Leader and Total Person workshops, proprietary assessments, and the My-Tyme and iMy-Tyme productivity planning system to business leaders and organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Leadership Development & Executive Coaching Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Leadership Development (BPACANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Leadership & C-Suite Development (EDABAAAA), Leadership Assessment, 360 Feedback & Development Planning (EDABAAAK), Team & Group Executive Coaching (Leadership Teams) (EDABANAF)

Keywords

• Leadership development
• Executive coaching
• Organizational development
• Leadership assessments
• Professional training

Headquarters

HQ city

Shawnee Mission

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Leadership Development Programs: The company generates revenue through delivery of leadership development programs and services. Programs are delivered through a multi-week personalized development process including facilitated workshops, coaching, and assessments. Revenue is likely recurring as the company emphasizes long-term relationships with clients.
2. My-Tyme® Success Planner: Physical planner products sold as starter sets with binders and handbooks. One-time product purchase for personal productivity tools.
3. iMy-Tyme™ Digital Subscription: Monthly or annual subscription for digital tablet application available on Apple and Android platforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Leadership Resources delivers leadership and organizational development services to business leaders and executives through a multi-week Personalized Development Process that combines results-based strategic planning, coaching, assessments, and The Total Leader® Concept. Programs are typically introduced via a risk-free Executive Forum and then implemented organization-wide through on-site facilitated workshops, with supporting assessment instruments (PES, ONI, DNI) and personal productivity tools (My-Tyme® Success Planner and iMy-Tyme™).

Product overview

Leadership Resources offers a comprehensive leadership and organizational development platform built around its core Total Leader® and Total Person® concepts. The portfolio includes assessment tools (Profile Evaluation System®, Organizational Needs Inventory®, Developmental Needs Inventory®), productivity tools (My-Tyme® Success Planner physical planner and iMy-Tyme™ digital tablet app), and various development programs. The company delivers over three dozen programs and services in more than 25 languages, accessible through Executive/Employee Forums or organization-wide implementations. Programs address Personal Productivity, Personal Leadership, Motivational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Dynamics, and Communication. The unique value proposition combines results-based strategic planning, coaching, assessments, and the Total Leader® Concept through a hand-in-hand development process designed to deliver measurable and sustainable results.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• My-Tyme Success Planner: A multi-faceted personal management system that helps individuals become goal-directed rather than task-driven, covering six areas of life including Family/Home, Financial/Career, Mental/Educational, Physical/Health, Social/Cultural, and Spiritual/Ethical.
• iMy-Tyme
• Profile Evaluation System (PES)
• Organizational Needs Inventory (ONI)
• Developmental Needs Inventory (DNI)

Products and services

• Executive Forum A risk-free engagement program allowing organizational leaders to experience Leadership Resources' development process, focused on values, self-esteem, confidence, leadership beliefs, and motivations to create positive behavioral changes.
• Employee Forum An organizational-wide engagement program designed to help employees experience the leadership development process and implement a productive, goal-directed culture across the organization.
• The Total Leader® A leadership development concept addressing four critical levels—Personal Productivity, Personal Leadership, Motivational Leadership, and Strategic Leadership—for individuals to master and become a Total Leader.
• The Total Person® A personal development concept centered on six vital life areas (Family/Home, Financial/Career, Mental/Educational, Physical/Health, Social/Cultural, Spiritual/Ethical) using customized Plans of Action with self-evaluations.
• Profile Evaluation System® (PES) An assessment characterizing individuals on psychological traits important for job performance, featuring 16 job-related characteristics and two validity scales to maximize fit between employment demands and employee abilities.
• Organizational Needs Inventory® (ONI) An assessment tool enabling leaders to create an environment that attracts and retains better associates and achieves better operating results through organizational design and management changes.
• Developmental Needs Inventory® (DNI) A 360-degree internet-administered instrument with 10 Standard Scales and up to 13 Optional Scales designed to help managers, supervisors, and leaders understand their strengths and development needs.
• My-Tyme® Success Planner A physical personal management system and success planner that moves users from task-driven to goal-directed behavior across six life areas, featuring goal planning and tracking sheets and delegation tools.
• iMy-Tyme™ A digital tablet application (Apple and Android) following the My-Tyme concept, offered as a monthly or annual subscription with integrations to Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft 365, and Google Calendar.
• Personalized Development Process A four-step results-centered development process including Evaluating Performance, Developing a Plan of Action, Changing Behavior, and Measuring Results, delivered through interactive workshops over several weeks with coaching and support.
• Personal Productivity and Time Management Program A program helping individuals evaluate attitudes, make productive behavioral changes, set and achieve goals, increase productivity through priority determination, and deal with interruptions.
• Personal Motivation Program A program helping individuals become more goal-oriented by learning self-motivation techniques, developing positive mental attitudes, and discovering the 'Five Success Essentials.'
• Personal Leadership Program A program helping individuals realize their potential by building upon strengths, improving self-image, making successful choices, and developing written Plans of Action for success.
• Leadership Development Program A program helping managers and team leaders motivate people to higher productivity, learn delegation, manage time effectively, and develop employee potential.
• Strategic Leadership Program A program helping leaders clarify strategic purpose, complete comprehensive strategic assessment, create strategic development plans, and implement strategic execution.
• Motivational Leadership Program A program helping leaders understand effective motivational leadership, develop and communicate vision, lead organizational change and innovation, and create an organization of leaders.
• Leadership for Women® A specialized program helping women recognize motivational blocks, create positive self-image, and discover how time management and goal setting balance work and family.
• Team Dynamics Program A program helping teams develop high-performance teamwork, achieve team goals, handle challenges through communication, and create mutual trust, support, and collaboration.
• Communication Strategies Program A program helping people understand behavior styles and communication methods, overcome communication barriers, learn active listening, and solve problems through effective communication.

Quantifiable outcome

• Measurable return on investment with immediate results for companies that work with them

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Leadership Management International (LMI)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1966Leadership Resources is affiliated with Leadership Management International (LMI), founded in 1966. LMI is a world leader in organizational and leadership development, operating in more than 25 languages across over 80 countries. LMI's purpose is 'Developing Leaders and Organizations to their Full Potential.' Leadership Resources leverages LMI's Strategic Development model to ensure clients achieve measurable results and ROI.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Center for Creative Leadership: CCL is a non-profit leader in executive leadership development research and programs, offering assessments, coaching, and workshops. Comparable in target customer (corporate L&D buyers) and in combining research-backed leadership methodologies with assessment instruments.
• John Maxwell Company: John Maxwell Company sells leadership development programs, training, and certification to coaches and organizations globally. Comparable franchise/affiliate structure and focus on personal leadership development content.
• Zenger Folkman: Zenger Folkman offers research-based leadership development workshops, 360-degree assessments, and coaching built on data-backed methodologies. Closely comparable in pairing proprietary 360 instruments with facilitation-led leadership training.
• FranklinCovey: FranklinCovey is a global leadership and organizational effectiveness company offering training, coaching, and assessments to enterprises and individuals. Directly comparable in selling leadership development programs and content (e.g., 7 Habits) to the same business buyer persona.
• DDI (Development Dimensions International): DDI is a leadership development firm specializing in assessments, selection, and leadership training for mid-market and enterprise clients. Closely comparable to Leadership Resources' combination of assessment IP (PES/DNI analogues) and facilitation-led leadership programs.
• Dale Carnegie Training: Dale Carnegie operates a global franchise network delivering leadership, communications, and personal development training to individuals and organizations. Directly comparable franchise model and in-person workshop delivery format.
• Blanchard (The Ken Blanchard Companies): Blanchard provides leadership training, coaching, and assessments (SLII is a flagship) to enterprises and individuals via a licensee/affiliate network. Comparable in trademarked leadership methodology, facilitator-led delivery, and affiliate-driven distribution.
• Crucial Learning (formerly VitalSmarts / Crucial Conversations): Crucial Learning delivers training in leadership, communication, and influence through workshops and digital courses to enterprise L&D buyers. Comparable in workshop-based delivery and communication/leadership training focus areas.

Broad incumbents

• Korn Ferry: Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm offering leadership development, executive coaching, and talent management alongside executive search. Comparable enterprise buyer and leadership development capability, but operates at much larger scale across a broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• BTS: BTS is a global consulting and leadership development firm focused on strategy execution and experiential learning simulations. Comparable in serving enterprise leadership development needs with methodology-driven programs, though with more emphasis on simulations and digital delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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