The Process

True progress in leadership doesn’t come from new programs alone — it grows from deeper understanding, shared purpose, and steady practice. Our process helps leaders, teams and communities uncover what matters most, align around it, and move together toward lasting impact.

  1. Discover

    We start by getting curious about where you are now — exploring strengths, challenges, and the dynamics shaping our team or organization. This clarity becomes the foundation for growth.

  2. Common Language

    Change begins when everyone can talk about it in the same way. Together, we create a shared vocabulary for leadership, culture, and development so your team can communicate with clarity and trust.

  3. Working Agreement

    Progress requires partnership. We build a clear agreement about how we’ll learn, lead, and stay accountable to one another throughout the process.

  4. Dismantle the Legacy Narrative

    Every culture carries stories about “how we do things here.” We examine those stories — honoring what’s been good while naming what no longer serves — and create space for new ways of working to take root.

  5. Execution

    Insight only matters if it leads to action. We turn learning into solid experiments, supporting teams as they build habits of reflection, alignment and steady follow-through.

Cases and Quotes

Executive & Board Leadership Development

“Ron Fisher is a game changer for any organization. His work with USD 308 on our mission, vision, core values, and board strategic planning has transformed how we approach challenges and opportunities. Ron’s unique ability to frame problems, guide teams, and inspire practical solutions make him an indispensable partner for driving meaningful and lasting change.”

Dr. Dawn M. Johnson, Superintendent, USD 308

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Community Leadership Development

“Ron has been a thought partner for and with Hutchinson Community Foundation for a decade. One of his superpowers is to hold an individual or group to purpose, not letting them off the hook from the tough question or messy middle they’re facing. Through storytelling and powerful questions, a session with Ron is always a productive journey of self-discovery and collective growth. We’re a different foundation—and community—because of our partnership with Ron and everything we have learned and experienced together.”

Kari Mailloux, Director of Strategy, Hutchinson (Kansas) Community Foundation

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Managerial Leadership Development

“Ron has an ability to invite people to dig in a way that’s both challenging and supportive. he clears the way to investigate the stories we tell ourselves and how these may get in the way of showing up the way we truly want to show up, making it possible to live our values more fully.”

Noel Rasor, Assistant Director for Curriculum and Program Quality, Public Management Center School of Public Affairs & Administration, University of Kansas

FAQs

  • Over thirty years of organizational leadership experience (state government, non-profit, local community and church).

    Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation with over 1000 hours of coaching experience.

    Executive Certification in Public Leadership from the Harvard Kennedy School.

    Trained in delivery of the “Immunity To Change” process (by Minds at Work).

    Veteran member of local community Housing Commission and Public School Board.

    Over 1000 hours of group presentation and engagement experience.

    Heartland Certified Public Manager, University of Kansas Public Management Center .

    Find out more on Ron’s LinkedIn Page.

  • Public School Executives and Boards

    Non-Profit Executives and Boards

    Community Groups

    For Profit Business Owners

    Church Leaders and Boards

    Community Foundation Initiatives

    Community Leadership Development Initiatives

    State University Class presentations (on leadership)

    State Government Departments Leadership training and coaching

  • Personalized 1:1 Leadership Coaching for Executives and their teams.

    Personal and Team Development consultation and training opportunities.

    Supervisor Development Training Program.

    Keynote, Focused Event Public speaking and group engagement.

    Fisher Coaching can work with you to design and deliver focused individual, team or organization wide development initiatives.

  • I never thought of leadership coaching as just another tool in my toolbox to grow as a leader, but I’m so glad I started working with Ron. Having an outside perspective has been incredibly valuable. He’s helped me uncover both challenges and opportunities and guided me in identifying the behavioral shifts and action steps I can take to lead my team more effectively. Lacey Mills, CEO, United Way Reno County

    Ron has a unique ability to help dig deep into hard topics without turning people off. he probes into the challenge, clarified what is being said, teaches concepts and tools, then probes some more. This is a difficult balancing act for most of us, but Ron makes it look natural. John Scott, Retired CEO Interfaith Housing and Community Services, Hutchinson, KS

  • Reach out to us at fishercoaching@gmail.com.

  • Fisher Coaching offers introductory coaching sessions to individuals, organizations and communities that want to explore (in a real way) what leadership development could look like. Introductory sessions are low risk ways to experiment with the possibilities of our own leadership development. Get more details about what an investment in your future could look like.