Leadership Development

In a world experiencing constant disruption, exceptional leadership is more important than ever. Develop leaders who inspire trust, strengthen teamwork, and deliver results.

Emotions drive people. People drive performance.

Exceptional leaders fuel thriving organizations.

Today, more is asked of leaders and managers than ever before. Leading globalized remote teams across cultures, leaders are expected to hit targets and deliver results amid burnout, disengagement, resource constraints, and increasing complexity.

7x as likely

Leaders high in EQ are 7x as likely to be high performing

57% less likely

When employees strongly agree that their organization’s leadership communicates effectively with the rest of the organization, they are 57% less likely to feel burned out at work.

3.5x as likely

When employees strongly agree that they trust their organization’s leadership, they are 3.5x as likely to be engaged.

Leadership Outcomes We Deliver

When you partner with Six Seconds, you can expect:

Higher Retention

Develop leaders who inspire, connect and deliver results
Equip leaders at every level with the emotional intelligence skills to foster trust, drive collaboration, and lead through complexity.

Key Outcomes:

  • Smarter, faster decision-making under pressure.
  • Better teamwork through stronger trust and communication.
  • Customer loyalty driven by authentic, people-focused leadership.

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Case study: Learn how Kuehne + Nagel reshaped daily leadership choices, reduced conflict, and increased operational effectiveness →

Increased Engagement

Attract, grow and keep the right people
Build a talent system that selects for fit, accelerates development, and turns managers into coaches who grow capability.

Key Outcomes:

  • Better hiring and role fit through behavioral insight and EQ-informed selection.
  • Faster ramp and internal mobility with clear feedback and coaching pathways.
  • Lower regrettable attrition by aligning strengths, career paths, and expectations.

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Case study: Learn how the FedEx Global Leadership Institute developed its next generation of leaders →

Collaborative Teamwork

Create a culture that inspires connection, commitment, and growth
Design a high-trust environment where people bring energy to the work and teams execute consistently.

Key Outcomes:

  • Higher engagement and discretionary effort across teams and functions.
  • Trust that reduces friction and silos, improving collaboration and speed.
  • Reduced burnout and a healthier work climate that sustains performance.

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Case study: Learn how Siemens doubled the number of highly engaged managers →

Authentic Trust

Lead change people believe in—and sustain
Equip leaders and teams to navigate transformation with clarity, empathy, and ownership. In the era of artificial intelligence, change management is a core business function.

Key Outcomes:

  • Faster adoption and execution of strategic initiatives.
  • Less resistance and more accountability through clear, two-way communication.
  • Greater resilience and lower change fatigue during ongoing transformation.

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Case study: Learn how the UK’s National Health Service navigated COVID complexity and burnout in healthcare →

Effective Decision Making

Earn loyalty with emotionally intelligent customer journeys
Deliver consistent, empathetic experiences across marketing, sales, and service so customers trust—and return.

Key Outcomes:

  • Higher CSAT/NPS and repeat purchase through clear, human-centered interactions.
  • Stronger recovery when things go wrong; fewer escalations and churn risks.
  • Consistent delivery across channels and teams, aligned to customer needs.

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Case study: Learn how UCB improved internal exchanges and strengthened key relationships →

Sustainable Performance

Connect, discover, and close with EQ
Enable sales teams to build trust, understand needs, and advance opportunities with confidence.

Key Outcomes:

  • Higher win rates through deeper discovery and credibility.
    Shorter sales cycles and improved forecast accuracy with clearer next steps.
  • Stronger cross-sell/upsell and retention from long-term relationship depth.

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Case study: Learn how Sheraton increased guest satisfaction, revenue, and market share →

 

How We Do It

Launch quickly from a proven library of evidence-based tools and programs based on over 25 years experience – and then refine where it matters most. We customize content to your culture, priorities and KPIs. Our approach blends:

    Interactive Training

    Engage leaders with hands-on learning they’ll remember and use.

     

    Validated Assessments

    Measure what matters most for leadership and performance.

    Tools include self-assessments, 360 assessments, and group reports.

     

    Coaching & Consulting

    Embed emotional intelligence into your culture to exceed your KPIs

     

    Case study: Learn how Kuehne + Nagel reshaped daily leadership choices, reduced conflict, and increased operational effectiveness →

    Get Started Today

    Launch quickly from a proven library of evidence-based tools and programs based on over 25 years experience – and then refine where it matters most. We customize content to your culture, priorities and KPIs. Our approach blends:

      1. Tell us about your goals

      We start by listening to your needs and goals. What’s the change you most want to see? How can we help you achieve that? We clarify business goals, define the KPIs that matter (retention, engagement, CX, sales), and walk you through a clear process for implementation.

      Schedule a consultation to get started today.

      2. Create a custom solution to meet your needs

      We customize a unique solution for every client. There is no one-size-fits-all. We recommend a right-sized blend—interactive training, leadership coaching, and measurement—mapped to your goals, constraints and calendar. 

      Schedule a consultation to get started today.

      3. Get reliable data on the current reality

      We use psychometrically validated assessment tools to get actionable data and establish a baseline for our work together. Do you know what percentage of your workforce is engaged? How are the levels of trust? We measure the invisible drivers of results.

      Schedule a consultation to get started today.

      4. Build capacity for improving KPIs

      Our interactive, evidence-based programs build emotional intelligence skills and are designed to boost engagement, retention, and performance — tailored to your people and your goals.

      Schedule a consultation today to learn more.

      5. Re-test to measure progress toward goals

      We re-measure against the baseline and your KPIs, always committed to achieving your goals, and to sustain and scale what’s working.

      Schedule a consultation today to learn more.

      Want more evidence?

      Download the Business Case for Emotional Intelligence here.

      Why partner with Six Seconds?

      Please contact us to learn more about using these tools to develop exceptional leaders and teams.

      I am Jenn and I work in Leadership Development. We use the SEI to help our leaders identify their strengths and areas of opportunities so they can become their best self. Working in leadership, Six Seconds helps develop self-awareness and identity blind spots that we may or may not be fully aware of.

      Jenn Maclin

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