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Anticipate Better, Adapt Faster & Strengthen Your Competitive Advantage

Extraordinary Leadership: Thinking, Being, Doing Online Workshop for CEOs synthesizes the rich content that Dr. Lee Thayer developed over 70 years as a pioneer and innovator in leadership coaching.

Joelle Thayer, Dr. Thayer’s daughter and protégé, has enhanced this foundation with real-life case scenarios, modern examples, and implementation tools for maximum impact.

We have sold out for our Fall cohort but are accepting inquiries for January 2025.  

Only 12 Spots Available for Qualified CEOs.

Ozzie Gontang

"Extraordinary Leadership:  Thinking, Being, Doing relates and makes actionable Lee’s philosophies that are so timeless and powerful. If he was alive today and in his prime, this is the course that he would create to address the complex issues we deal with in this unprecedented world of ours. Joelle has done us all a service by creating these workshops from her father’s work."

Ozzie Gontang

Peer Group Leader, Coach, Counselor, Psychotherapist

Georganne Goldblum

"Leadership: Thinking, Being, Doing is a program like no other, perfectly designed for the demands of today's rapidly evolving business landscape.  The course, brilliantly led by Joelle Thayer, was an eye-opener in every sense.  This course doesn't just teach you to navigate the complexities of the modern business world, it equips you to lead with insight, innovation, and a renewed sense of purpose."

Georganne Goldblum

Chairman, VISTAGE Florida

Ben Griffin

"One of the biggest things leaders, chairs and coaches must learn in this extraordinary environment of increasingly rapid change is that it's impossible for any one person to have all the answers. The historical model of the boss or leader as the answer person is so obsolete and ego-driven people can have a difficult time adapting to this new reality. I think that's the essence of what everyone can learn from Dr. Lee Thayer’s concept of The Learning Mode presented as part of Extraordinary Leadership: Thinking, Being, Doing."

Ben Griffin

CEO, CEOIQ

A Program Built for Today's Increasingly Complex, Fast-Changing World

A Program Built for Today's Increasingly Complex, Fast-Changing World

In this high-impact training, you’ll discover the revolutionary, yet practical Thinking, Being, Doing framework, which will help you:

  • Ask the provocative questions that get to the heart of the issues you are facing.
  • Develop unconventional perspectives that you can apply to any challenge that arises.
  • Uncover profound insights into your world—and those you work with. 

Expect thought-provoking conversations to challenge your mindset—and equip you with a fresh set of tools to help you reach new heights.

 

Laura Gordon

"It was a great privilege to take part in this course and I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it. In particular, I loved the thought-provoking content that dove deep into the key areas of the Thayer doctrines behind Extraordinary Leadership: Thinking, Being, Doing, and the homework that embedded the learnings. Joelle’s presentation and facilitation skills are brilliant, and she amplifies the most important principles with captivating visuals and film clips which bring the teachings alive. The carefully chosen cohort was also an immense bonus – the wisdom and intellect in the group made it a thoroughly memorable and enjoyable experience. I would highly recommend it to leaders, coaches and chairs looking to improve their thinking, reasoning and questioning skills."

Laura Gordon

Best Practice Chair UK

Extraordinary Leadership Workshop Syllabus & Schedule

Expect thought-provoking conversations to challenge your mindset — and equip you with a fresh set of tools to help you reach new heights.

Learn more about the course syllabus here.

Jan 31 Session 1: Diffuse Complex Problems Early
Feb 14 Session 2: Win the Battle for Top Talent
Feb 28 Session 3: Create Systems to Exploit Emerging Opportunities
Mar 14 Session 4: Make Your Boldest Vision Inevitable
Mar 28 Session 5: Harness a Culture of Purpose and Relentless Determination
Apr 11 Session 6: Become a Fulfilled and Connected Leader

Have questions about the schedule or the course? Reach out to [email protected].

Severin Sorensen

"I find great value in the writings of Dr. Thayer, and it has been a rewarding experience to crosswalk through his material in the LeadershipTBD course for Chairs and Coaches."

Severin Sorensen

CEO, ePraxis

Steve Ramerini

"Extraordinary Leadership: Thinking, Being, Doing is great prep for what’s to come. Excellent tools for future use."

Steve Ramerini

Chief Visionary & Founder @ COMPEL CEOs

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Frequently asked questions

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  • Can a business partner or colleague join me?

    Absolutely. We are only taking 12 leaders for this cohort; feel free to share this page with your partner or colleague.

  • What if I can’t make a live session?

    You will gain access to helpful resources after each session:

    • A Quick Start Guide, which provides select highlights and implementation suggestions from the session.
    • A list of Provocative Questions, to help challenge you and your members in your group meetings and 1-to-1s.
    • Plus additional resource documents from the Dr. Lee Thayer Content Library.
  • How long will I have access to the materials?

    You will have access to your member portal and all the materials for one year from the date of purchase.

  • What is the schedule of the live classes?

    The classes will be held live on Mondays, 1-3 p.m. Eastern / 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Pacific.

    See the schedule above.

    While we do our best to adhere to the days above, the schedule is subject to change under extenuating circumstances.

  • What is the total time commitment?

    Two hours for each live class, plus 20 minutes each week for your class pre-work.

  • What is the refund policy?

    There is a 100% money-back guarantee. Once you complete the pre-session work and attend the entire Session 1 and if you still decide that this course will not help propel your leadership and make you an even more powerful force for change, we will refund you 100% of your investment back to your original form of payment. You must contact us within 24 hours of the conclusion of Session 1 at [email protected].

  • What if I am having problems getting your emails?

    • Add [email protected] to your contact list.
    • If you use Gmail, drag our emails to your “Primary” tab.
    • If you use Apple Mail, click on our email address and select “Add to VIP.”
  • What if I have additional questions?

    Reach out to [email protected].

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100% Money Back Guarantee

Once you attend the entire Session 1 and decide this isn’t going to help you become a better Chair, Coach or Consultant, we will refund you 100% of your investment.

Meet Joelle Thayer

Throughout her life and career, Joelle Thayer was coached exclusively and extensively by her father. In fact, Joelle is the only one Dr. Thayer personally trained in his methodology, his philosophy, and the delivery of his teachings over nearly 40 years. Now, as CEO of Leadership TBD, Joelle is leveraging her experience and her father’s curriculum of personal insights to build programs that mentor others to create, and live, their own flawless leadership mindsets.

Joelle brings a broad perspective, deep experience working alongside leaders in a multitude of verticals and fields, and the same relentless intellectual curiosity that Lee Thayer brought to coaching and leadership and expertly imparted to every leader he worked with.