The Leader's Edge

05/20/2026

Join us for this POWER workshop on June 23!

“You rent your title, you own your character.” — Thasunda Brown Duckett

Strong performance matters, but it’s rarely the sole factor in decisions about your career growth.

How you lead, how your impact is perceived, and how effectively you communicate your value all play important roles, too.

Join POWER on June 23 for Don’t Leave Your Advancement to Chance, an interactive workshop with Kristin Lytle, CEO of The Leader’s Edge.

Drawing on the PIE Theory (Performance, Image, and Exposure), Kristin will share practical strategies to help you:

• Clearly communicate the impact you and your team make
• Strategically position yourself for advancement
• Confidently articulate your value

A former Fortune 500 executive and recognized thought leader featured in Fast Company, SUCCESS Magazine, and iHeartRadio’s CEOs You Should Know, Kristin brings practical, real-world insight to ensure leadership potential doesn't get wasted.

Register now: https://powerw.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2056584&group=

📅 Tuesday, June 23, 8:00 – 10:30am
📍 In-Person: Independence LIVE, 1919 Market Street, F2, Philadelphia, PA
💲 POWER Members $50, Non-Members $65

Sponsored by: The Leader’s Edge

05/19/2026

Kicked off The Foundations of Leadership program with Berger Communities across their Wayne, Pittsburgh, and Middletown, PA offices over the last two weeks.

This dynamic experience combines in-person learning, virtual group sessions, small group coaching, and peer-to-peer connection, all designed to build the leadership capabilities critical to success at Berger Communities.

Each session began with a fireside panel featuring Berger Communities leaders, moderated by Nicole Loser, Divisional Vice President, with Erin Schulte, Vice President of Organizational Development; Andrea Hood, Divisional Vice President; and Kelli Durham, Vice President of People Strategy.

We then moved into Course 1: Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, and Understanding Leadership Impact, led by Maura Lightfoot, Robyn Wheeler, Booker Farrior, and Kristin Lytle.

Looking ahead to the small group coaching sessions and Course 2: Speaking Straight and Getting Clear on Expectations Upfront.

05/15/2026

Your next executives aren’t external hires.

They’re already on your team.

Prepare high-performing directors to lead at the next level with the KPMG Executive Leadership Institute.

Coming in Atlanta on September 23!

2,200+ graduates and counting.
550+ companies served.

Nominate your leaders now to secure their spot this Fall.

04/17/2026

If you have a high-performing Director who’s ready for the next level, the window to nominate them for this critical leadership development experience is closing.

The KPMG Executive Leadership Institute (KELI) is accepting nominations for the Philadelphia cohort for a few more days.

This 6-month program starting on April 28 is built for organizations that want to prepare their strongest Directors for executive roles before the opportunity demands it.

The results speak for themselves:
⚫ 20% of recent graduates were promoted
⚫ 16% stepped into SVP roles
⚫ 100% would recommend the program

Over 2,200+ leaders from 550+ companies have seen growth through KELI. The majority of sponsoring organizations nominate participants every year, because the development is real and the outcomes are visible.

Spots are limited. If you know someone on your team is ready, don’t wait. Nominate them today!

04/17/2026

If you have a high-performing Director who's ready for the next level, the window to nominate them for this critical leadership development experience is closing.

The KPMG Executive Leadership Institute (KELI) is accepting nominations for the Philadelphia cohort for a few more days. This 6-month program starting on April 28 is built for organizations that want to prepare their strongest Directors for executive roles before the opportunity demands it.

The results speak for themselves:
⚫ 20% of recent graduates were promoted
⚫ 16% stepped into SVP roles
⚫ 100% would recommend the program

Over 2,200+ leaders from 550+ companies have seen growth through KELI. The majority of sponsoring organizations nominate participants every year, because the development is real and the outcomes are visible.

Spots are limited. If you know someone on your team is ready, don't wait. Nominate them today: https://hubs.la/Q04cz3g30

04/10/2026

You set clear expectations. You had the conversation. And ex*****on still fell short.

This is one of the most common challenges we hear from leaders. And it's exactly what we're tackling on April 16.

In this live virtual executive seminar, CEO Kristin Lytle will walk you through the real reasons teams fall short on ex*****on and give you practical tools to close the gap.

You'll leave the seminar knowing how to:
• Define standards that leave no room for assumptions
• Deliver feedback that actually changes behavior
• Have the difficult conversations you've been avoiding
• Course-correct early before small gaps become big problems

Register today: https://hubs.la/Q04bq9gt0

04/01/2026

The project never gets finished.

The team got stuck at 70% before the next initiative landed on their plate. Everyone is working hard – just not always in the same direction. And burnout quietly builds.

The root cause is often simpler than it seems: unclear expectations and feedback that leaves people stuck instead of driving action.

On April 16, The Leader's Edge CEO Kristin Lytle is facilitating a live virtual executive seminar – Close The Ex*****on Gap: Turn Clear Expectations & Feedback Into Real Results.

In two hours, you'll walk away with practical tools to align teams around shared goals, deliver clear and compassionate feedback that actually moves performance, and turn difficult conversations into decisive action.

Event Details: Virtual | April 16 | 1:00–3:00 PM EST

Register here: https://hubs.la/Q048F_HT0

03/30/2026

The stories we tell ourselves shape everything: how we lead, how we communicate, and how we show up when it matters most.

On April 8, Lauren Gordon will facilitate THE EDGE Wisdom Circle – The Confidence Mindset: Rewriting Your Inner Narrative.

In this small-group coaching session, participants will explore the internal narratives that influence confidence as a leader, unpack why our brains default to limiting beliefs, and practice intentional strategies for shifting them.

The session will also take a deeper look at imposter syndrome – understanding it, not just pushing past it – so the shift is authentic and sustainable.

This is what continued development looks like for The Leader's Edge Alumni, and this session is included with EDGE Elevate membership.

Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q048G3wW0

03/11/2026

25 years. A refreshed look. The same commitment to developing future-ready leaders who can navigate complexity, influence across systems, and execute with confidence.

We're proud to unveil our new brand identity – a visual evolution that reflects the sophistication and strategic impact of the work we deliver every day.

What hasn't changed: our coaching team of former senior executives and global leaders, our high-impact approach, and our dedication to strengthening leadership pipelines at every critical transition point.

A new look. The same trusted edge.

https://hubs.la/Q046pyXd0

03/02/2026

You can read every leadership book.
Attend every webinar.
Study every framework.

But leadership capability isn’t built through theory.
It’s built through application.

EXCEL creates an environment where high-potential leaders practice leadership in real time: navigating complex decisions, receiving direct feedback, and building the judgment that translates into readiness.

This is where potential is transformed by building presence, influence and decision-making under pressure.

Ready to develop leaders who can step up when it matters?

Nominate your organization’s high-potential talent for the Spring cohort starting March 24 (check out our bio).