Leslie W. Braksick, Ph.D.

Cofounder

Leslie W. Braksick, Ph.D., is a nationally known consultant, executive coach, and author. As a consultant, she is noted for enabling dramatic business improvement in companies, including many of the Fortune 50. Her greatest strengths lie in analyzing complex organizational histories and challenging business conditions, and then helping senior executives articulate business objectives, develop targeted implementation strategies, and execute them successfully.

In her book, Unlock Behavior, Unleash Profits (2nd Edition, 2007 McGraw-Hill), Leslie preaches what she practices in the corporate setting and makes a compelling case for the pivotal role that behavior plays in successfully executing business strategy. Through her book, consulting work, and speaking engagements, Leslie demystifies behavior and teaches leaders at all levels how to make a difference and significantly improve their world, even outside the workplace. The second edition of Unlock Behavior, Unleash Profits has ranked #14 on the Wall Street Journal’s Best Selling Business Books List in July, 2007. The book has also been ranked #6 of the top 10 business books in 2007 according to 800CEORead.

In 2006, Leslie received the Athena Award from the Allegheny Conference (Pennsylvania) in recognition of excellence in professional and community leadership. In 2002, she was recognized as one of the top 50 business leaders in Pennsylvania, and was named a Carlow College Woman of Spirit and a Pittsburgh Pacesetter in Business.

Leslie brings the same energy and skills to her many civic and community activities. She is a board trustee for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation and Princeton Theological Seminary. She chaired the Women’s Leadership Initiative of the United Way of Allegheny County (Pittsburgh) and has served as a cabinet member for the past three campaigns.

Leslie holds a doctorate in Applied Behavior Science and master’s in industrial psychology from Western Michigan University. She is a member of the Association for Behavior Analysis and the Organizational Behavior Management Network. She is a frequent keynoter or featured speaker at professional conferences. Her recent publications span the topics of executive coaching, behavioral solutions to business problems, and the impact of terrorism on the U.S. economy and business.