"FMG Leading helps WindRose leverage a cutting edge approach to backing portfolio investments, clarifying the financial impact of human capital and culture through data and process. Often in Private Equity, these elements are viewed as the softer, ‘un-measureable’ elements of strategy, but we’ve learned that the ‘soft stuff’ ultimately is the ‘hard stuff’….and is highly correlated to successful outcomes when you get it right. 

Having the right talent and culture is not only about de-risking an investment by mitigating the risk of downside events, it's also about having the best leaders in-place early to accelerate growth quickly and enable the frequency of upside events. Bringing in experts like FMG Leading helps us evaluate talent around a deal, both in terms of existing talent in a company, and also talent we bring to a company post-acquisition. So often, the human element is the differentiator between failure and success; between an ‘A outcome’ and a ‘C+ outcome’. By maximizing the effectiveness of our human capital, FMG Leading helps our portfolio companies scale rapidly and also scale to the very best of their ability."

“FMG Leading is an essential partner in the change of our culture and performance. I have benefited from their trusted counsel for many years. Their executive coaching process is an integral part of how we develop senior executives, and their unique approach to wisdom-based leadership has made a significant impact on our leaders and the results we achieve.

In terms of culture, understanding what you've got, where you're at, and the pathways or multiple options around the big levers and value points that drive a culture, FMG Leading is bar none the best in my experience; it's extraordinary. I don't think anyone else can crystallize the meaning of culture, the barriers it presents, and the levers to drive systemic change in a team and a broad organization like FMG Leading can and does.”

“When it comes to the rapid growth expectations associated with taking on an investor for the first time, sometimes you simply don't know what you don't know. Taking on a private equity partner requires you to look at things a little bit differently - you have to keep up with the pace and upgrade your skills so you can make the best possible decisions. FMG Leading’s tools and resources helped us see forest through the trees, keeping us focused on the future through a strategic lens.

The new growth trajectory at ImmunoTek created a whole multitude of obstacles …. and also a whole multitude of opportunities. The team at FMG Leading helped us effectively navigate that course. Ultimately, our partnership helped us merge the old with the new, allowing us to grow into a place where our executive team was aligned and moving in lock-step with our board - and advancing the company forward in a very healthy and proactive way.“

"FMG Leading tackles and teaches the essence of leadership through a combination of practical solutions and deep expertise and knowledge that both empower and educate today’s executives. They stand alone in their ability to drive the concept of leaders as teachers within organizations, while providing compelling and innovative solutions to help executives drive change, sustain growth and achieve personal success day after day."

“Our mission at Compassus is to advance well-being and honor quality of life. FMG Leading is a thoughtful, collaborative partner that has accelerated our journey to serve more patients and families.

The team members at FMG Leading are trusted partners and I’m delighted with what our partnership has done for our leaders and teammates. FMG Leading brings a unique combination of end-to-end longitudinal human capital solutions and a willingness to adapt to our language, customs, and traditions. This partnership has enabled growth and positioned us as an employer of choice in each of the markets we operate.”

"Executive coaching has had a tremendous impact on our individual leaders at Hu-Friedy, and that translates into better value creation for our customers. People want honest feedback that comes from a productive and healthy place. They embrace it, know where they stand, and can pursue a development path that’ll really make a difference. I receive consistent feedback from various groups about how they're able to communicate better with each other and drive positive results because of the work they’ve done on their individual leadership performance.

If you're looking for a firm that can help you navigate - in a no-nonsense way - the complexity of gathering real, unbiased, actionable feedback, and then help individuals absorb and translate that into a focused plan that will make a substantial difference in their professional life, you should talk to FMG Leading.”

"The contributions of FMG Leading have been an invaluable asset to the growth and performance of our leaders, their teams and the entire company. Children's Hospital Los Angeles wouldn’t be where we are today without them.

The team at FMG Leading have been my trusted advisor and leadership coach for over 20 years. They have the unique ability to see me and my organization clearly, and tell me the truth in a way that I can hear it, learn from it and act on it. They help me be my best as a leader."

“FMG Leading brings experience that enables them to immediately place what type of leader they're dealing with on the senior executive team and what will be their strengths and opportunities. It's very personal. It’s about individual leaders and how to make them more effective…and by extension, how to make the whole organization more effective.

If you feel that your organizational effectiveness is impeded because your leadership team is not firing on all cylinders, or if you feel that your own limitations as a leader are impacting the organization, then FMG Leading is the type of firm that can really help you make progress.”

“My experience with FMG Leading transcends two decades and now three separate successful scaled health care service providers (DaVita, Surgical Care Affiliates, Ivy Rehab), each of which involved complete strategic, cultural and talent overhauls. I trust the team at FMG Leading in a very rare way. They are good people that share my personal and professional values and are extremely talented business partners.

FMG Leading as an organization is a class act that understands value creation … and the importance of culture, talent, and people in any such equation.”

“FMG Leading provided me with expert guidance that helped drive success and provided an outstanding outcome for our company. The FMG Leading team really felt like partners on our change journey – both in upgrading our Human Resources function and helping me lead more strategically as CEO. They really wanted us to succeed and became an integral part of my team.

The strategic leadership development capabilities FMG Leading brings to the table can truly help you and your executive team be more effective and lead rapid scale. I don’t think we could have accomplished what we did, in such a short period of time, without having experienced thinkers and advisors guiding us. We have a fantastic relationship with the FMG Leading team and were able to leverage their support at the key inflection points in our growth journey where we need it most.”

“I engaged FMG Leading and their CEO Dr. Matt Brubaker to coach me through a number of significant changes over a period of 1.5 years. Matt was instrumental in helping me navigate the unique challenges that the business was facing.

Today, the FMG Leading team is engaged and coaching my top five leaders. While not inexpensive, the investment has been transformational and the ROI is clear. My team and the business is growing more rapidly than ever, and the stress on me as a leader has been reduced because my executives have professional coaches to help them through their growth challenges. I’d highly recommend the team at FMG Leading to any leader who is managing rapid change and rapid growth – they are remarkable coaches and advisors who have transformed Arteric.”

“The leadership training sessions we delivered were a critical strategic action item for Avamere, part of a multi-step plan to focus on key leaders in the organization. Our hope was that these leaders would feel empowered, invested in, and go back to carry that on with their teams to have a positive impact downstream. Partnering with FMG Leading on the design and facilitation of these sessions was undoubtedly the right decision for us.

I knew after the first session it would be very successful because the feedback from the participants was outstanding and extremely positive. A great illustration of the collaborative effort from FMG Leading was the debriefing after each delivery; the willingness to modify, adapt and adjust the curriculum to make it even better for each subsequent session. If you're looking for an organization that not only has a great mastery of leadership content, but also has excellent presenters and great collaborators, you can't go wrong with FMG Leading.”

“Cultural change and rapid growth are two very difficult goals for a company with new ownership and management to achieve on their own. FMG Leading helped us prepare and plan in advance for the most challenging phases of this change, easing the stress on the organization.

We make investments in human capital because a critical aspect of our business is helping clinicians and physicians be better leaders.”

“With a focus on results, FMG Leading brings a unique perspective to designing key elements of culture. We identified a clear and compelling opportunity to diagnose and define PEARL iZUMi’s mission, values, and vision – and sought an insightful and creative partner to support the process.

Our partnership with FMG Leading resulted in an outcome that exceeded our expectations, and set the tone for how we will operate and grow in the years to come.”

“FMG Leading helped me and our board establish a comprehensive process for an executive assessment. From the outset, they spent time building rapport and trust with all involved, fostering a collaborative relationship that drove deeper insights through observations and conversation.

As a result, their assessment went beyond just a report-out, providing us with a detailed roadmap for ongoing leadership development and improvement. This additional insight created a higher level of confidence and helped ensure a successful outcome.”

"FMG Leading’s Human Capital Index workshop enabled Medsurant Holdings to uncover the pitfalls in our human capital strategy, and come together as an executive team to begin building a much stronger organization."