Gregory Willeford

About Gregory Willeford

Over 30 years of hands-on public, private, and non-profit management experience. Greg continually refines his skills and services by studying, lecturing, training, and serving on diverse boards, committees, and work groups. My goal is to help my clients make significant improvement in their leadership effectiveness. Specialties: Performance Coaching, International Teaching, Criminal Justice Policy, Planning, and Consulting. Deep understanding of organizational leadership and a coaching style based upon enduring leadership principles. 30 years experience in government, private, and non-profit leadership and management. Researcher and lecturer in best practice of leadership and organizational development.

Experience

1. Owner

   Willeford Group

   Jul 2008 — Present

   Management consultant, writer, educator, public servant, and owner of Willeford Group. Greg provides leadership training, coaching, specialized writing, and organizational development services to organizations and individuals so they become the best they can be in successfully achieving their goals and objectives. Using a Whole System IQ and Appreciative Inquiry approach, Willeford Group services target the best of “what is” and focus on building positive, healthy, sustainable, and productive futures. Willeford Group also provides specialized workshops to organizations on contemporary topics of 21st century leadership and organizational development.

Education

• Portland State University

  Bachelor of Science, Administration of Justice

• Portland State University

  Executive Master, Public Administration