Word Cloud of LinkedIn Recommendations.
"Tom is one of the best strategic thinkers that I have ever worked with. He has the ability to assimilate large amounts of complex and conflicting information and turn it in to valuable insight. But, what really separates Tom, is his ability to see and then realize that vision from inception to execution and results. Those skills enabled him to be highly effective in leading change, building cross organizational collaboration, and in developing strategies that he was able to effectively operationalize."
– George Mulhern, CEO and Chairman, Cradlepoint, Inc.
Teams and Organizations
"In its eight year history, Tom has the distinction of being the only non-lawyer to serve on the Idaho Academy of Leadership for Lawyers (IALL) Steering Committee. His solid educational background, illustrious professional experience and in-depth comprehension and execution of leadership theories and principles were a welcomed addition. Tom brought forward a calm demeanor, an extremely positive outlook and an attention to detail approach. At steering committee meetings and during the sessions, Tom was involved and engaged no matter how big or small the task. He formed transformational relationships with his fellow steering committee members and with the participants. His teaching approach ensured best practices, tips, trends and pitfalls to avoid were part of the lesson plans with true everyday life examples at the forefront. The IALL is truly grateful for Tom’s three and half year volunteer service. Thank you Tom!"
– Mahmood Sheik, Deputy Executive Director, Idaho State Bar / Idaho Law Foundation, Inc.
– Mahmood Sheik, Deputy Executive Director, Idaho State Bar / Idaho Law Foundation, Inc.
"I highly recommend Tom for your leadership and team needs. I had the pleasure of serving on the IALL Steering Committee with Tom and benefited greatly from the experience. I found Tom's insights into the needs of a specific person and the group as a whole to be extremely accurate allowing him to assist everyone in the room in identifying the specific leadership point to be learned from an activity or discussion. As a committee, we all benefited from Tom's experience and expertise in identifying and teaching leadership skills. Tom brings a wealth of knowledge and community connections to the table that will greatly benefit any individual or team with their leadership needs."
- Yecora Daniels, Senior Legal Professional, Idaho Power, IALL Steering Committee Member
- Yecora Daniels, Senior Legal Professional, Idaho Power, IALL Steering Committee Member
"I was honored to serve with Tom on the steering committee for the Idaho Academy of Leadership for Lawyers. Tom constantly enriched our academy with his keen insights about leadership, creating effective teams, and recognizing the power of various personalities within the corporate structure. Tom's calm but warm demeanor, combined with his sometimes challenging questions, made us all think harder about our own effectiveness as leaders, and how we can encourage leadership and teamwork in our own workplaces and communities."
- Amanda Breen, Principal Attorney, Amand Breen Law, PLLC, IALL Steering Committee Member
- Amanda Breen, Principal Attorney, Amand Breen Law, PLLC, IALL Steering Committee Member
"Tom's involvement with the Idaho Academy of Leadership for Lawyers was extremely rewarding for the class members and those of us lucky enough to work with him on the steering committee. Tom helped me continue to learn and develop my own personal leadership strengths and recognize my weaknesses. He also helped me to see that leadership opportunities occur on a daily basis and that teams can help maximize efficiencies when individual strengths are utilized effectively. I recommend Tom without reservation."
- Joseph Pirtle, Attorney, Elam & Burke, PA, IALL Steering Committee Member
- Joseph Pirtle, Attorney, Elam & Burke, PA, IALL Steering Committee Member
"I met Tom through his work with the Idaho Academy of Leadership for Lawyers. I was in the class, and then later I joined him on the IALL Steering Committee. He ardently believes life is a journey and opportunities to improve abound. He has a genuine interest in helping people be and become their best selves. His compelling story that draws people to him is second only to his wealth of knowledge in leadership theory and practice. He exudes the positive. He is a coach/leader who brings people up. He tailors his assistance to your individual (or your team's) needs -- he is realistic about your time constraints, interests and goals.
He is also a wonderfully kind person who cares much and thinks of others."
- Andrea Courtney, Deputy Attorney General for the Idaho Attorney General's Office (Natural Resources), IALL Steering Committee Member
He is also a wonderfully kind person who cares much and thinks of others."
- Andrea Courtney, Deputy Attorney General for the Idaho Attorney General's Office (Natural Resources), IALL Steering Committee Member
“Tom developed a fabulous mentoring program for the Y. The benefits have been great, and Tom’s leadership has been outstanding. He recruited a world-class team of mentors for the 12 executive leaders at the Y, provided training for the mentors, developed a framework for the program and served as the leader. We could not have been more pleased with the program. The staff said that it was very valuable. They particularly appreciated having an excellent mentor who had no direct connection to them in terms of supervisory responsibilities. The mentors provided a very safe place for conversation and counsel.
Tom led this program by example. He is a very good listener. He is humble, credible and a joy to work with. He models a commitment to life-long learning, and he combines years of practical experience as an executive with understanding of the science and art of coaching. Several of the mentors for our staff have now asked Tom to serve as a coach for them. That says a lot about Tom. Tom is a wonderful person and a great coach. I highly recommend Tom Hardison as an executive coach.”
– Jim Everett, CEO, Treasure Valley Family YMCA
Tom led this program by example. He is a very good listener. He is humble, credible and a joy to work with. He models a commitment to life-long learning, and he combines years of practical experience as an executive with understanding of the science and art of coaching. Several of the mentors for our staff have now asked Tom to serve as a coach for them. That says a lot about Tom. Tom is a wonderful person and a great coach. I highly recommend Tom Hardison as an executive coach.”
– Jim Everett, CEO, Treasure Valley Family YMCA
Speaking
“Tom presented a coaching session at one of our HR Forums. HR Officers, Specialists and other state agency leadership staff attend these quarterly trainings. This 90 minute session included the typical listening habits many of us have and the potential pitfalls they can create when trying to effectively communicate as a leader. Tom had the audience participate in activities that helped them recognize their weaknesses, and then learn and apply skills immediately to improve. Through a survey completed after training, 87% of the attendees felt that the information was helpful and that they were walking away with skills they could begin implementing right away back at the office. That is tough to accomplish in such a short time frame.”
– Ashleigh Lopez, Idaho State Division of Human Resources, Chief Learning Officer
– Ashleigh Lopez, Idaho State Division of Human Resources, Chief Learning Officer
Coaching
"I highly recommend Tom as a coach to help focus and mindfully develop the skills and areas you need to. Having had coaching previously during different stages of my career, Tom is in my view the most constructive and effective coach I have worked with. Tom is always prepared and his approach and style to sessions ensured I always have the tools I need to challenge myself and keep progressing."
– Asha Salathiel, Superintendent, North America - Services, Rio Tinto
– Asha Salathiel, Superintendent, North America - Services, Rio Tinto
"Tom’s coaching helped me become more intentional and present in all I do and assisted me through the process of understanding needs, analyzing possibilities and pitfalls, and developing a path forward during a period of personal and professional change. Working with Tom gave me tools I continue to use to navigate complexity and lead with integrity.
Tom’s keen intuition and astute observations create a safe space for reflection, growth, critical thinking, and problem solving, and his coaching has made me a better leader and coach to those around me. I hope that someday I can be half the thoughtful listener and coach that Tom is, and I highly recommend him to others ready to explore their next steps."
– Heather Kimmel, Executive Director, American Lung Association in Idaho
Tom’s keen intuition and astute observations create a safe space for reflection, growth, critical thinking, and problem solving, and his coaching has made me a better leader and coach to those around me. I hope that someday I can be half the thoughtful listener and coach that Tom is, and I highly recommend him to others ready to explore their next steps."
– Heather Kimmel, Executive Director, American Lung Association in Idaho
"Tom was probably the most influential person in my entire career. In probably one of the darkest times of my professional career Tom gave his advice, insight, and more importantly his friendship. Tom taught me how to be intentional and engaged in my own career and life in a way that has lead me to fantastic improvements in my professional career and in my personal life.
My only regret is that it took a professional crisis to bring me to lean in on Tom. I wonder how much better things could have been had we worked together from the beginning."
– Kevin Tjaden, COO, Unblinking Infomatics
My only regret is that it took a professional crisis to bring me to lean in on Tom. I wonder how much better things could have been had we worked together from the beginning."
– Kevin Tjaden, COO, Unblinking Infomatics
“Tom is the most effective, proficient listener I have ever met. I am the kind of person who likes to talk through a problem. Tom listened, asked questions and then succinctly repeated back what I said. He, then, guided me through the process of accessing, organizing, developing a plan, testing and evaluating what needed to be done for our small non-profit to make the necessary decisions regarding our future. I highly recommend Tom to leaders looking for direction.”
– Diane Rampelberg, General Manager and Chairman of the Board, Dustin’s Paw of Idaho
– Diane Rampelberg, General Manager and Chairman of the Board, Dustin’s Paw of Idaho
“Tom coaches with an intention to presence, empathy, and insight that supports clients in their growth. Tom is a creative coach in using his intuition and reflection in a coaching conversation creating deeper levels of awareness. Finally, Tom’s business background has been helpful for me as well. His ability to understand and relate to my challenges in the business world and organizational life helps produce solutions to unique or not so unique business challenges.”
– Shawn Boockoff, Principal at Lantern Three, LLC
– Shawn Boockoff, Principal at Lantern Three, LLC
“Tom has been coaching me around starting my own business for the past four months, and already I am seeing great results. His combination of gentle support and clear guidance make our sessions productive, pleasant, and enlightening. Tom’s caring nature, and his business expertise, both shine through when we work together. Through his keen observations, supportive feedback, and re-framing techniques, he has helped me to create changes in my personal life, my perspective, and my professional comportment that have cleared a path for me to take my business to a new level.
I would recommend him to anyone looking for leadership coaching, or help in taking entrepreneurial steps”
– Justine Haemmerli, Coach and Educational Consultant
I would recommend him to anyone looking for leadership coaching, or help in taking entrepreneurial steps”
– Justine Haemmerli, Coach and Educational Consultant
“As a leadership coach, Tom brings a wealth of experience from corporations, nonprofits, and work in his local community. His experience with transitions drew me to speak with him about a possible career and geographic change that I was struggling with. Over the past four months, Tom’s coaching has included aspects of presence, somatics, and polarities which have shown me possibilities I did not see before. His thoughtful demeanor and sense of humor create a spaciousness where even challenging topics are easy to discuss, and I leave energized to take on those obstacles.
Working with Tom is a pleasure, and I highly recommend him to leaders eager to take the next step in their journey.”
– John Eisenschmidt, Managing Member, Lantern Three, LLC
Working with Tom is a pleasure, and I highly recommend him to leaders eager to take the next step in their journey.”
– John Eisenschmidt, Managing Member, Lantern Three, LLC