Testimonials.
Chuck Collard
“Lead for Good is a game changer for any senior leader looking to influence, inspire, and elevate performance. It was a transformational experience for me, encouraging myself and program participants to look within to uncover areas not previously considered or explored. The experience helped me better understand 'My Why' by exploring my essence, creating a soul signature, and challenging me to learn and grow as a person.
Sherri is a gifted coach, seasoned facilitator, and provided an exceptional learning experience throughout the journey. My one-on-one coaching time with Sherri reinforced the material learned throughout the training and allowed me to go deeper in many areas. I highly recommend Lead for Good for those looking to strengthen their leadership skills or enhance personal development.
Regional Vice President
Christian Heritage Services
Mubarak Bashir, MPA
“Lead for Good is one of the best leadership development experiences I’ve had. I was able to translate what I learned one week and apply it the next week. My team loved the “Upside Down Triangle” leadership model and how it fosters innovation.”
Vice President
Youth and Community Services | Action for a Better Community
Marisa Geitner
“I have had the pleasure to work with Sherri throughout my leadership journey while preparing for the transition to CEO and then as I sought to lift and shift my skills to lead for more impactful results. Sherri is a deep listener who allows you to take the experience where you need it to go. She also doesn't back down when wanting you to explore more deeply and she has many strategies to ensure you do. She is a vital resource for me and my team as I continue to develop and refine my leadership and vision for our company's future.”
President & CEO
Heritage Christian Services, Inc.
Cicely Strickland
“Led by Sherri McArdle, a seasoned professional and Master Certified Coach, the Lead for Good Development Program gave me the opportunity to build a deeper understanding of myself, my ability to impact others, tools to lead through challenges and change and enhanced my focus on organizational strategy.
It was certainly a commitment to carve out time for personal development, but I found the investment of time to be well worth it."
Chief Operating Officer
United Way of Greater Rochester
Xin Zhiguo Li, PHD
“Sherri’s leadership coaching is transformative. I now realize it is feasible for a leader to be both effective and loving. Sherri can quickly nail the most fundamental issues that cause the subsequent problems leaders are facing. I learned the difference between true leadership power and force and the impact on my lab team members. I also begin to accept my own weaknesses and develop an interdependent relationship with my lab team members.”
Associate Professor
University of Rochester
Barbara Pierce
“Sherri McArdle leads an amazing leadership development program in Lead For Good. Taking time from the day-to-day to reflect and grow as a leader was not only refreshing but has positively impacted my life, both at work and at home. Add to that the insanely efficient and insightful leadership coaching sessions, and I can't overstate my recommendation of Sherri and Lead For Good.”
Director, Bureau of Communications,
City of Rochester
Heather Smith
“Working with Sherri has truly been life-altering. I came to Sherri knowing I was searching for something, but not exactly sure what that was. I started with the Lead for Good program and then continued with a year of 1:1 coaching. Through Sherri’s unique way of peeling back the onion, we discovered the driving force behind my patterns. Next, we embarked on our journey of redesigning some of those practices to invite a more harmonious and prosperous future. I am grateful to have been afforded this opportunity to work with such an insightful and kindhearted leadership coach. I would highly recommend Sherri to any leader who is looking to inspire themselves and others.”
Vice President of Medicare and Individual Market Sales
BlueCross BlueShield
Yingzue Wang, PHD
"It has been a great pleasure to work with Sherri. Sherri is an excellent listener and communicator. She has the ability to see beyond the surface of a problem. As a junior group leader, I am grateful for her guidance on how to build and lead a team.
What I appreciate the most is, Sherri provided a mirror that allowed me to see my true reflection and challenged me to be a better self."
Research Group Leader
Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience
McLean Bolton, PHD
"Sherri’s leadership coaching enables you to see the best path to success in reaching your career goals. Her breadth of experience in understanding the structure of organizations and relationships between individuals in the context of a work environment helps you to frame your own working relationships and align them with your goals. Both the organization and the individual benefit tremendously by her insightful guidance."
Chair of Academic Programs
Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience
Karen Doohan
“Sherri is a gifted leader of this life-changing program. I left each session with a sense of purpose beyond anything I have experienced before.
I have already begun to reap the benefits of this amazing program. The sky’s the limit!"
Controller
KAFL Insurance Resources
Mark D. Wagner
“Lead for Good is a priceless development program I would recommend to leaders. Sherri thoughtfully intertwined what it means to develop and implement strategy on an individual, functional and organizational level.
I have felt myself change as a leader because of this experience."
Director, Provider Reimbursement Operations
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Brenda Krusenstjerna
“This leadership development program provided an opportunity for me to step back and test my own perceptions and workstyle. Through inquiry, accountability and greater self-awareness, I’ve become a better leader.
My biggest takeaway is the reminder that human connection is what fuels us and that we as leaders impact our communities in profound ways when we authentically show up to drive our purpose and passions.
The experience has been invaluable and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for professional and personal growth.”
Director of Finance
Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester
Rob Brown
"Sherri is one of the most talented business advisors I know. She is a gentle questioner, but she makes it impossible for you to hide from your own personal truths. As a result, she gets quickly to the core issues that need to be addressed."
ESOP and Business Transition Attorney
ESOP Plus®: Schatz BrownGlassman LLP
Marc J. Natale, CBM
"I had the absolute pleasure of working with Sherri as part of a non-profit strategic planning effort as well as one-on-one coaching. Her ability to bring laser-like clarity to culturally complex organizational issues, to mutually visualize and outline steps for a future state for an organization, as well as stretch people to bring out their inner strategic performer is second to none. Several years later, I continue to utilize the principles learned through my work with Sherri, particularly High-Gain conversations, and believe them to be an integral part of my organizational tool box that time and time again achieve real results. Without reservation, I would recommend Sherri's services to anyone looking for a creative continuum of organizational expertise."
Executive Director
American Heart Association
JoAnn R. Zaccardo
“Lead For Good gave me new understanding and ways of being for my leadership journey. I have deeper insight into myself and others and what it takes to evolve as a leader. Sherri is amazing with her knowledge, insights and the ways she transformed our group!
I will be forever grateful for this enlightening experience.”
Director, Human Resources
Lewis Tree Service, Inc.
Jenny Brewster
“I learned 'who I’m being' as a leader and how that has impacted all of my relationships, current, and future.
This has allowed me to bring joy to my life and work.
Therefore, allowing me to have a very positive impact on others. I would recommend this program to anyone who wants to move from managing to leading."
Director, Contract Management Support
Lewis Tree Services
Jerome Underwood
“Lead for Good is an extremely worthwhile investment. The personal development afforded me the ability to clearly distinguish the difference between leadership and management. It has yielded an immediate positive ROI.”
President & CEO
Action for a Better Community, Inc.
Babur Mian
"Sherri is an excellent leadership coach who is quickly able to focus on the developmental needs of individuals. Having seen her in action on many occasions, I have always been impressed with her ability to process the information in real-time and decipher the dysfunctions in a group. She asks incisive questions, suggests elegant solutions and works with the individual to develop an action plan that is tailored to the specific needs of the organization and helps the individual grow as a leader. I recommend her to any individual or organization that is looking for a transformation."
Chairman
Terra Site Constructors, LLC
Walter Critchley
"I worked with Sherri on both my personal development as a leader and to design an optimal path for my firm's future growth. We worked together for many months and I was very pleased with the results. She offered clear insights and practical activities that enhanced my effectiveness and the company's bottom line. I would hire her again and recommend her without reservation."
Steven Schwartz
"I am privileged to know and to have worked with Sherri McArdle for many years. Sherri is creative, penetrating, focused and straightforward. She has built her business from the ground up and its ongoing success and continued expansion are the best evidence of her effectiveness. I admire and am continually impressed by Sherri and am delighted to have this opportunity to share my experiences."
President
Wealth Design Services Inc.
I am honored to have worked alongside leaders from the following companies and organizations:
Bausch & Lomb (formerly)
Boylan Brown Code Vigdor & Wilson (now Boylan Code LLP)
Brand Cool (now a Butler/Till Company)
O’Brien & Gere
Rochester Business Alliance (now Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce)
Rochester General & Unity Health (now Rochester Regional Health System)
Systems Management Planning (now SMP-Corp)
Transmation Inc. (now Transcat, Inc.)
Kind Words:
“Sherri stands with clients not above them."
"She leverages her practical industry experience to provide an invaluable perspective that would otherwise require decades of trial and error."
"Her versatility and breadth of expertise allow clients to focus on whatever will be most valuable to them and their business."
"Working with Sherri is a powerful experience that allows leaders to put into practice quickly new approaches to leadership."
"Sherri is a passionate, experienced leadership coach and team builder. A deep thinker and, besides her wealth of experience, she has the kind of energy that you just enjoy working with."
“Sherri is one of the greatest listeners I know. She is able to hear what you are not saying...and provide input and meaningful counsel. Sherri coaches with clarity, confidence and is encouraging along the way. I would highly recommend Sherri as a career coach, team builder and organizational consultant.”
“Sherri is a passionate, experienced leadership coach and team builder. A deep thinker and, besides her wealth of experience, she has the kind of energy that you just enjoy working with.”
“Sherri is a skilled facilitator who brings knowledge of both process and results-oriented action and focused process to the table. I learned much in the efforts we made and have seen the fruits of the efforts continue to play our in our organization over the past three years. I would recommend her without hesitation and know that whoever engaged her towards improving their outcomes would be most pleased at the results and the changes that were learned in working with Sherri then become deeply seated in those she has worked with moving forward. I think in the end that is the greatest asset she offers, that those who work with her integrate their learning and actions and become more adept at using the skills she helps us to develop.”