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We’re LRI, a global consulting and executive development firm
We team up with clients across industries and around the world to guide organizations toward measurable goals and exponentially improve performance potential.





How we work is why we work

HOLD OUR CLIENT PARTNERS TO THEIR OWN GOALS
If we see that significant impact is unattainable with a prospective or existing client, we will disengage until the client is truly ready to change and hold their organizational members accountable to that goal.
Meet the team

Joelle K. Jay
Joelle K. Jay
Joelle K. Jay, Ph.D. is a Director at the Leadership Research Institute (LRI) who specializes in leadership development for senior executives in Fortune 500 companies.

Howard Morgan
Howard Morgan
Howard Morgan is a Co-Founder and Managing Director at the Leadership Research Institute who specializes in building the credibility of senior executives for Fortune 500 organizations.

Jan Day Gravel
Jan Day Gravel
Jan Day Gravel is a Principal at the Leadership Research Institute (LRI), specializing in leadership development for Fortune 500 companies as well as governmental agencies and not-for-profit organizations.

Steven M. Rumery
Steven M. Rumery
Steven M. Rumery, Ph.D. (aka "Rum") is a Director at the Leadership Research Institute (LRI) who specializes in developing the credibility and impact of leaders and organizations.

Lori Evans Ermi
Lori Evans Ermi
Lori Evans Ermi, PCC, SPHR, SHRM-SCP is a Principal at the Leadership Research Institute (LRI).

Dennis J. Volpe
Dennis J. Volpe
Dennis J. Volpe, M.S., M.A., is a Principal at Leadership Research Institute (LRI) who specializes in leadership development, executive coaching, and Veteran Awareness.

Vena Sterling
Vena Sterling
Vena Sterling, JD, ACC is a strategic leadership coach & consultant at LRI who is passionate about supporting women entrepreneurs with creating wealth, legacy, and freedom.

Paula Mulford
Paula Mulford
Paula M. Mulford has been a Consulting Associate with Leadership Research Institute (LRI) since 1998.

Richard F. Silvestri
Richard F. Silvestri
Richard F. Silvestri is a Director Emeritus of Leadership Research Institute who focuses on leadership and organizational development for senior executives.

John R. Streitmatter
John R. Streitmatter
John R. Streitmatter, MBA, is a Director at the Leadership Research Institute (LRI) who specializes in building leader credibility in the midst of turbulent market and organizational dynamics.
Core values at LRI
Never stop learning
Fresh, professional development is only possible when we keep ourselves educated and current. Quality research and objective data drives our recommendations, from initial assessment through analysis to recommendations and implementation.
Be one, unified team
We see each of our clients as partners. Their organization’s challenges and goals are our own. We are here to learn as one, challenging each other, evolving together, and ultimately succeeding together as a unified team.
Growth and exploration are key
To remain informed and advise best, we are always contributing to our own development, both when it comes to research and when it comes to human capital. We also look to maintain our passion by always seeking inspiration.
Stay nimble, stay quick
Change is a constant in today’s business world. At LRI, we know our client partners succeed best when they embrace this truth, seeing it as a business tool and opportunity to learn, rather than focusing on minimizing its impact.
Hear from our clients, instead of from us.

We are very focused on making sure our leaders represent the face of America
One of the ways we are doing that is by focusing on women. Leadership Circles is one of our strategies – a year long program [that is] a journey through personal leadership. We believe very strongly in this work.
Kathy Tague

You still can’t lead others until you lead yourself
I’m a firm believer that even if you master all the leadership competencies and attributes that comprise every leadership model there is, you still can’t lead others until you lead yourself. We are all amazingly transparent and until people see who we are… and until we look inward ourselves, it’s all for naught if The Leader Within isn’t home. Joelle gives you the tools to find yourself and not let go.