“Working with ILS has allowed us to create a level of alignment in our company that we have not seen before. By careful listening and skilled intervention, Steve Anderson was able to apply his depth of knowledge to help us craft a solution which perfectly fit our needs and helped us move our organization to the next level.“ Bruce MacDougall,Former CEO, Elmer’s Products Inc.
We are in the business of improving the world community by empowering people to lead more effectively.
Our Vision:
To become the most sought after leadership development organization in the world.
Charitable Giving Policy
We believe that as a business it is our obligation and privilege to be a good neighbor and contribute to our community. Therefore we pledge to donate 5% of our net income to charities dedicated to educating the disadvantaged, protecting the environment, promoting the arts and supporting efforts promoting world peace.
Dr. Anderson received his Bachelor of Science in agriculture from The Ohio State University in 1980. From 1980 until 1994 he held several management positions in the agriculture and retail industries. During this time, he obtained his Masters in Business Administration from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. In 1999 he obtained a Ph.D. in psychology at The Ohio State University.
After graduating he worked as a counselor and sport psychologist at Denison University. Since 2001 he has run his company, Integrated Leadership Systems, which does leadership training, executive coaching and consulting and employs four consultants, as well as an operations director. ILS is based in Columbus, Ohio and provides services for hundreds of companies all over North America. ILS has done consulting for many nationally recognized companies including Honda, Nationwide, Ohio State University, OhioHealth, Elmer’s Products, Kokosing Construction and Worthington Industries. He also holds leadership positions in Boy Scouts of America, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central Ohio and Toastmasters International. Dr. Anderson is the author of four books about leadership.
M.J. has worked in the communications field for more than 20 years. She has a master’s degree in organizational communication from The Ohio State University and a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Ohio University.
M.J. has been an executive coach to several business owners and upper level managers, as well as individuals who seek coaching to help them succeed professionally and personally. She has conducted leadership and team building training for leaders at corporations, law firms, CPA conferences, the Columbus Bar Association, eWomenNetwork, and non-profit organizations, among others. She is also a guest columnist on leadership topics for Columbus Business First. Through leadership and communication training and one-on-one executive coaching, M.J. helps clients become more self-aware so they can achieve their dreams.
Katie graduated from Denison University with a B. A. in Psychology in 2001. As a senior captain, she helped lead the Denison Women’s Swimming and Diving Team to their first National Title. In August of 2008, Katie received her Psy. D. in Clinical Psychology from the Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology at Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania.
During her doctoral training, she provided individual counseling to a number of clients suffering with a variety of mental health issues and completed a concentration in organizational psychology, which has helped to prepare her for working with businesses throughout her career. In addition, she expects to complete a master’s degree in Human Resources and Organizational Leadership from Widener University within the year. This degree has furthered her knowledge of the business arena and will help her to work more effectively in meeting the needs of corporate clients.
Dan is a dual degree graduate of The Ohio State University with degrees in Psychology and Criminology. His passion for psychology led him to be a research assistant at The Ohio State University Medical Center for a longitudinal study researching early onset bi-polar disorder; as well as become an advocate for Suicide Prevention Services, which he still volunteers and trains at today.
Dan is also a supporter of the growth and livability of the downtown Columbus community. As the Vice President of the Downtown Residents’ Association, he continues to grow the visibility of the organization and promote the benefits of living in the core of Columbus. Dan also co-hosts a live talk show and won an award for his writing on lifestyle design.
Char is the Operations Director for ILS. She worked in retail and office management for 20 years in western Canada and Montana before moving to Columbus in 1997. She graduated from DeVry University with a B.A. in Business/Information Systems in 2003.
Char worked in IS support, network administration and systems analysis for 7 years before joining ILS in August of 2005. She has worked in sales, retail and office management and computer software training for several companies over the years. She is working with her husband, Steve, as Operations Director, website and newsletter designer and administrator as well as in marketing and public relations. It is a thrill to be working with her husband and his wonderful clients.
