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Consulting and Leadership

I am able to offer a wide variety of services for consulting and leadership development for individuals, groups and organizations, including such topics as:

  • leader development (professionally and personally)

  • organizational conflict & health

  • organizational leadership

  • calling, chemistry, character, competence, commitment, coachability, care

  • group dynamics

  • four frames of leadership (structural, political, symbolic, relational) 

  • organizational change & revitalization

  • motivation

  • productive systems & meetings

  • healthy communication

  • build trust

  • effective management/mentoring

  • better decision-making

  • Mission, vision, values

Foot Tracks on Sand

What to expect

THE FOCUS: When we meet for consultation we will focus on you and your context.  I don't bully or use magic, we mostly talk and assess your leadership and organizational health (mentally, emotionally, relationally, and systemically). We'll also look at your vision/goals, and that of your organization. 

 

THE WORK: I will ask you questions and use resources to help you create a trusting place for you to grow and do the work YOU want to do to have a successful situation.  I believe the best consultation is an ongoing, supportive relationship set aside for YOU, a professional relationship where wonderful things can happen. I hope you find that too! 

Vanessa Lane

Leader, Hearts For Pastors

"John took the time to get to know my team and understand the issues and opportunities we were facing. His expertise challenged us to develop a holistic solution that balanced data and relationships. John helped bring clarity that helped us execute on our goals. His responses were timely and thorough, and I look forward to collaborating again in the future."

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Rev. Dr. Robert Kasper

Assistant to the President – Congregation Ministries / Ministry Support

Michigan District, LCMS

"I thank God for the leadership that John has provided. He is a trusted resource and advocate for ministerial health. John has continued to offer excellent consultation as we seek to serve and support our professional church workers. With great compassion and great capacity for continual growth in effectiveness, John is a valued partner in ministry."

Questions?
Schedule a chat or consultation today.

john@johnrathjecounseling.com

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aim for restoration" - Paul of Tarsus

CONTACT

john@johnrathjecounseling.com

2350 Washtenaw Ave. St. 6B

Ann Arbor MI 48105

LICENSE and CERTIFICATION

Nationally Certified Counselor #264962;

Licensed Professional Counselor MI #6401002902 MO #2011015334;

MI Continuing Teacher Certificate

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I acknowledge my current practice is located in the Huron River watershed, which was formed and has grown through connections with the land stewarded by Niswi Ishkodewan Anishinaabeg: The Three Fires People who are the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Boodewadomi along with their neighbors the Seneca, Delaware, Shawnee, and Wyandot nations. Today we benefit from access to land and resources originally acquired through ​the Treaty at the Foot of the Rapids.

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