Tools+Paradigms Blog

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​As the executive director, leader, or board chair of a mission-driven organization, ask yourself: ​

How do I best cultivate a ​culture of mutual endeavor within my organization?

• Mission clarity along with a holistic focus on mission can help with fundraising, staff retention, and organizational effectiveness.

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Do I want to learn how to better drive people and my organization?

• Motivate others to do what needs to be done because they want to do it.

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What is possible when my organization better understands our mission as our product, our clients as our consumers, and society as our customer?

• A new conceptual paradigm allows you to better communicate the full value of your organization to your clients, staff, volunteers, and funders. ​​

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How can a growth mindset foster a positive paradigm shift?

• Access to a full kit of human tools+paradigms will free your organization to adapt and grow and to seize opportunities while facing down challenges.

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I am inspired by the conviction that the best mission-driven organizations understand that focusing time and effort on how and why they do things can only improve what they do.
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Jim Salvucci, Ph.D.

What I Offer You and Your Organization

On matters of management, leadership, and communication

Services Available

• One-to-One Mentoring
• Extended Packages
• Group Programs

​Via video conference wherever you are located, or in-person, if you prefer, in the Mid-Hudson Valley, (adhering to CDC pandemic protocols)

TestImonials

Jim taught me how to maintain integrity and principle, even (and especially) in the face of ethical challenges. As a mentor and colleague, he gave me the confidence to know when to compromise and when to hold fast to conscience.

Dr. Peter Steinfeld
​  Associate Dean of Faculty (retired)
   Buena Vista University

Jim's ability to quickly ascertain each group's mindset within an organization is uncanny. He naturally strategizes the collaboration work needed per group to bridge perspectives and ultimately create common goal alignment. His determination in shepherding the ebb and flow of this work is steadfast.

Jennifer Felton
   Executive Marketing Strategist

Jim supported me in my new position and provided insight in my new leadership role. Jim and I spoke a lot about current issues in higher education, leadership philosophies, and all things in between. Those conversations were instrumental in carving out my own role as a growing leader.

James Becknell
​  Dean of Students
​   Union College (KY)

Jim showed me just how important it was to establish an atmosphere of trust and cooperation in the workplace. 

Dr. Shawn Stone
​  Professor of Physics and Computer Science
​   Buena Vista University

Jim was a fabulous mentor to me following my promotion to a position I wasn’t quite sure I was ready for. He modeled professionalism leavened with grace while providing encouragement and constructive criticism when needed. I learned a tremendous amount under his tutelage.

Dr. Shayne Confer
​  Founding Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences
​   Union College (KY)

Jim's non-conventional thinking showed that he truly cared about imaginative, innovative ways to solve problems and create opportunities. I always felt that Jim wanted to create a culture of 'yes.'

Dr. Wind Goodfriend
​  Professor of Experimental Psychology
​   Buena Vista University

As a mentor, Jim was always present for me regardless of how small the issue might have been. Jim offered me a safe space in those early years of my leadership journey. Jim trusted me.  He never micromanaged, only offered support. I always felt Jim Salvucci had my back.

Ryan Clark
  Program Coordinator
​   Theatre and Media Performance, Stevenson University

Jim knows that cultivating a culture of trust, openness, and intentional dialogue are the keys to success in any workplace. He knows that unhappy, suppressed employees impede success.

Jessica Mendel
​  MSW, LCSW

Working alongside Jim always proved to be productive. I knew that his advice would be direct and grounded upon his vast experience and wisdom. Jim’s support and guidance allowed me to grow in my own communication skills, and further prepared me when presenting information to the leadership team.

Randle Teague
​   Assistant Vice President for Business & Financial Services
  Union College (KY)

Jim finds creative solutions by thinking outside of the box but he also keeps an eye on what is practical, reasonable, and within the bounds of an institutional mission. I have benefited a great deal from Jim’s guidance and advice over the years and his leadership inspired me and my colleagues to take chances to better ourselves and our institution.

Dr. Ryan Schurtz
  Professor of Psychology
  Stevenson University

Jim taught me to think of my career strategically and gave me the confidence to ask for the responsibilities and title that I wanted. He also brought a sense of cohesion to the leadership group. We began to think of ourselves as a unified team rather than a collection of isolated individuals.

Dr. Melinda Rice
   Dean of General Education and Program Development
​   Union College (KY)

​Jim Salvucci has a way of asking questions that allowed me to truly assess myself as a supervisor without ever feeling defensive. Working with Jim meant that I could meaningfully explore how I do my work, embrace new ways of thinking about myself, and be inspired to try new ways of being a manager. 

 Alissa Hull, Esq. 
   Attorney at Law

Jim had a natural way of refocusing meetings to ensure we made progress on solving the issue at hand. I viewed Jim as a problem solver by consensus. Jim was able to implement an impressive array of improvements to the academic enterprise by bringing folks into the conversation.

Dr. David Meredith
   Interim Vice President for Enrollment Management
   The University of Toledo

Jim is quick to understand complex organizational systems, which enables him to be creative and supportive in addressing problems. He is an insightful leader and a trusted confidante who cares deeply about the people with whom he works. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him.

Dr. Jill Rhea
  Vice President for Academic Affairs
  Graceland University

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