Leilani Brown, LLC is a boutique consulting firm uniquely positioned at the intersection of strategy, culture, and the future of work. With a commitment to excellence, the firm serves a diverse portfolio of clients, offering advisory services to executives, boards, and leaders across a wide array of industries. This includes corporate businesses, non-profit organizations, arts and cultural institutions, healthcare, and educational organizations such as colleges, universities, and independent schools.

Underpinning the success and unique positioning of the firm is the founder and CEO, Leilani Brown. A visionary leader, Leilani leverages her extensive expertise and experience in strategy, culture, workforce innovation and career development to guide clients through complex challenges and opportunities. Her journey to entrepreneurship is marked by leadership roles and significant achievements across a wide spectrum of industries. 


Strategy

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We work with our clients to guide them through strategic planning processes, sharing insights and gathering input from key stakeholders to provide a holistic understanding of the current state, challenges, and opportunities. This method fosters collaborative and informed decision-making for the future, aimed at creating the greatest impact and achieving the best outcomes. Additionally, we offer advice and consulting on marketing, communications, and crisis management to complement our strategic planning services.

CLIENT CHALLENGE: A global nonprofit focused on equality in the workplace sought a strategic, non-partisan review of their organization.

OUR SOLUTION: A broad cultural audit, including confidential interviews and focus groups, informed strategic and actionable recommendations to improve workplace dynamics, refine the organizational mission, and develop a strategic plan.  

Culture

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We also specialize in organizational culture, working closely with boards, leadership, and teams to deepen their understanding of how current behaviors, norms, and styles influence organizational performance. Through cultural audits and assessments, we serve as a reflective mirror for our clients, exploring potential changes for the better.

In addition, we partner with organizations committed to enhancing equity and inclusion, recognizing that this commitment is a crucial step toward fully optimizing their performance and achieving their goals. We support specific equity and inclusion strategy initiatives and offer customized learning workshops designed to facilitate productive discussions and foster a better workplace.

CLIENT CHALLENGE: A nationally-recognized fine arts museum sought to expand inclusion and belonging by increasing knowledge of the same for its board, staff, and volunteers.

OUR SOLUTION: Delivered a customized learning program, exploring the business case for diversity in the arts, understanding privilege, and contextualizing race and Black history in current events.

Future of Work

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Our firm proudly offers an enhanced suite of services designed to empower both individuals and organizations to excel within the fast-paced and dynamic modern workplace and learning community. Tailored to meet our clients at any point in their professional journey, we provide the essential tools and insights necessary for success and fulfillment in your career.

We delve into a wide array of critical topics, including but not limited to essential skills, workplace culture, relationship building, networking, navigating a multigenerational workplace, embracing and leveraging diversity, equity, and inclusion.  Learn More.

CLIENT CHALLENGE: A national retailer (3,000 stores) sought to develop and retain early career talent to support their growth.

OUR SOLUTION: Customize and deliver a professional development program focused on essential skills to improve employee engagement and retention of key talent, team collaboration and deliver an enhanced and differentiated service experience.


To respect our clients' privacy and confidentiality, we do not publicly disclose their names.

However, we are happy to provide references upon request.

Understand Culture. Inspire Talent. Elevate Performance.

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