What people are saying.
“I have dealt with many strategic consultants over my career and I cannot think of any that are more effective and professional.”
“I know that my work with Margaret has made me a better executive and has made the Local Government leadership team a far more cohesive and high-producing team than we would have been without her coaching and guidance. I know we wouldn’t have been as successful in integrating our two legacy organizations without her.”
“I believe Margaret’s real-world experience as a business executive, her strategic thinking, and ability to “really” listen are what set her apart from other consultants we have worked with the the past.”
“She has the strength, experience and finesse to navigate senior, enterprise level situations with big personalities in the board room, always with an eye toward the larger goal and purpose. She’s incredibly talented as a presenter and as an outside set of eyes that can help craft a strategy and unknot a prickly situation.”
“The (company) emerged from bankruptcy as a much stronger entity with a bright future thanks in large part to Margaret's thoughtful insights, which fostered the collaboration and trust that was necessary for us to succeed.”
— Keith Kelson, Sr. Director of Alvarez & Marsal, Healthcare Industry Group
— former CFO of Insight Health Services
“It’s not easy to get a group of accomplished leaders to open up with each other or a consultant, but Margaret’s experience, engaging style and reliance on data facilitate just that.”
“Being able to provide examples, experiences and connection because she has been there, well, that takes coaching to an entirely different place. There is instant credibilty. That is very rareified air in the organizatinal development/effectiveness world.”
“Our entire leadership team has been reinvigorated and realigned towards our goals.”
“I have had the pleasure of working with Margaret over the last year and must say she “simply is the best.”
“I have dealt with many strategic consultants over my career and I cannot think of any that are more effective and professional. Margaret will tell you what you need to hear and sometimes what you do not want to hear — but need to — in a way that is both respectful and on point. The tools she employs are time tested and relevant. If you are not using Margaret — your competitors will. Don’t get left behind.”
— Gary Blackford, President and CEO of Universal Hospital Services
“Our company needed to discover our fundamental values. Margaret Radke of Think&learn helps us uncover those values. She then guided the development of our strategic plan based upon our values. Our entire leadership team has been reinvigorated and realigned towards our goals.”
— Rob Thomas, M.D., President & CEO of Emergency Physicians, PA
“For the last 18 months, Margaret has provided the executive team development coaching as well as coaching for each of the individuals on the local government leadership team. Margaret worked with us on team integration, setting a strategic course for the future and developing a culture of performance that was the best of both the legacy organizations. She assisted us through the challenging first year of the merger when individuals and teams can lose focus on goal achievement.
I know that my work with Margaret has made me a better executive and has made the Local Government leadership team a far more cohesive and high-producing team than we would have been without her coaching and guidance. I know we wouldn’t have been as successful in integrating our two legacy organizations without her.”
— Cindy Pitcher Watson, Healthcare Executive
“I have engaged Margaret to work with three different organizations, with both teams and individual leaders, including me. In every case, Margaret has helped us to improve teamwork, effectiveness and results, It’s not easy to get a group of accomplished leaders to open up with each other or a consultant, but Margaret’s experience, engaging style and reliance on data facilitate just that. I love working Margaret and recommend her work without hesitation.”
— Kip Hallman, Healthcare Executive
“Margaret has been a valued advisor, coach, and consultant to me personally, and to our Executive Team, over the past eight years. We initially engaged her to facilitate some Management Team meetings but quickly learned she could play a valuable role in helping us with important leadership challenges. Margaret has worked with us on talent assessment to ensure we are selecting and developing the right senior leaders. She has led team building sessions that have broken down silos. Her approach to 360 surveys and leadership coaching has given our executives vital insights into their management style. I believe Margaret’s real-world experience as a business executive, her strategic thinking, and ability to “really” listen are what set her apart from other consultants we have worked with the the past. If you have leadership challenges, as we all do, I would highly recommend Margaret.
— Steve Curry, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Knutson Construction
“I have had the pleasure of working with Margaret over the last year and must say she “simply is the best.” Her deep experience in leadership development human resources is quite impressive. She has become like a family member at WS Packaging. We do not look at Margaret as a consultant but as a key member of our team.”
— Charlie Eitel, CEO of WS Packaging
“Finding someone to work with your executive team who has seen the various sides of an organization, from the commercial side, to the Ops side, and including the functional side, is very unusual. Being able to speak the language effectively, impactfullly and thoughtfully is one thing. She does that as a matter of course. Being able to provide examples, experiences and connection because she has been there, well, that takes the coaching to an entirely different place. There is instant credibility. That is very rarefied air in the organizational development/effectiveness world. On a more personal note, Margaret is great to work with, thoughtful about her approaches and interactions, and will find ways to help your organization meet its ultimate goal. Perhaps just as importantly she is willing to disagree with you, to have a healthy debate, and allow you to explore other options in a safe way. Maybe you change your mind, maybe not, but I always found a place where the decision was better made when I had Margaret in the room. “
— Robert Creviston, CHRO of Agiliti (formerly UHS)
“Margaret worked with our executive team and senior leadership by facilitating a 360 review process. I participated in the process and felt that it was extremely helpful and beneficial to my career. I was able to have a better understanding of how my peers, leaders, and team perceived me and areas that I should continue to build on and areas where I can refine to be a better leader. I would recommend Margaret as she was key in my growth as a leader and know that you can achieve the same personally or for your team!
— Jennifer Pemberton Gilchrist, Regional President of Landmark Health
“I had the pleasure of working with Margaret at Insight Health Services during 2008-2012. Margaret was engaged to provide the executive leadership team with group facilitation and one-on-one coaching to foster leadership skills, collaboration, and to provide key insights as the team worked through a very challenging restructuring. She was brought on during a very tumultuous period when the organization was dealing with acute existential threats, both external and internal. Margaret's extensive experience, coupled with her measured, calm demeanor, was absolutely critical to our success at streamlining operations while navigating through bankruptcy. Insight emerged from bankruptcy as a much stronger entity with a bright future, thanks in large part to Margaret's thoughtful insights, which fostered the collaboration and trust that was necessary for us to succeed.”
— Keith Kelson, Sr. Director of Alvarez & Marsal, Healthcare Industry Group
— former CFO of Insight Imaging
Margaret worked with my team and I to develop and implement a 360 peer review program in an effort to better develop out leaders. This was well received and produced strong outcomes. Additionally, Margaret worked with me personally as a leadership coach and helped me develop and implement a succession planning program catered to our environment and business needs. She has been an amazing partner and I look forward to working with Margaret on future projects.
— Matt Marinovic, VP of Manufacturing of Klein Tools