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IKINGAI™ Leadership Operating System — 1-Day Intro

In one day, your leadership team will build a shared framework that makes decisions faster, priorities clearer, and communication more consistent.

This isn’t a workshop; it’s a practical operating rhythm your team can actually run. You’ll leave with common language and a structure that helps leaders grab goals by the horns, speak with one voice, and model alignment — not because it’s staged, but because you built it together.

“Transformation is an A-to-B change journey — and when done without respect for human sustainability, you end up with burnout, not alignment.” — as published on Forbes.com.
$10,000 for the day (includes up to 5 leaders). Austin in-person; remote everywhere else. Max 8 leaders.

Does this sound familiar?

Ever watched a new executive “burn it all down”?

Fresh leaders want to prove themselves. They bring in their people and rip out existing systems. Sometimes that’s needed. Without guardrails, the rest of the org gets whiplash — and progress resets to zero.

Do your values live on the wall — or in the week?

Posters don’t help if managers can’t describe what “good” looks like. Rumors spread, trust erodes, and no one can point to how values change decisions in the room.

Metrics get reviewed… but then what?

You’ve sat in those meetings: dashboards on the screen, most of the room glazed over. If numbers don’t drive a decision, they’re just wallpaper.

Does pressure push leaders to compete instead of collaborate?

“As long as I outpace you” mindsets creep in. Turf protection replaces teamwork. Execution slows. The right structure restores focus and momentum.

What changes — and why it sticks

Common today
  • Values are slogans on walls, not visible in the work.
  • Metrics get reviewed, but most people don’t know what to do with them.
  • Accountability runs down reporting lines, not across functions.
  • Under pressure, clarity evaporates and firefighting takes over.
When the system is in place
  • Priorities and values show up on agendas — in the week, not just on the wall.
  • Decisions are visible with owners, dates, and next steps.
  • Accountability is built across functions, not just down.
  • Under pressure, the framework holds and execution continues.

The IKINGAI™ Principles

IKINGAI™ is clarity as kindness. Six anchors form a leadership operating system that helps executives lead predictably and communicate with precision. In this one-day intro, you’ll practice how to set each up inside your real work.

Single Source of Truth (SSOT)

Stop chasing 14 versions of “the plan.” Set up a single priority view that tells the same story across functions — with a quick status report on top initiatives everyone can trust.

Decision Chains

Critical calls shouldn’t bounce endlessly. Map how decisions move — from signal → discussion → owner → stamp — so everyone knows how big calls advance and where they land.

Leading Indicators

Dashboards lag. Identify early signals leaders can act on — then weave them into conversations without overwhelming the team.

Foresight

Growth doesn’t kill companies. Surprises do. Use a lightweight way to flag risks and dependencies before they bottleneck execution.

Operating Rhythm

Design a cadence you can sustain without heroics. Your charter defines who meets, what signals to watch, and how decisions move forward.

Alignment

When leaders model clarity and rhythm, the rest of the org follows. This intro gives you the framework and examples to start cascading alignment immediately.

Is this for us?

Best fit when your leadership team is ready to:

  • Model the rhythm for one quarter (90 days) before judging it.
  • Translate values into measurable practice.
  • Stabilize a heartbeat during growth, transitions, or complexity.

Not a fit if you’re expecting:

  • Quick fixes or slogans.
  • Turnkey implementation done by someone else.
  • High leadership churn with no intent to model the system.

Logistics & delivery

  • Format: One-day intro (~8 hours with breaks).
  • Delivery: In-person is preferred for best results. Austin teams can book on-site; remote delivery available everywhere else.
  • Travel outside Austin: Client covers travel, reasonable per diem, and travel time (prorated at the day rate).
  • Cadence after the intro: You choose it. The value is in consistent use, not mandated frequency.
  • Capacity: Includes up to 5 leaders; max 8 total.

Investment

Intro Experience

$10,000 for the day

Includes up to 5 leaders. One-day intro, playbook handoff, and sample practice templates to continue on your own.

Additional leaders: +$2,000 each (max 8 total).

Adoption Support

$15,000

Everything in the Intro Experience plus 4 weeks of adoption support: 1-hour weekly office hours and async Q&A while your team applies the tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why don’t you call it a workshop?

Because this is a leadership operating system intro. You leave with structural clarity, a shared rhythm, and trainer-ready tools — built to run inside real work.

How often do we meet after the intro?

You set the cadence. The framework is designed to hold without dependence.

Choose the $15k Adoption Support tier to add four weeks of office hours (1 hour/week) and async Q&A.

Travel & remote options

In-person is preferred. Austin teams can book on-site. Outside Austin, clients cover travel, reasonable per diem, and travel time. Remote delivery is available with the same materials.

Can more than five leaders attend?

Yes. The intro covers up to five leaders. Groups of 6–8 are welcome at +$2,000 per additional leader. Over 8 isn’t a fit for this format.

What exactly do we leave with?

A practical framework and example artifacts mapped to the IKINGAI™ anchors. It’s educational — not turnkey implementation.

Where can I see results and read more?

See Case Studies & Testimonials. For a quick take on sustainable transformation, read my piece on Forbes.com.