About Us

INTRODUCTION

Focusing on Growth, Leading with Purpose

We empower individuals and organizations to reach their potential through ethical leadership, collaboration, and innovation.

Our mission is to help leaders focus, foster growth, and lead with clarity and confidence for lasting success

Our Story

Growth Focused Leadership was founded to help individuals and organizations achieve their full potential through effective leadership. By focusing on ethical decision-making, collaboration, and innovation, we empower leaders to make meaningful, lasting impacts.

Our Mission

To help leaders harness their focus and clarity to inspire growth, foster innovation, and lead with confidence.

Core Values

The Principles That Guide Our Leadership

We lead with integrity, strive for continuous growth, and empower teams through collaboration to achieve lasting success.

Integrity

Leading with authenticity and trust.

Growth

Continuously striving for excellence.

Collaboration

Empowering teams to succeed together.

About Steve Gfell

Founder and Principal Leadership Coach

With over two decades of leadership experience, Steve Gfell specializes in creating high-impact programs that enhance team dynamics and drive organizational success. Known for a results-oriented and collaborative approach, Steve Gfell works with leaders to clarify their vision, focus their strategies, and achieve their goals.

Find Your Focus

Explore Leadership Programs

Ready to enhance your leadership journey? Explore our programs, refine your focus, and connect with us to start making an impact today.

TESTIMONIAL

What Our Happy Clients Says About Our Company

Hear from our satisfied clients about how our leadership programs have transformed their teams and driven success.

Steve’s strength as facilitator is his ability to ask the right questions and listen with intentionality to help assess the areas of strength and weakness in his client’s leadership style. Working with Steve has helped me raise the bar by creating a climate in the workplace that facilitates excellence and job satisfaction.

Fr. Michael DandurandVicar of Clergy, Diocese of Toledo

Steve was fabulous to work with…he made it attainable for our staff with a wide variety of backgrounds…his approachable style allowed anyone who was experiencing trepidation to move through the experience with ease.

Ann Ebbert CEO, Cherry Street Mission Ministries