Testimonials

See what public service leaders are saying about Model Leader.

Having seen Ariel facilitate diverse groups of people using a variety of modalities, I can attest to her remarkable ability. Ariel is masterful at weaving ideas and elevating voices harmoniously together. Her approach to facilitation is elegant and simple, making it all the more powerful as she moves people toward greater understanding and collective action.

Heather Soubra

Director at the George Washington Leadership Institute

Andrew and I worked together for years in support of the Partnership for Public Service's mission to build a better government. We stood up the Partnership's Public Service Leadership Institute together. Through it all, what I saw in Andrew was someone fiercely committed to mission, capable of bringing a vision into reality, and someone who lived consistently by a set of core values. He is someone who genuinely strives to walk the talk of leadership.

Doug Conant

CEO, Conant Leadership; Former CEO, Campbells Soup; Bestselling Author

Andrew captures the spirit and intent of Public Service in both his words and actions. As a matter of fact, Andrew epitomizes the phrase "Passionate Servant." I endorse his expertise and approach. I have seen the positive difference it makes in the leadership of countless individuals and organizations.

Les Lyles

Former Chairman of the Board, USAA; Retired General and former Vice Chief of Staff, United States Air Force

Andrew is a compelling thinker and a masterful facilitator. I have seen him facilitate conversations among world-class leaders and renowned experts. He does so with openness to the wisdom in the room, thoughtfully weaving in his own insights, all while moving toward action. Andrew multiplies the impact leaders can have through his thought leadership and facilitation.

Liz Wiseman

CEO, Wiseman Group; New York Times Bestselling Author

Having worked with Andrew for years, I can attest to both his character and competence. He is a remarkable person and leader, and he has profound understanding and insight into leadership development. Andrew extends trust and is worthy of trust as he does the noble work of developing public service leaders.

Stephen M. R. Covey

The New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust and Trust & Inspire

Andrew has a unique perspective combining leadership development and public service, having developed thousands of public service leaders as a facilitator, coach and thought leader. As I worked with him, I saw someone who cares deeply about his craft and ably applies it in service to society.

Amy Edmondson

Harvard Business School Professor, Bestselling Author

Andrew is a real expert in leadership, one of the most knowledgeable people I know on the subject. As a member of the Government Leadership Advisory Council I’ve had the opportunity to partner with him in designing the Public Service Leadership Model which is now making a difference across the federal government. I endorse Andrew’s expertise and recommend him as a compelling speaker on the world’s most valuable and scarcest resource: leadership.

Bob McDonald

Former CEO of Procter and Gamble, former Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Andrew is a great coach! I had the pleasure of having him as my executive coach while holding a senior position in the US government, and our organization was undergoing a rapid expansion (more than doubling in size) and a challenging restructuring process. Andrew effectively helped me and our team go through that process successfully. With his help, we were able to lead the change with a clearer vision, poise, perseverance, and grace than we otherwise would have. In addition to having the conventional tools of coaching at hand, Andrew stands out as a coach because of his exceptional warm-heartedness, authenticity, and insight. Recommend him highly!

Donna Chung

Director for Labor Affairs, United States Trade Representative

Andrew has helped me focus on the unique value that I bring to my organization, and how to implement realistic and workable strategies that maximize that. We have worked to understand how my own values influence my approach to an issue or challenge, and then how I can more effectively package all of this to work better with my senior leadership team – many of whom bring different values, perspectives, and experiences to the table.

Andrew has also been instrumental in getting me to think broadly about how all of these things impact the culture of my organization. Through coaching with Andrew, I’m better equipped to pursue my desire to build an inclusive, innovative, and energized workforce and to make these non-negotiable pursuits for the rest of my team.

Jennifer Porter

Senior Executive at USDA

Andrew facilitated my team through two moments of growth and transition. He skillfully guided us through assessments and conversation that helped us understand ourselves and each other in more nuanced ways. Now, many years later, that understanding is still paying off in enduring, strong working relationships.

Emma Parkerson

Former Director, Strategic Projects, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Previous work with the Partnership for Public Service

From 2010-2023 Andrew worked at the Partnership for Public Service, where he supported dozens of federal agencies and thousands of federal leaders. During his tenure he designed and delivered multiple executive retreats for cabinet-level secretaries and their teams as well as other notable government executives.

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