Jo Bell
Facilitator, Coach & Strategic Implementation Consultant
Leadership and Team Professional Development

Areas of Expertise
Jo, along with about a dozen other Master Facilitators, has been mentored by Jim Kouzes, co-author of The Leadership Challenge™ since 1988. Jo facilitates leadership retreats based on this award-winning book for executives, line managers, trainers, individuals and teams. An earlier career in healthcare that spanned 17 years gave Jo a strong foundation as a leader and a manager in understanding people's behavior, their motivations and the impact on the core business. Jo's experience includes client work in Financial Services, Healthcare, Higher Education, Information Technology, Insurance Manufacturing, Not-for-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Publishing, Retail, Sales, Telecommunications and Veterinary Medicine. Jo geographically focuses her client work throughout the Midwest and Eastern regions.

When Jo is not with her clients, her passion is with the Siberian Huskies in her life. Jo is Co-Founder of Indy Homes for Huskies and Founder of Paws 4 Peace™. Both are not-for-profit organizations that rescue neglected and homeless Huskies throughout the state of Indiana.

A Personal Message from Jo
I envision myself as an architect in designing an environment that stewards learning and leadership - one that refreshes and challenges. I consider myself a "Scout 4 What If!" - a lifelong learner with a robust inquisitive nature. I believe the greatness for leadership lies within each individual - sometimes fossilized from insecurity, unawareness or the belief that it's reserved for only a few great men, a few great women or the higher levels within an organization. It is my personal commitment to encourage others to stretch - to learn - to breathe life into - to seize the opportunity to lead. It is my charter to help others embrace leadership as an identifiable set of skills and practices available to all of us.

Educational Background
Jo has a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory medicine, a master's in organizational development, and a doctorate in hematology.

Client Evaluation Comments
"I am inspired by the experience I had with you in The Leadership Challenge! We created a departmental vision and put The 5 Practices into action in a BIG way. We've created such a great place to work... when you walk on the floor you can feel the positive energy! In our most recent survey, our department ranked 2nd highest (from 14th the year before) and was designated as "world class" in many areas. To transcend an organization it doesn't take that much time when you're committed and on the right leadership path. Thanks for your passion and inspiration in getting me to take the leap!"

-Senior Vice President

Facilitator, Coach & Strategic Implementation Consultant
Leadership and Team Professional Development

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