Final Boarding Call For In-Person Academies

Stephen L Kent consultant and leadership instructor
Stephen L Kent

Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Alumni,

Since 1998, I’ve had the privilege of pioneering leadership development for public safety professionals across the United States—from line employees to first-line supervisors, to Sergeants to executives. It’s been a remarkable journey, filled with trust, transformation, collaboration, and honor.

To those who know my “Flight To Hawai’i” analogy … Increasingly, the skies are filled with all types of leadership training flights. Many new offerings—some from former students—now provide “free” training subsidized by outside sources. While I value the feedback I’ve received from those who deeply appreciate the difference in quality, the reality is clear: I can’t compete with “free.”

Traveling nationwide has been meaningful, but with rising costs and oftentimes fewer than 12 people showing up for in-person enrollment, open enrollment classroom sessions are no longer sustainable.

The upcoming academy (August 25–29 in West Richland, WA) will be my final in-person, open-enrollment event. (There’s still time to register, but, this is the last one!)

Starting September 1, all future programs will be delivered exclusively online, including through my soon-to-be-launched Members Only Subscriptions at https://theresultsgroupltd.com/store/announcing-membership-subscriptions/

And I’m not going away. I’m still available for:

My commitment to transformational, results-driven leadership remains unchanged—only the delivery model has evolved.

Thank you for the decades of trust, support, and collaboration. It’s been one of my greatest honors to witness so many of you evolve from frontline professionals into the leaders of major organizations. You’ve determined your unique destinations, assembled your flight crews, inspired people to buy tickets for the flight, made certain you had sufficient fuel to get “there,” and, despite difficulties, you have stayed on course. It has been incredible to watch you thrive!

Best wishes from Tucson!

  • Steve

Oh, a word about the “Flight Manual”  … you can always buy my book at https://www.amazon.com/Strategic-Planning-Organizational-Culture-Agencies-ebook/dp/B09LCVJLGB

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Stephen L. Kent, founder and president of The Results Group, Ltd., brings more than 35 years of leadership training and facilitation experience to organizations nationwide. A master at turning vision into action, Steve helps individuals and teams design and implement programs that elevate personal performance, strengthen relationships, sharpen leadership skills, and drive organizational effectiveness. His expertise spans strategic planning, issues management, and community engagement — always with a focus on creating lasting impact. Honored with a Doctorate of Divinity, Steve’s work reflects not only professional mastery but also a deep commitment to wisdom, service, and legacy. Known for his straight talk and dynamic presence, he cuts through the noise to get to the heart of what truly matters. He is the author of Strategic Planning & Organizational Culture For Public Safety Agencies - a trusted resource for leaders in critical fields - the novel Covered With Montana, and its sequel, Requiem For Ancient Footsteps - available at the online bookstore, https://books.by/stephen-l-kent and on Amazon. Steve and his family reside in Oro Valley, Arizona, where his life and work continue to blend professional excellence with personal depth and community engagement.

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