Stephen L. Kent

President, The Results Group, Ltd.

Oro Valley, Arizona
Founded: 1987 – Present

Author • Business Consultant • Leadership Instructor

What I Have Learned To Do Well

  • Leadership Architecture – I design clear, repeatable systems that help adults lead with steadiness and purpose.
  • Coaching for Grownups – I guide people through clarity, responsibility, and the long‑view practice of adulthood.
  • Teaching & Facilitation – I create grounded, practical learning experiences that real people can use in real life.
  • Writing & Thought Leadership – I distill complex ideas into clean, practical tools, books, and field guides.
  • Organizational Clarity – I help teams adopt responsible, adult ways of working that strengthen culture and trust.
  • Humanist Community Leadership – I steward spaces for ethical reflection, meaning, and dignity—without dogma.
  • Systems Thinking – I see patterns, design pathways, and help people build futures they can rely on.

Professional Summary

  • 30+ years as a trusted consultant and leadership instructor across industries nationwide.
  • Conducted leadership academies for over 20,000 professionals from federal, state, county, municipal, tribal, university, and port governments.
  • Advisor to boards, CEOs, senior managers, public safety leaders, hospital administrators, and elected officials.
  • Expertise in strategic planning, leadership development, conflict management, recruiting, and community relations.
  • Published author of Covered With Montana, Requiem For Ancient Footsteps, The Guidant Path Trilogy: The Guidant Path (For Young People), The Guidant Path (For Adults), The Guidant Path (The Legacy), A Year of Life Wisdom, and Strategic Planning & Organizational Culture for Public Safety Agencies. All are available at my Bookstore and on Amazon.com.

Selected Achievements

  • Advanced Navigation & Positioning Corp. (COO, 1995–1996)
    • While a member of the team, we:
      • Secured $6.45M DARPA appropriation for R&D.
      • Achieved FAA certification of precision landing technology.
      • Built distributor network and diversified revenue streams.
  • Legacy Emanuel Medical Center (VP Planning & Marketing, 1984–1987)
    • Founded the Planning & Marketing division.
    • While a member of the team, we:
      • Increased market share 2.5% per quarter; restored profitability.
      • Achieved designation as a statewide trauma center.
      • Initiated $30M in construction and physician practice development office.
  • Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center (Director, 1980–1984)
    • While a member of the team, we:
      • Participated in a $14M facility replacement project.
      • Founded Medical Center Foundation, raising in excess of $1M in gifts.
      • Implemented the first customer relations training program in the system.
  • Military Service (U.S. Army)
    • Vietnam Veteran (Medical Corpsman); afterward – U.S. Army Drill Sergeant; later received a direct commission as First Lieutenant;
    • Promoted to Captain.
    • Commanded three training units;
    • Operations & Training Officer for a Battalion training U.S. Army Drill Sergeants.

Education & Honors

  • B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies (Sociology/Psychology), Western Oregon University
  • Doctor of Divinity (Hon.)

Community & Leadership Roles

  • Board of Directors: Gorge Trust, InAct Inc., Hood River, Oregon
  • Board of Directors: Multnomah Cable Access Corporation, Gresham, Oregon
  • Charter Review Committee, City of Troutdale, Oregon
  • Chairman, Polk County Education Service District Board, Dallas, Oregon
  • Frequent speaker at civic and professional organizations nationwide

Personal

  • Married
  • Hobbies include flyfishing, writing, and painting.
  • Author of both fiction and leadership resources.

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