Steve Whitby

Founding Partner

Talent

When the pressure is on and the answers aren’t clear, Steve helps leaders make better decisions. When the ground has shifted and the group is ready to question outdated assumptions, reframe responsibility and lead without relying on false certainty or inherited playbooks Steve breaks out the whiteboard and gets to work.

Drawing on decades of experience with communities facing crisis, change and transition, his programs slow the room down, surface the human dynamics shaping choices and help people act with clarity and responsibility. Steven helps leaders in shape their choices and make decisions aligned with values rather than fear, habit or institutional pressure.

His work is ultimately about helping communities move forward—building trust, alignment and momentum when it matters most.

Topics

  • Leadership in Uncertain & High-Stakes Environments

  • Decision-Making in Complex & High-Pressure Environments

  • Culture Change Beyond Policy & Compliance

  • Risk, Responsibility & Harm Reduction

  • Leveraging AI & Technology in Student Communities

Titles

  • Breaking Gravity: Leading When the Old Rules Don’t Work

  • Leading When the Answers Aren’t Clear

  • Complex Problems, Simple Decisions: Rethinking Risk & Responsibility

  • Why Smart People Still Make Risky Decisions

  • Shaving the Yak: Focusing on What Actually Moves Change

  • Are We Working Hard on the Wrong Things?

  • AI, Technology & Leadership in Student Communities

  • AI on Campus: What Leaders Need to Know Now

The First Step