Leading the Best. Managing Friction. Generating
Co-Intelligence.

These are three essential concerns of top executives today. In our notoriously competitive age rules by which leadership, business and people’s lives function are changing quickly and dynamically. 21st century business urges leaders to build a conducive and even enjoyable  (yes, enjoyable)  performance atmosphere – one that:

  • Enables positive, exciting work dynamics – even in the midst of professional “stress”.
  • Promotes intelligent, inclusive friction to constructively add to the wealth of  overall viewpoints and solutions.
  • Is aptly considering Generation Z’s mindset.
  • Skillfully balances (1) productive competitiveness with (2) intelligent cohesion within an organization.
  • Provides a cultural reality of cooperating among top executives that generates the most intelligent results – visible and tangible to all associates.
  • Turns an organization into an effective magnet for the most promising leadership talent.

Over many years prominent U.S. and European organizations have received essential stimulation for such a work atmosphere with the know-how of Lauda Leadership Dynamics (in short “LAUDA”).

We are a knowledge company dedicated to solving crucial, real-life leadership issues. We’re enthusiastic about bringing successful executives’ skills in Leading the Best up a notch (or three). The “Best” being the most promising pillars among rising leadership talent (top high-potentials) and among bearers of sheer, precious knowledge.

More rapidly and deeper than most others we come to understand the unique energetic chemistry among executives, and that of the one-of-a-kind, individual leader. Our core focus is on:  (1) implementing individualized pathways for genuine growth in 21st century leadership skills. And doing that in ways attuned to a person’s mental, emotional and relational dynamics.  (2) translating such simultaneous growth paths in a few individuals  into the most promising work dynamics in an entire leadership team.

Here LAUDA offers:

Tom has the unique ability to see far past the perceptions that people have of themselves – seeing people, their potential and their talents for what they truly are – and how best to harness them for both professional and personal benefit. A true coaching guru.Darrell Brown, President & EVP, Global Industrial, Ecolab Inc.

Tom has a remarkable ability to really see individuals in their uniqueness and then support them in advancing on their own trajectory of development. Tom also gives instrumental advice in fine-tuning one's approach to complex issues. While at the same time strengthening the effectiveness of the whole leadership team.Christian Ulbrich, CEO, Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL)

What really sets Tom Lauda apart is his ability to turn capable individual managers into a team that makes them even better – especially valuable in complex situations where he is able to help such groups outperform people’s expectations.Barbara Karuth-Zelle, CEO, Allianz Technology

Tom Lauda is a highly competent coach. We especially appreciated the combination of a capable intellect with having the heart in the right place, and being always hundred percent committed to his client.Werner Penk, President of Technology at Korn Ferry, member of Global Operating Committee, Senior Partner

Tom Lauda has a unique gift for energizing teams and individuals in organizations, enabling them to reach their next performance level. His approach is especially helpful in situations with many complex characters and conflicting personalities who urgently need to work together for an important objective.Rainer Salfeld, Director, McKinsey & Company

I have been enormously impressed by Dr. Lauda – not only by the quality of what he does but also by the quality of who he is.Sumantra Ghoshal (1948-2004), Professor of Strategic and International Management,
London Business School

I have worked with many executive coaches over the last 20 years. Many of these coaches have been good. Tom Lauda however, is simply great. In his unique and very pleasant way, Tom quickly gains a deep understanding of the individual. He will fully engage with the individual and their environment for mutually owned diagnosis, actual development and resolution of issues.Anton de Kock, VP HR EMEA, Ecolab

Tom has the unique ability to see far past the perceptions that people have of themselves – seeing people, their potential and their talents for what they truly are – and how best to harness them for both professional and personal benefit. A true coaching guru.Darrell Brown, President & EVP, Global Industrial, Ecolab Inc.

Tom has a remarkable ability to really see individuals in their uniqueness and then support them in advancing on their own trajectory of development. Tom also gives instrumental advice in fine-tuning one's approach to complex issues. While at the same time strengthening the effectiveness of the whole leadership team.Christian Ulbrich, CEO, Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL)

What really sets Tom Lauda apart is his ability to turn capable individual managers into a team that makes them even better – especially valuable in complex situations where he is able to help such groups outperform people’s expectations.Barbara Karuth-Zelle, CEO, Allianz Technology

Tom Lauda is a highly competent coach. We especially appreciated the combination of a capable intellect with having the heart in the right place, and being always hundred percent committed to his client.Werner Penk, President of Technology at Korn Ferry, member of Global Operating Committee, Senior Partner

Tom Lauda has a unique gift for energizing teams and individuals in organizations, enabling them to reach their next performance level. His approach is especially helpful in situations with many complex characters and conflicting personalities who urgently need to work together for an important objective.Rainer Salfeld, Director, McKinsey & Company

I have been enormously impressed by Dr. Lauda – not only by the quality of what he does but also by the quality of who he is.Sumantra Ghoshal (1948-2004), Professor of Strategic and International Management,
London Business School

I have worked with many executive coaches over the last 20 years. Many of these coaches have been good. Tom Lauda however, is simply great. In his unique and very pleasant way, Tom quickly gains a deep understanding of the individual. He will fully engage with the individual and their environment for mutually owned diagnosis, actual development and resolution of issues.Anton de Kock, VP HR EMEA, Ecolab

What We Bring to the Table

A profound expertise in:

  • Enhancing the behavioral and action dynamics of leaders for new responsibilities.
  • Advancing the interaction dynamics in executive circles.
  • Swiftly grasping the uniqueness of an executive’s individuality and his/her hidden talents as essential orientation for accelerating their development path.
  • Discovering and reaffirming high potentials for tomorrow’s top responsibilities.
  • Deep understanding of the multicultural reality of leadership in businesses that span the globe.