Courtney Lynch and Angie Morgan are the co-founders of Lead Star
and co-authors of the best-selling business book Leading from the
Front. Both women advise executives on strategy, organizational
development, and talent management initiatives. Courtney and Angie
are also Directors of the Center for Creative Leadership's Partner
Network, a premier organization for thought leading consultants,
executive coaches and trainers.
Courtney holds a BA from North Carolina State University and a JD
from William & Mary Law School. She served as an officer in the
United States Marine Corps. She resides in Richmond, VA, with her
husband and three children.
Angie holds a BA and MBA from the University of Michigan. She
served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. She resides
in Traverse City, MI, with her husband and two children.
From facilitating executive team sessions, to delivering dynamic
keynotes and conducting engaging workshops for Lead Star s diverse
portfolio of clients, it s no wonder Courtney s passion for
leadership is contagious.As the founding partner of Lead Star,
Courtney works closely with all levels of leaders from CEOs to
frontline team members. She designs and delivers development
programs that drive immediate results.
Courtney is also the best-selling author ofLeading from the
Frontand has written numerous articles on behavior-based leadership
and organizational excellence. She s been a dynamic guest on CNBC,
FOX News, and CNN. Courtney s efforts with Lead Star have been
noted in publications ranging fromFast CompanyandInc.toThe New York
Times.
In addition to her work with consulting clients, Courtney serves as
the Director of the Center for Creative Leadership s Partner
Network, convening and connecting leading consultancies with the
Center s innovative thought leadership, research and development
solutions.
Prior to starting Lead Star, Courtney s professional experiences
included service as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps, an
attorney at one of the nation s largest law firms and a sales
manager for Rational Software. She holds a law degree from William
& Mary, an undergraduate degree from North Carolina State
University and completed intensive studies at Cambridge University.
Courtney lives with her husband and three children in Glen Allen,
Virginia. Sean Lynch is a senior consultant at Lead Star and
specializes in designing and delivering leadership programming. He
holds a BA from Yale University and served as a fighter pilot in
the United States Air Force. Sean resides in Bradenton, FL, with
his wife and two children.
"SPARK is a myth-destroying book that will make you rethink both
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IS HUMAN "If you truly want to become a Spark in your organization
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K" Krzyzewski - Head Coach, Duke University Men's Basketball "It's
remarkable how these three can-do individuals have pooled their
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--Alison Levine, international leadership expert and bestselling
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Brigadier General, US Army (ret) and Director of the Ann and John
Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University "The skills I
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critical concepts, and presents them in an organized, effective way
that makes it easy to bring them to life in today's challenging
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Courtney, and Sean in the past, it is no surprised that they have
captured the essence of effective leadership in SPARK."
--Dave Gagnon, CEO, Cafe Rio Mexican Grill "In these times of
change, leadership in organizations, large and small, seek
direction and insight into how to best embrace organizational
transformation and growth. With uncommon clarity, Spark lays out a
formula for the kind of leadership that can positively transform
and empower any organization - founded on ethical values of
character and credibility; and by making the point that leadership
is not about authority or title, but about influencing outcomes and
inspiring others." --Michael Steinberg, MD, Executive Vice
President, UCLA Health "This powerful book highlights a critical
and frequently overlooked truth: Everyone has the potential to be a
leader, and organizations reach their full potential only when they
develop all of their women and men with that goal in mind. The
authors offer plentiful, practical advice, and leaders at every
level will learn from their wisdom." --Vice Admiral John R. Ryan,
USN (Ret.)
President and CEO, Center for Creative Leadership "Need help
developing your vision for what you want next, and what comes after
that? SPARK is your mind-opening guide to figuring out what you've
truly always wanted to do and making it happen, and, even better,
then teaching others how to do the same, no matter where you are on
the org chart!" --Marshall Goldsmith, bestselling author of
TRIGGERS. "Authors Morgan, Lynch and Lynch offer a compelling
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drawn from their early years in the military and then a decade
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more satisfied human beings when we truly understand how to spark
others --and ourselves."
--Claire Shipman, bestselling author of THE CONFIDENCE CODE and
WOMENOMICS "In Spark Angie Morgan, Courtney Lynch, and Sean Lynch
hit all the right notes at exactly the right time. Their central
themes of character, credibility, accountability, intent, service,
confidence and consistency are exactly what every leader needs to
be reading and practicing now. The truth is that credibility is the
foundation of leadership, and without it people just won't
willingly follow someone who aspires to lead. Spark guides you
through the essential steps that will enable you to earn and
sustain that credibility. The authors' extensive leadership
experiences under very challenging conditions infuse Spark with a
strong sense of reality. This is a very honest and candid book--one
you can believe in, because when you apply the lessons in it, you
know that it can be done with authenticity and a sense of service
to others. All leaders will benefit from reading and applying
Spark. I highly recommend it."
--Jim Kouzes, co-author of the bestselling THE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE
and the Dean's Executive Fellow of Leadership, Leavey School of
Business, Santa Clara University
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