By: Maria Williams
Lunt Consulting LLC introduces “Filling the Practicality Void: Leadership Training You Can Apply Tomorrow,” a training program that redefines leadership development. It teaches the distinct constructs of Leadership, Followership, Management, and Supervision, recognizing that each is unique and must be individually mastered.
The firm has over 13 years of experience serving various fields, including higher education, local governments, the private sector, public service and safety, and research compliance and administration. It excels in providing consulting, coaching, and training solutions tailored to meet clients’ specific needs. Lunt Consulting has become a reliable partner in enhancing operational efficiency with these specializations.
Mica Lunt, an exceptional leader and an efficient coach, leads the firm, leveraging his extensive experience in the public and private sectors. He’s known for building highly cohesive and balanced teams and creating environments with high psychological safety. The trusted advisor utilizes his ability to identify strategic needs and implement effective solutions to ensure Lunt Consulting contributes to helping its clients achieve their objectives.
Lunt’s expertise in leadership training is backed by hundreds, if not thousands, of hours of leadership training throughout his career. His academic credentials are equally impressive. He possesses an Executive MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology, a Master’s in Clinical Psychology with a minor in Management from Eastern Michigan University, and a Bachelor’s in Psychology and Physics from the University of Arkansas. In addition, Lunt has earned numerous certifications and completed relevant training programs.
Following this series of training, Lunt observed a gap between what was taught and its practical application within the organization. Companies often send their leaders to training programs with high expectations, only to find that the knowledge gained can’t be easily integrated with their existing organizational culture and policies. To address this disconnect, the founder developed a leadership training program incorporating thorough assessments of the client’s workforce and organizational culture.
“Changing culture is like steering a giant ship in the ocean,” says Lunt. “The captain can turn the rudder all the way in one direction, but the ship will only change course gradually. The change might be almost unnoticeable at first, but you can completely alter the ship’s trajectory with consistent effort over time. This is important for long-term change.”
Given these insights, Filling the Practicality Void starts with supervision. It then evolves into management, followed by the art and science of leadership and followership. Supervision focuses on adhering to policies, procedures, and job standards, ensuring accountability. The program, therefore, helps with helping supervisors turn into effective leaders who address issues promptly, recognize and reward high-performing employees, and provide early feedback and guidance to maintain high standards.
Meanwhile, management, the second component of the training, involves coordinating resources to optimize workflow efficiency and effectiveness. This aspect helps managers encourage teamwork and consistency, guiding personnel deployment and service delivery across units.
It’s worth noting that Lunt Consulting perceives leadership as both an art and a science. Therefore, the training teaches leaders about influencing members to fully engage in achieving the organization’s mission. It highlights that true leadership entails encouraging followers to be willing to unleash their full potential to attain extraordinary results.
This unique approach to leadership is heavily influenced by Lunt’s experience as a former chief of police. He gained a better understanding of the various constituencies a leader must serve in this role. Lunt embraced servant leadership theories as he realized that the crucial constituency comprises the people entrusted to the leader. “Successful leadership means developing, evaluating, and supporting these individuals. As leaders, we have the responsibility to create an environment where they can thrive and fully commit to their roles,” the founder remarks.
Participants of Lunt Consulting’s training program commend its impact on their respective organizations. A city director says, “Getting to know what makes my colleagues and I tick and learning real-world skills to help us all become better communicators, as we are all wired differently, and we must all be mindful of that.”
Another participant shares, “Mica did an excellent job facilitating thought-provoking discussions that built stronger bonds and relationships between the senior leader group. He utilized personal experiences and impactful videos to promote key conversations. Through this course, I witnessed a change in many of our senior leaders and their relationships with each other.”
Filling the Practicality Void: Leadership Training You Can Apply Tomorrow stands out for its practical, data-driven approach, as well as its foundation of academic research and real-world experience. With these, Lunt Consulting’s program serves as a significant means for equipping leaders with the tools they need to succeed and make a lasting impact.
Published by: Nelly Chavez
