Welcome to Leading Across Difference, where we believe growth isn’t just a goal—it’s a process rooted in intention, nurtured with care, and harvested with purpose. Led by Dr. Shari Miles-Cohen, our practice blends psychological insight, strategic innovation, and lessons from the land to help people and organizations thrive.

Whether you're tending to a vision in its earliest stages or replanting in new soil after a season of change, Leading Across Difference provides the tools, support, and strategies to help you grow.

Cultivating Growth with Purpose and Intention

EVENTS

Virtual Zoom Event

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET

August 20, 2026

Cultivating Resilient Systems: Leadership, Land, and Community

What can agriculture teach us about building stronger organizations and communities?

Join Dr. Glenda Humiston, Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of California, for an engaging conversation on leadership, stewardship, and the power of Cooperative Extension to translate research into meaningful community impact.

Services To Strengthen Your Organization


Executive Coaching and Leader Development
Maximize your effectiveness and impact as a leader

Decision-Making Modeling
Support your team in making and implementing the best decisions 

Strategic Planning
Forge a sustainable path to achieve your ambitious goals

Ecosystem Mapping & Engagement
Seize natural opportunities for collaboration outside of your organization

Strategic Grant Writing & Review
Infuse proposals with data-driven impact measures to secure more funding, faster

Culture, Team Building & Professional Development
Create a culture of shared values and outcomes, and lead your team to greater heights

Program Innovation / Management
Bring your latest initiatives to fruition