Under my leadership, we’re a consulting collaborative that reimagines what it means to lead wisely in a global age: Greg Zlevor of Westwood International

“At Westwood International, we develop leadership solutions for you to create your desired future. It’s not just about providing you with tips and tools; we get to the root cause for lasting change.”

Gregory D. Zlevor founded Westwood International in 1996 and currently serves as its president. With a career that spans several decades, Gregory has not only achieved personal success but has also made a profound impact on countless individuals, organizations, and communities. At the helm of Westwood International, Gregory has demonstrated the power of competent leadership. His innovative leadership training and customized development programs have been the driving force behind the remarkable transformations witnessed within companies and teams. These programs not only enhance performance but also foster trust, resilience, and networking, ultimately leading to improved decision-making, action, and team adaptability. What sets Westwood International apart is its holistic blend of training, coaching, and tailored experiences that ensure sustainable growth.

The success of Westwood International is reflected in its extensive list of clients, spanning over 30 years. Among them are global giants like Pfizer, Stryker, Cardinal Health, Kimberly-Clark, McKesson, Intel, MGM, United Airlines, ESPN, Honeywell, GE, the State of Hawaii, Volvo, and the Federal Government. This includes leaders from various government agencies, such as the Department of Defense, GSA, FDA, Social Security Administration, NIH, and NASA, as well as educational institutions like Portland State University, Boston College, Boston University, Harvard, Indiana University, and Texas A&M. Even prestigious startups and medical teams, such as a medical unit at Massachusetts General Hospital, have benefited from Gregory’s guidance.

Gregory has served as a coach, consultant, and facilitator for companies across Europe, Asia, North America, South America, and Australia. Additionally, Greg is a Tedx speaker, an 8x Amazon #1 bestselling author, and a philanthropist.

Gregory’s unique leadership approach has earned immense praise from participants across sectors. As David Orr, founder of FACES, shared regarding Greg’s work with HopeMakers, “Greg and HopeMakers have provided a transformative experience for FACES leadership. Greg generously reached out to our organization with support.”

Siard H., Director at Johnson & Johnson noted, “It has been five years since I participated in a talent development program led by Greg and his team of associates at Westwood, which had a huge impact on how I viewed my colleagues. I continue to apply the teachings.”

Melissa Gannon, VP at Pfizer said, “I highly recommend him to any organization or individual. You will not leave the program as the same person that joined.”

The Silicon Review contacted Mr. Zlevor, and here’s his response.

“Under my leadership, we are a consulting collaborative that reimagines what it means to lead wisely in a global age. We develop leaders who are wise inside and smart outside through human-centered programming that emphasizes emotional intelligence and fosters community, all while tackling real business challenges. Our signature, global-scale action learning programs and change management initiatives have energized the vision of global brands like Volvo, Pfizer, Intel, United Airlines, The Singapore Police Force, Stryker, General Electric, Cochlear, Bio-Rad, and Boston College, among others.”

“At Westwood International, we develop leadership solutions for you to create your desired future. It’s not just about providing you with tips and tools; we get to the root cause for lasting change.”

“Importantly, it is our mission to give back, supporting not-for-profit organizations that help homeless children and at-risk youth across the United States, Mexico, Thailand, India, and South America. Additionally, the company has been a member of the B Corp community since 2015 and was recently honored as a B Corp “Best for the World 2019” in the fields of Changemakers and Governance.”

A brief overview of Westwood International

Westwood International provides tailor-made, transformational leadership programs that lead to observable, strategic, and impactful behavior change among leaders and teams. It serves clients worldwide.

The company is headquartered in Stowe, VT.

What truly sets Westwood apart is its commitment to customization. Unlike larger consulting firms that often assemble disjointed teams based on availability, Westwood focuses on recruiting the best talent for each project. This approach, unburdened by extreme overhead, allows for a nimble and innovative design that fits the unique needs of each client. Whether it’s designing leadership programs, creating branding and communication strategies, or addressing on-the-spot challenges, Westwood’s emphasis on customization leads to unparalleled results.

Testimonials: Facilitating Change

The problem: The Singapore Police Force and People’s Association had noticed significant downward trends in citizen involvement and participation. At the same time, crime was on the rise. To solve the problem and reverse the trend, they decided to implement a nationwide citizen involvement campaign.

The solution: Westwood International collaborated with the police force and People’s Association to create a national campaign that would boost citizen involvement and give grass-roots neighborhood leaders the tools for success. The company planned and designed the program over the course of 18 months.

To accelerate collaboration, Westwood facilitated cross-functional meetings with disparate government groups, helping them reach agreement, create a mutual vision, share resources, and design the national program. The company’s facilitative work during the design process was pivotal: several agencies had to come together and work as a cohesive intra-governmental team in order for the initiative to succeed. It was the first time they were cooperating on a national partisan issue.

“We had laid some of the groundwork for this collaboration in our past engagements with the Singapore Government, including leadership sessions we designed for police force leaders and an off-site retreat we led for People’s Association directors. Once we created and solidified the program design, it was time to roll out the Citizen Engagement Campaign.”

“Over the course of the first 45 days, we trained over 2,500 neighborhood facilitators. These training sessions were 2.5 days long and taught neighborhood leaders how to work with various citizen groups to help them recognize and reduce neighborhood crime.”

“We also taught them how to convene constituents, facilitate meetings, and motivate citizens and local leaders to work hand-in-hand with the police force and People’s Association. To maximize learning, we developed culturally relevant leadership tools, including a Mandarin version of all our materials, which helped local leaders and stakeholders implement the learning faster.”

The outcome: “Our pilot Citizen Engagement Campaign helped over 2,500 grass-roots leaders take concrete action to improve their neighborhoods. The officers and citizens we trained went out into their communities and developed citizen action teams to implement regional and local interventions because it was designed to be implemented on a nationwide level. This initiative increased citizen involvement across the board.”

Greg Zlevor | Founder & President

Greg Zlevor, founder, serves as president of Westwood International. His journey from leadership innovator to philanthropic visionary is a testament to the transformative power of competent leadership. His work at Westwood International, marked by customization, innovation, and measurable results, has left an indelible mark on prominent organizations and teams.

Our signature, global-scale action learning programs and change management initiatives have energized the vision of global brands like Volvo, Pfizer, Intel, United Airlines, The Singapore Police Force, Stryker, General Electric, Cochlear, Bio-Rad, and Boston College, among others.