We believe everyone deserves an extraordinary workplace.

Direct relationships with your employees are a privilege that we’ll help you earn, protect, and keep.

We are a team of passionate employee advocates who specialize in guiding organizations through times of crisis.

This core belief is the driving force behind our organizations — Labor Relations Institute and Approachable Leadership. It defines our core values and everything we do.

Demonstrate Integrity

Do the right thing, despite consequences
Be fair and honest
Don’t cross the line

Pursue Excellence

Do your best even when you don’t have to
Challenge yourself and each other
Innovate, improve, and sweat the details

Step Up and Show Up

Work hard and look for ways to contribute
Take responsibility and don’t pass the buck
Keep your commitments and get it done

Help Others

Make others successful
Offer support, chip in
Extend grace

Practice Teamwork

Play for the team — go for the assist, share the win
Ask for help — celebrate contributions of others
Trust, embrace conflict, commit

Lead and be Best

Know your stuff, teach others
Relentlessly expand your knowledge and capabilities
Blaze a trail, bring others with you

The LRI Way

Our proven approach to solving root problems with sustained education and ongoing communication.

Step 01

Assess

We dive into your current situation and challenges.

Step 02

Commit

We kick off the process by introducing the delivery team.

Step 03

Engage

We work in collaboration and partnership with your team.

Step 04

Conclude

We’ll debrief our final report detailing the progress made.

Step 05

Sustain

We’ll check in quarterly to support any ongoing situations.