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Jeffrey L. Tanner

Creator of The Formation Method and System. Guiding CEOs and senior leadership teams of $10M-$100M organizations through major transitions to maximize their health and mission.

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As CEO of The Formation Agency, Jeffrey L. Tanner strategically facilitates and advises leaders, their organizations, and their communities to help make the world a better place. He has served as a fractional Chief Strategy Officer and founder of multiple organizations.

Jeff draws from over 25 years of professional leadership experience in a diversity of industries, including banking, marketing, higher education, ministry, and entrepreneurship. His blend of education in organizational leadership, higher education, business administration, and political science further equips him to coach and consult with leaders to ground themselves in their identities, create adaptive strategic plans, and design their organizations for mission fulfillment.

Jeff has published Best Workday Ever: A Guide to Meaningful Productivity. He specializes in Team Development, Adaptive Strategic Planning, and Organizational Design.

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Jeffrey’s Books

Best Workday Ever

A Guide to Meaningful Productivity

If you feel enslaved to your inbox, meetings, and the demands for productivity, implement the principles and practices found in this quick guide to begin to liberate yourself into meaningful work.

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Resources

Here you'll find a sampling of the resources we use with leaders and organizations to help them clarify their identities, build winning strategies, and design their teams for success.

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