We believe that leaders set the temperature for optimal organizational performance and should have the ability and capability to lead teams and organizations to the next level.
Our passion and commitment are to help leaders grow by challenging and developing their leadership behaviors to the extent that their influence becomes a positive magnetic force.
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"If we grow the leaders, we'll grow the organization." - Dr. Sharon
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President of BE LED Group
Dr. Sharon is recognized globally as one of the most inspiring and impactful voices in transformational leadership speaking and training. A distinguished international keynote speaker, certified executive coach, corporate trainer, and leadership coach, Dr. Sharon has dedicated over 25 years to empowering leaders across diverse industries, including healthcare, human services, faith-based organizations, and hospitality. Her mission is to help individuals and organizations elevate their leadership capabilities, align their skills and behaviors, and achieve sustainable growth.
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​Leveraging her extensive leadership expertise, Dr. Sharon has delivered transformative keynotes and training sessions for some of the most respected corporations and organizations in the United States. Her influential speeches have graced stages at Chick-Fil-A, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, and the Eastern Carolina Chapter of the National Council on Black American Affairs, among others. Additionally, Dr. Sharon has captivated global audiences through dynamic live and virtual
presentations at events such as the Passion Purpose and Peace Summit, Leaders Live Generously Summit, National Guardianship Association, Public Service HR Association and the Shawn Fair Leadership Experience Tour, aired on the Onstage Plus global network.
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As President and CEO of SS Leadership Solutions, Dr. Sharon leads The BE LED Group, a pioneering organization offering consulting services (BE LED Consulting) and training/coaching programs (BE LED Academy). Her visionary approach is embodied in initiatives like “The Leaders BEing LED” Summits, which inspire leaders in the private and public sectors, educational institutions, small businesses, and faith-based communities to grow their organizations and lead with excellence.
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Dr. Sharon’s entrepreneurial journey began as the founder of Sharon Sauls Healthcare Consulting. She later made history as the founder and CEO of the first African-American-owned multi-site outpatient neurological rehabilitation company in the United States. Her leadership roles have included serving as the first Executive Director of Operations for First Mt. Olive Free Will Baptist Church in Baltimore, MD, and as Vice President of Training and Leadership Development for Chick-Fil-A’s Maryland organization. She is currently a thought leader and strategic partner for Sodexo Live! Academy, a global initiative to develop hospitality leaders across North America’s airport lounges.
In addition to her professional achievements, Dr. Sharon contributes to her community as a board member of Readers All, a nonprofit organization dedicated to literacy initiatives. She has also co-authored the anthology “Essential Soft Skills for Effective Leadership Development,” which is transforming leadership practices worldwide. Her chapter, “The Power of Empathy: Fostering Employee Engagement through Compassionate Leadership,” has been praised by HR professionals for its profound impact.
Dr. Sharon’s accolades include the President Joseph R. Biden Lifetime Achievement Award, the Joe Mann’s Black Wall Street Award, and the Doctors of Excellence distinction from Black Leaders Worldwide. She has been named a 2024 Woman to Watch and honored with numerous awards such as the Passion, Purpose, Peace Award and the Transformational Leadership Woman of Heart Award in London. Her contributions have been celebrated in leading publications, including US Business Insider, CEO Weekly, NY Weekly, and Women on the Rise Magazine.
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With degrees in Public Health, Business Management, and Organizational Leadership, along with certifications in diversity, equity, and inclusion, leadership coaching, and more, Dr. Sharon embodies the philosophy that great leaders must also be led. Her commitment to empowering leaders and fostering growth continues to inspire individuals and organizations around the world.
About Us
The BE LED Group, LLC is a multi-disciplinary organizational leadership development consulting and training company founded in 2011. We transform leaders, help solve complex organizational problems, improve efficiency, empower teams, and create long-term sustainable improvements.
Our Clients
Business Owners ~ Faith-Based Leaders ~ Corporate Leaders & Leadership Teams ~ Emerging Leaders
Our Services
The BE LED Group provides leadership consulting, coaching and training for emerging and existing leaders through individual sessions, group sessions, corporate/professional development training workshops, retreats, conferences and/or a series of leadership sessions tailored to your organization. We also lock arms with organizational leaders who desire to implement or enhance leadership development programs.
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LEADERSHIP COACHING
Individual and group leadership development sessions challenge, equip, and empower leaders to apply principles and strategies that enhance leadership behaviors and skills that enable them to become high-performing leaders. They will learn principles and receive tools in the areas of Self-Leadership, Leading Others, Leading An Organization, and Leading In An Organization. These sessions may result in the development of Individual Leadership Development Plans.
BE LED CONSULTING
LEADERSHIP TRAINING/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Training sessions are provided to challenge, equip and empower leadership teams to hone their leadership skills, align their behaviors, and take their leadership effectiveness to the next level. Our consultative approach focuses on helping leaders bring clarity to their organization's vision and, where needed, developing a Leadership Development Program that aligns with that vision. These sessions may result in on-site assessments and/or a customized leadership training series.
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