After three decades decoding the deeper patterns of leadership effectiveness and organizational transformation, Mark Herringshaw opens a fresh chapter, partnering with his son and an expert team to launch the Herringshaw Group.
The catalyst was Mark's near-fatal heart attack in 2019, which brought him face-to-face with life's most fundamental question: what truly matters? Emerging from this crisis, Mark gained clarity about his own God-given purpose - to help others discover and live out their unique calling. This personal transformation, combined with his pioneering Ph.D. research in leadership power and humility-based communication, laid the foundation for what would become the Herringshaw Group's distinctive approach.
Together with Matt, they founded Herringshaw Group in 2023 with a clear vision: to help individuals and organizations uncover the deeper patterns that drive lasting impact. Their work integrates Mark's decades of consulting experience with fresh insights into how purpose, trust, and authentic relationships create extraordinary results - all grounded in timeless biblical principles.
Today, Mark and Matthew's partnership exemplifies their core belief that transformation begins with understanding one's God-given purpose. Their relationship demonstrates how discovering one's redemptive calling creates ripples of impact that extend far beyond the individual - transforming teams, organizations, and ultimately, generations.
The Headwaters Process emerged from this journey, offering a systematic approach to helping others discover their divine purpose and create lasting change. Whether working with individuals seeking clarity through Anti-Accidental, teams building trust-driven cultures, or organizations navigating transformation, Mark and Matthew remain committed to one goal: helping others uncover and live out their redemptive purpose as part of God's greater story.
At Herringshaw Group, our "I-to-I" philosophy is about creating eye-to-eye connections that go beyond mere transactions. We believe that leadership is most effective when it's a two-way street, where mutual respect and understanding are the norms, not the exceptions. This approach allows for a more meaningful transfer of knowledge, values, and responsibilities. It's not just about passing the torch; it's about ensuring that the next generation is fully equipped to carry it forward.
Candor is more than just honesty; it's about being transparent and straightforward in all our interactions. We believe that open dialogue fosters trust and accelerates problem-solving. Whether we're consulting with a family business or a Fortune 500 company, we commit to speaking the truth with tact and respect, ensuring that every stakeholder's voice is heard and valued.
In a world where change is the only constant, hopefulness is not just an asset; it's a necessity. We approach every challenge with a positive outlook, believing that even the most complex problems have solutions waiting to be discovered. Our hopeful perspective is contagious, inspiring our clients to envision a future where generational transitions are not just smooth but also opportunities for new beginnings and greater achievements.
We believe in doing excellent work. The highest form of excellence is what is Good, True, and Beautiful. Excellence is not an end but a journey of continuous improvement. We strive to deliver services that not only meet but exceed expectations. From our proprietary processes to our personalized consultations, we aim for nothing less than the highest quality. This commitment to excellence enables us to help organizations deliver their own excellence, navigate challenges, and add value to a world that desperately needs it.
We're actively seeking consultants and other key members to help us expand our reach and deepen our impact. If you're passionate about what we've outlined here on our website, please reach out. We'd love to see how we can serve your calling.
Our core philosophy is Humility-Based Leadership (HMBL). We believe in facilitating leadership development through the virtue of humility. Read more here.
Family businesses present unique challenges and opportunities in leadership transition. Our Heirloom service is specifically designed to guide family businesses through the delicate process of transferring leadership from one generation to the next, ensuring both continuity and room for innovation. Depending on the family's unique needs, Heirloom is typically a 3-year process to help ensure seamless transitions for family businesses.
Employee turnover can result in a significant loss of organizational knowledge and values. We offer specialized services like Legacy Forge to capture and reinvest this crucial "organizational DNA" before key individuals depart, thereby preserving the essence of your organization.
We offer a 20-minute Zoom session for an "I to I" conversation to understand your unique challenges and needs. This initial consultation will give you a good sense of our approach and how it can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your organization. Schedule a call with us here.
This statement assures our clients that while we may use information and intelligence technologies to assist us, the design and development of our offerings are strictly human endeavors. We consciously defer to human consciousness and reject the exploitation of artificial general intelligence. You can read the full statement here.
The 5 Voices Framework is a tool designed to help individuals and teams understand their unique communication styles and how these styles interact within a group setting. While the 5 Voices Framework is not a proprietary tool of Herringshaw Group, we are licensed facilitators and find its principles align well with our core philosophy of Humility-Based Leadership. We use this framework to help teams identify their dominant "voices" or communication styles, which in turn fosters greater empathy, understanding, and effective collaboration. By integrating the 5 Voices Framework into our consultancy services, we aim to enhance and create more cohesive, effective teams that can navigate the complexities of leadership transition and organizational growth.
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to lose sight of what truly motivates us, leading to a lack of fulfillment and direction in both personal and professional lives. Traditional personality tests often offer generic insights that don't get to the heart of what makes you tick. They can leave you with more questions than answers, making it difficult to make informed decisions about your career, relationships, and life goals. Motivations AI is a revolutionary narrative-based personality assessment tool designed to solve this problem. By analyzing your own life stories, it uncovers the core motivations that drive you. Backed by 60 years of empirical research, Motivations AI provides actionable insights that can transform how you engage with the world, making you more productive, inspired, and fulfilled. It's not just a personality test; it's a key to unlocking a more meaningful life.
Though Motivations AI is not proprietary to Herringshaw Group, we are licensed facilitators and rely on this proven tool is our succession planning consulting and leadership intensives.