The Center for Serving Leadership secured a $1,000,000 Small Business Administration Term Loan to refinance existing debt and enhance its operational capabilities to expand leadership training programs.

About the Company

The Center for Serving Leadership (CSL) is a pioneering leadership training organization focused on enabling companies to cultivate high-performance cultures anchored in purpose, service, and measurable outcomes. Utilizing its proprietary Serving Leader Model®, CSL equips leaders to engage their teams, define their organizational purpose, strategize effectively, and enhance overall well-being within the organization. Central to CSL's methodology are the Five Actions of Serving Leadership™: Run to Great Purpose™, Raise the Bar™, Blaze the Trail™, Build on Strength™, and Upend the Pyramid™. These principles are specifically designed to boost staff engagement, optimize strategic results, and foster sustainable success.

Furthermore, CSL advances global leadership development through its World Serving Leaders initiative, which extends transformative training opportunities to underserved communities and nations. Founded by Dr. John Stahl-Wer, a veteran innovator in training solutions with a three-decade track record, CSL has collaborated with numerous organizations aiming for exceptional results through workforce investment. Dr. Stahl-Wer is also a celebrated author, having penned eight books, including internationally acclaimed titles such as The Serving Leader and Ten Thousand Horses. Mark S. Peterson, the company's President, is a seasoned executive known for his adeptness in designing and executing successful strategic plans that promote organizational growth and community visibility, building teams characterized by loyalty, collaboration, and accountability.

Industry Overview

The leadership training industry in the United States has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by organizations' increasing recognition of the value of effective leadership in enhancing performance and employee enga