Building Leaders and Teams That Go the Distance
Backed by decades of experience and grounded in the latest organizational
research, our training consultants deliver training, coaching, and consulting solutions that create real-world results.
Evolving Leadership
Empowering leaders with clarity, confidence, and purpose
Team Synergy
Unlocking high performance through collaboration & cohesion
Organizational Effectiveness
Shaping adaptable, culture-rich organizations that thrive amid change and sustain long-term success
Training • Coaching • Consulting
About Marathon Leadership®
Purpose-Driven Training & Development Solutions
At Marathon Leadership, we take a different approach: one grounded in endurance, insight, and transformation. Led by founder and leadership expert David Knapp, Ph.D., we bring over 30 years of experience to helping organizations cultivate leaders, build connected teams, and strengthen their culture so they go the distance together – not just run the race.
Solutions That Drive Transformation
Our Core Services
Helping leaders grow, teams connect, and organizations thrive, through workshops, coaching, consulting, and presentations. Our services are designed to spark real change, strengthen culture, and support leadership at every level.
Training Workshops
Interactive in-person or virtual sessions that build leadership and team effectiveness through practical tools and real-world application.
Individual & Group Coaching
Personalized coaching to strengthen communication, leadership behaviors, and personal effectiveness in one-on-one sessions.
Organizational Development
Strategic consulting to support leadership alignment, culture building, succession planning, and long-term growth.
Keynote Presentations
Entertaining and educational keynotes designed to energize your event and spark meaningful conversation.
Marathon Leadership: The Book
26.2 Essential Lessons for Modern Leaders
Authored by Dr. David D. Knapp, this book delivers 26.2 essential leadership lessons drawn from his experience running over 100 marathons and coaching thousands. It’s the ultimate guide for leaders ready to embrace leadership as a marathon, not a sprint.
Whether you’re new or experienced, Marathon Leadership gives you actionable insight for leading with clarity and endurance.
Lesson 16: “Leadership opportunities are like marathon courses – each is unique and should be approached differently.”
From performance management and emotionally intelligent leadership to team building and strategic communication, our workshops are designed to meet your organization’s real-world challenges.
Leadership
Accountability, Emotional Intelligence, Servant Leadership, Managing Change
Team Building
High-Performance Teams, The Five Behaviors, Everything DiSC, Conflict Resolution
Professional Growth
Communication Skills, Balancing Multiple Priorities, Presentation Skills