Scott J. Allen, Ph.D.  is an assistant professor at John Carroll University where he teaches leadership/management development. In 2008, Scott was voted the favorite teacher in the Boler School of Business. He also served as a Presidential Fellow at Case Western Reserve University where he taught Leadership in Modern Society. Scott is a graduate of The Art and Practice of Leadership Development, an executive education program of the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

Scott is the co-author of Emotionally Intelligent Leadership: A Guide for College Students (Jossey-Bass) and co-authored The Little Book of Leadership: 50 Tips to Accelerate Leader Potential in Others (Moonlight Publishing). He is published in the Encyclopedia of Leadership and co-authored A Charge Nurse’s Guide:Navigating the Path of Leadership, a leadership book for health care professionals. Scott recently completed a book chapter for the China Executive Leadership Academy Pudong entitled A Review on Leadership Education and Development Outside China and is a contributing author to the book Leadership: The Key Concepts. In addition to the above mentioned publications, his work is featured in a number of academic journals such as: Journal of Leadership Educators, Advances in Developing Human Resources, Leadership Review, The OD Journal, SAM Advanced Management Journal, International Leadership Journal and Leadership Excellence.

Along with his writing and work in the classroom, Scott consults, facilitates workshops, and leads retreats across industries. Scott is involved in International Leadership Association and serves on the board of trustees of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. Since 2007, he has served as a Sam Walton Fellow for Student’s in Free Enterprise (SIFE).

You can reach Scott Allen at 216-224-7072 or scott@cldmail.com.

People who have worked with Scott have the following to say…

• Working with Scott has been one of my absolutely outstanding professional pleasures of 2006! As co-author with me of a new book in the area of developing leadership capacity, Scott not only knows his practical “stuff,” but also aligns himself with the latest research on leadership. What a combo! And talk about customer service…he’s the penultimate in responsiveness, quality, and care. — Dr. Mitchell Kusy Professor & Registered Organization Development Consultant Antioch University, Ph.D. Program in Leadership & Change

• Scott is a dynamic, creative and articulate leader, academician and practitioner in the field of leadership development. His knowledge base is vast, and his insights and experience refreshing. Scott is easy to work with and delivers quality results. — Jody L. S. Dietz, Leadership Excellence Consultant, Eastman Kodak Company

• Scott embodies the professional excellence and personal qualities that Institute for Creative Leadership expects from its facilitator cadre. The perspectives and contributions he brings are highly respected and valued by our many clients, board, and staff. — Marcia Mauter, Director, Institute for Creative Leadership

• Scott Allen is a lively, intelligent and engaging leadership consultant. With a solid foundation in organizational development combined with a creative vision for authentic leadership, Scott provides education and consultation that will energize any organization. — Richard Warger, Executive Director, Lutheran Chaplaincy Service

• Dr. Scott Allen is an exceptional and visionary professional in the field of leadership development. His expertise in this area are quite broad, both as an academician and facilitator. I have relied on Dr. Allen as a consultant, research assistant and presenter for a number of projects and on every occasion he has delivered exceptional results. He is passionate and committed to the field and he elicits tremendous passion with those with whom he is working. — Colleen Barker-Williamson, Director of Thwing Center for Programs & Leadership, Case Western Reserve University

• Scott, I am so impressed by your dynamic personality. From my experience, I have seen you as a very open person who always encourages people to dream and is willing to work with them to reach new horizons. You are truly a natural leader and a wonderful human being. — Vinod Veedu, PhD, Hawaii Nanotechnology Laboratory, University of Hawaii at Manoa

• I have known Scott J. Allen for almost 10 years. His conscientious, devoted, thorough, single-minded approach towards fostering leadership qualities motivates others, teaches them to mobilize resources effectively, stay on top of tasks, and complete and follow through on difficult assignments. Excellent character, highest values. A fine choice, my choice, for any task. — Thomas A. Lipton, Co-Owner/operator T&T Premium Brands Marketing, LLC, Syracuse, NY & Bensheim, Germany

• Scott Allen is a principled leader who embodies strong character, high integrity, and a visionary mind. He inspires those around him and challenges ideas for the greater good. I have enjoyed working with Scott on a number of projects and greatly respect him and his leadership. — Brad Kiesling, Department of Homeland Security

• Our staff was caught up by Dr. Allen’s enthusiastic presentation style and thoroughly enjoyed our day long exploration of the Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator. It was a learning experience that has had a positive impact and made lasting impressions, and we are looking forward to continuing to work with Dr. Allen. — Thomas G. Curtin, Executive Director, Geauga Park District

• Thank you again for your assistance in making the retreat such a success! The feedback from the staff has been very positive, some feeling it was the best we’ve ever had. We will continue working with these documents, defining and refining priorities and revisiting the timeline. You are very skilled at what you do, Scott, and, again, thank you for being such a key player at our retreat. — Tom Matthews, Director, Career Center, Case Western Reserve University

• Many people talk about leadership, but Scott Allen embodies leadership. His knowledge of leadership theory is complimented by a work ethic second to none. Scott cares about people and is an asset to any organization. — Ed O’Malley, President and CEO, Kansas Leadership Center

• I always leave conversations with Scott with a deeper sense of our individual power and responsibility to transform the understanding and practice of leadership. Scott thoughtfully considers theoretical and practical issues of leaders, followers, and the context in which they emerge. In addition to a great mind, Scott’s sense of humor, joy for life, and commitment to family and friends is contagious. — Dr. Laura Osteen Director, LEAD Center, Florida State University

• Scott Allen is one of the best “change agents” I have ever had the experience to work with. He is a man of principle, who speaks strongly in both his words, and his actions. I am proud to work with such a quality individual. — Bob Schnese, Sales Manager, Motorola Inc.

• Scott Allen is one of the most knowledgable and committed people with whom I have worked. He wants to make a positive difference in people’s lives and he has the skills to lead and implement a program successfully. I have learned a great deal from him that helps me with my work as a teacher, coach, and group facilitator. He is extremely bright, organized, and a person of the highest integrity. — Al Slawson, Math Teacher, Hall of Fame Tennis Coach

• I have had the honor of knowing Scott Allen for over 10 years. He is a exceptional leader and draftsman of leadership programs. Scott is a creator, innovator and an idea-maker. Scott has a gift for building bridges among constituents and helping others feel included in the production and delivery of leadership programming. Scott brings humor and humility to the art of leadership. He has created and co-created dozens of leadership programs, most of which have received awards and high acclaim. For anyone wanting to explore leadership in all its intricacies, Scott Allen and the Center for Leadership Development is an excellent choice. — Jayson Gaddis, M.A., C.G.T, Founder, innernature, inc.

• I have known Dr. Scott Allen for more than 10 years. Scott is one of the most effective facilitators and educators in leadership I have had the pleasure of working with. He has an uncanny ability to connect with people, facilitate dialogue with depth, and deepen your understanding of the concepts involved. Very few people have Scott’s combination of humor, sensitivity, and inquisitiveness. He can make any learning interesting and he creates a safe space where you can bring your authentic self – forward. It is easy for me to highly recommend Scott because of his enormous breadth of talent and his quick wit – it just makes learning fun. — Michael A. McRee, Vice President, LeaderShape

• Scott is a very dynamic, energetic, intelligent and caring individual. He brings to the classroom a wide variety of experiences–and the ability to share those experiences in ways that help all of us to learn from them.He has very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to integrate theory and practice. — Dr. Brenda S. Levya-Gardner, Associate Professor & Director, Executive Human Resource Development Graduate Program, Xavier University