Why Praxis?

At Praxis Development, we believe that lasting success comes from aligning people, purpose, and performance. Unlike firms that rely on generic advice, our approach is grounded in industrial-organizational psychology and supported by decades of research. 

Evidence consistently shows that employee well-being is directly linked to organizational performance (Grawitch, Gottschalk, & Munz, 2006; Harter, Schmidt, & Keyes, 2003). Praxis brings these insights into practice by designing strategies that strengthen leadership, improve workplace culture, and help organizations thrive. 

Mission-driven organizations often face challenges like limited resources, competing priorities, and high staff demands. Research on nonprofit strategy highlights the importance of tailored planning and collaborative approaches to achieve long-term impact (Bryson, 2018; Light, 2002). Praxis’s services are designed with these realities in mind—accessible, actionable, and responsive to your mission. 

Organizations are complex, interconnected systems (Katz & Kahn, 1978). That’s why Praxis doesn’t just address one area in isolation. We look at leadership capacity, staff experience, and operational systems together, ensuring improvements are sustainable and integrated across the organization. 

Too often, consulting leaves leaders with binders of theory but little follow-through. Our approach is different. Praxis emphasizes practical, evidence-based solutions that your team can put into action immediately. As Kotter (2012) notes, real change happens when organizations move beyond ideas into structured steps that inspire commitment and adoption. 

Leadership research demonstrates that transformational, collaborative approaches are most effective for engaging teams and sustaining progress (Avolio & Bass, 2004; Northouse, 2021). Praxis works as an extension of your team, co-creating solutions that reflect your values, goals, and community.