Facilitator Spotlight

George Sample

George Sample brings executive-level HR leadership, sharp strategic insight, and real-world experience to every engagement. With senior roles at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County Public Library, and The Lubrizol Corporation, he has led large-scale work in organizational strategy, culture, talent development, and workforce planning.

He helps leaders see culture as something people experience every day. His focus is on how leadership decisions shape engagement, retention, and performance in real time. Whether facilitating strategic planning or coaching through complex challenges, George delivers clear, practical guidance that leaders can apply immediately.

Signature Strength

George excels at helping leaders connect daily decisions to long-term outcomes. He brings clarity to how leadership behavior influences trust, culture, and retention, especially in high-pressure environments.

Best-Fit Situations

George is especially effective with:

• Executive and senior leadership teams

• Social services and community-based organizations

• Organizations focused on culture, inclusion, and retention

• Teams navigating change or strategic growth

• Leaders seeking practical approaches to employee engagement

He is a strong fit for organizations ready to align leadership behavior with a culture that is consistent, measurable, and felt across the workforce.

Experience & Focus

A SHRM-SCP and certified DiSC trainer, George brings strong insight into organizational dynamics and leadership development. His work includes enterprise strategy implementation, leadership summits, and coaching on performance management, workforce planning, and employee relations.

He has led initiatives that expanded talent pipelines, strengthened employee connection, and increased retention. He also brings steady leadership to complex employee relations and organizational change efforts, pairing structure with empathy in high-stakes situations.

George is a respected voice in the HR field, having served as President of the Cleveland Society for Human Resource Management and as a board leader with John Carroll University, United Way of Greater Cleveland, and the Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation.

What sets him apart is his ability to translate complex challenges into clear leadership practices that move teams toward consistent execution.

If you would like to explore how George can support your leaders or audience, schedule a 15-minute Quick Win Consult to discuss your goals and determine the right fit.