Vision & Values

ExecutivEdge of Silicon Valley was founded in 1997 when John W. Baird, Ph.D. and Michele K. Bolton, Ph.D. left academia and joined their individual, long-standing consulting practices into an entirely new firm dedicated to executive development.

Our Vision:

• A premiere Executive Development boutique
• An intelligent provider of new applied knowledge
• A lean and mean support organization
• A diversely talented network organization of associates
• A diversity of clients (multi-industry, non-profits, public sector, start-ups)
• A high-tech look and feel
• Strong community involvement
• Collaborative HR relationships

Our Values:

• An obsession for client confidentiality
• A focus on continuous learning and development
• A relentless effort to meet the needs of the client
• An emphasis on delivering quality service
• A constant drive to develop cutting edge practices
• A commitment to "coaching" each other
• A priority to practice work-life balance