Howard C. Fero, PhD
The Leadership Doc
Helping organizations build bold leaders through
purpose, authenticity, and action.
About Dr. Fero
Dr. Howard Fero, The Leadership Doc, is a nationally recognized leadership expert, keynote speaker, executive coach, and professor. He helps individuals and organizations unlock their full potential by blending research and evidence based strategies with an engaging, high-energy delivery. Dr. Fero’s insights resonate across industries including corporate teams, nonprofit and government agencies, law enforcement, and beyond. He is a trusted voice for leadership development nationwide.
What Drives Him
Howard’s passion is rooted in the belief that leadership is a skill that can be cultivated, not just a title someone is awarded. Through his work, he empowers professionals to lead with clarity, compassion, and strategic intent, transforming not only their teams, but their entire organizational culture.
His Approach: Theory to Practice
What sets Dr. Fero apart is his commitment to turning leadership theory into actionable strategies. Every keynote, coaching session, training program, and workshop is grounded in research and designed for real world implementation. His programs are interactive, engaging, and tailored to the needs of each individual or organization.
Experience & Credentials
Dr. Fero Interviewed on
Good Morning Connecticut
Client Testimonials
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"Dr. Fero is outstanding! He can help your organization reinvigorate itself and provide a terrific vehicle to help your employees analyze their role and create strategies to improve the workplace - and win."
COMMISSIONER MARK BOUGHTON
STATE OF CONNECTICUT | DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SERVICES
Author & Thought Leader
Dr. Fero is the author of:
Leadership in 5G
The Leadership in 5G Companion Workbook
Lead Me Out to the Ballgame
Practical Strategies for Individual, Team, and Organizational Success. A modern framework for high-performance leadership in any organization
50 Exercises to Upgrade Your Leadership
Stories and Strategies to Develop Major League Leadership. The book includes leadership lessons and strategies garnered from over 100 Major League Baseball managers, players, and executives
These books serve as the foundation for many of his programs, including Major League Leadership™, The 5G Leadership Upgrade, and the TLD Leadership Institute.
Outside the Office
Howard lives in Trumbull, Connecticut with his wife and children. When he’s not writing, speaking, or coaching, you’ll find him cheering on his children at their baseball games and cheer competitions, or engaging in community activities.