Meet Our Team
Our Team
Meet the dedicated professionals behind The Leadership Process, committed to helping you and your team succeed.
Bill Mills, CEO
Bill is the CEO of The Leadership Process. Bill is a successful entrepreneur and business consultant, receiving the Facilitator of the Year Award in 1993 from Leadership Management Inc.
As the leader of a successful consulting firm, Bill has helped businesses including 3M, Pillsbury, Alliant Techsystems, AT&T Wireless, US Bancorp, Imation, Banta, Taylor Corporation, Goodrich, Carlson Companies, and Lifetouch Studios. He also has a strong background in business and psychology and is the author of “Breakthrough: The Power of Conscious Conversation.”
Bill currently serves on the Board of Directors for Ablenet, a firm that specializes in developing communication and accessibility equipment for children with severe and profound disabilities. When not working, he spends time with Lisa, the love of his life, his three dogs and too many cats on their hobby farm in Loretto MN.
Lisa Mills, Vice President
Vice President Lisa Mills is the backbone of the organization and Chief Detail Officer. She has a strong background in insurance, security, and finances. She is also a published poet, a lover of animals, and a passionate gardener.
Tony Biel, Coach & Implementer
Tony Biel has dedicated his career to helping others grow personally, professionally, and financially. After 12 years in social services, from juvenile corrections to law enforcement and overseas security, Tony mastered principles like Learn, Do, Measure, Repeat—tools he now applies to transform businesses. He guides companies and business owners in achieving their goals by evolving teams and aligning them with the most profitable opportunities. Recognized as a top-performing contributor, sales leader, and business consultant, Tony consistently drives meaningful progress and success.
Glenda Watry, Coach & Implementer
Glenda brings decades of experience building sales strategies to drive growth and retention. She is innovative in her 360 approach to link an organization’s growth strategy to real-life execution and results. Glenda brings a deep background in developing and coaching leaders and teams. She connects the mindsets and behaviors that create high-performing teams. Glenda consults with B2B organizations across industries, coaches new executive sales leaders and speaks to organizations on overcoming “emotional constipation,” a term she coined to describe the mental barriers that prevent individuals and teams from reaching their full potential.
Paul Cronin, Coach & Implementer
With 30 years of executive leadership across various industries, Paul specializes in transforming complex problems into straightforward solutions through Strategic Execution, which sets successful companies apart from the rest. He aids leadership teams in implementing proven frameworks, tools, and disciplines that enhance company performance, increase economic value, and provide owners with both wealth and freedom. His work ensures clarity in decision-making, team alignment, and predictable results, and he also assists exiting owners with tailored succession planning. Paul’s extensive experience includes roles as CEO, business growth coach, advisor, and entrepreneur, with a career spanning from Coopers & Lybrand to leading his own firm, Cornerstone3.
What Leaders Have To Say
“I participated in the Leadership Process, and it has significantly enhanced my approach to collaborating with my team members and has had a positive impact on our organization. The insights I gained from the program—especially on active listening and empowerment—helped me foster an even more inclusive environment. The principles of this program helped me with improved dialogue and collaboration, which in turn, strengthened our teamwork. The improvements were evident. Our interactions became more dynamic, leading to innovative ideas and more effective project outcomes. Some of the sessions were reminders of what I’m already doing, while others were a reminder of continuous improvement. Either way, they were easy to understand their intent and take something away from it as well. The ripple effect of these changes has inspired others, enhancing the culture within our organization. The Leadership Process didn’t just refine my personal leadership skills; it helped us become a better company. The process is an ongoing one and every element of the journey can be utilized every day. That’s how easy it is to implement! I highly recommend this program to any company, whether you are just starting out our have been in the business for years. Everyone benefits!”
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