Doctorate of Executive Leadership Dissertation
Doctorate of Executive Leadership Dissertation
Welcome
to My Portfolio
Welcome to my portfolio—a curated collection featuring my professional resume, leadership journey, and key artifacts from my doctoral and executive experiences. This space highlights my growth, core values, and the practical impact of my work as a scholar-practitioner.
Professional Resume
Welcome to my professional resume. Here, you will find an overview of my skills, experiences, and accomplishments that showcase my qualifications. I invite you explore my background and learn more about how I can contribute to your team. Thank you for taking the time to review my professional journey.
Leadership Model
LEVVI
The LEVVI model—standing for LMX Hybrid, Ethical, VUCA, Vertical Development, and Infinite—is a comprehensive leadership framework designed to guide executive leaders through complex environments. Rooted in relational trust and ethical decision-making, it blends Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) theory with adaptive strategies for volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) conditions. Emphasizing personal growth through vertical development, the model encourages leaders to evolve in how they think, not just what they do. "Infinite" reflects the model’s applicability across all areas of life—at work, at home, and in service to others. LEVVI equips leaders to lead with integrity, resilience, and purpose in an ever-changing world.
Code of Conduct
My personal code of conduct, grounded in the LEVVI model, guides my decisions and actions through ethical courage, trust, growth, and an infinite mindset—ensuring I lead with integrity, adapt to complexity, and create lasting positive impact.
Artifacts
This section showcases key artifacts that reflect my development as a scholar and leader throughout my doctoral journey. Each piece represents a milestone in applying theory to practice, demonstrating leadership growth, critical thinking, and real-world impact.
Individual Assesments
I underwent a significant transformation from being an autocratic leader with low emotional intelligence to actively working on developing my EQ through the DEL program. This journey has allowed me to recognize the importance of empathy and connection in leadership. By engaging with the DEL program, I have learned to better understand my emotions and those of others, fostering a more collaborative and supportive work environment. This growth has not only enhanced my leadership skills but also positively impacted my team’s morale and productivity.
Reflection
Grow my Leadership Capacity
Simon Ostrander
Personal Leadership Development Plan
1- 12 Months
LEVVI Model Implementation
Goal: Strengthen relational leadership and ethical decision-making under the LEVVI model.
Milestone: Implement a structured feedback system within my team that integrates 360-degree feedback with my own self-reflection log, reviewing progress quarterly.
1 year - 2 Years
Degree
Vertical Development At Work
Goal: Add vertical development and adaptability in work environments.
Milestone: Lead a leadership development project at work to enable vertical development and emotional intelligence.
Now - UTC
Lead Beyond the Office
Goal: Bring the Infinite leadership model to other organizations and the home
Milestone: Identify home style leadership strengths and weaknesses, adjust.