We challenge leaders to transform their teams and organizations by "ReImagining" their leadership

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GLS Worldwide was founded on the success story of USS Benfold as chronicled in our best-selling business book It's Your Ship. Under the leadership of Captain Mike Abrashoff, USS Benfold, an underperforming Naval War Ship, became the best ship in the Pacific Fleet within 12 months.

Mike Abrashoff and George Metanias co-founded GLS Worldwide, formerly known as GrassRoots Leadership, and combine their leadership experience with research, best practices and the experiences of business leaders to provide practical solutions on how leaders can achieve breakthrough results.

At GLS, our Core Purpose is to work with and support leaders, as they address leadership, talent and business challenges within their organization.

Our Mission is to challenge leaders to re-imagine their leadership thinking and create new ways to elevate individual, team and organizational performance by:

Regardless of industry, successful companies are able to select, develop and retain the best talent. They also focus on creating a work environment that removes barriers and allows team members to perform at their best.

Through our experience and research, GLS provides solutions in the following areas:

Leadership Development

Selection & Engagement

Team Effectiveness

Organizational Performance