About Great Days Leadership

A people business,
on purpose.

Great Days Leadership is a national advisory firm helping businesses and nonprofits turn direction into durable growth. Members of the firm have spent decades working with senior leaders in the institutions where the cost of fragmented leadership development is most visible and most personal.

Dr. Matt Paden
“Every organization carries a distinct story, marked by both opportunity and complexity. What ultimately determines the trajectory of that story is not circumstance alone, but the quality of the leadership systems in place and the courage of the conversations being held. When those two are aligned, what once felt constrained becomes possible again, for your people and for your future.”

Dr. Matt Paden President and Managing Partner · USA Today bestselling author, The Core

Our Leadership

The people you meet are the people who show up.

Every engagement is facilitated by senior-level experts. No handoffs to a junior team after the contract is signed.

Dr. Matt Paden

Dr. Matt Paden

President & Managing Partner

Matt equips leaders and organizations to grow with purpose, integrity, and impact. A seasoned executive, consultant, speaker, and coach, he brings a principled, practical approach shaped by more than 20 years of leadership experience and a doctorate in organizational leadership from Pepperdine University. He is the USA Today bestselling author of The Core.

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Ben Choi

Ben Choi

Executive Vice President & Operating Partner

Ben works alongside Matt to lead the firm's strategy and operations, building the tools and methodologies that let clients apply expert guidance consistently and at scale. He brings nearly 30 years of strategy and operations experience across healthcare and retail, with a career-long focus on helping organizations find new sources of growth. He holds a B.A. in psychology from Johns Hopkins University and an MBA from Vanderbilt University.

Dr. Rachel Goode

Dr. Rachel Goode

Managing Director

Rachel leads operations and delivery for the firm. She brings 17 years of leadership in complex institutions, including eight as an administrator, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Lipscomb University. Her work centers on building strong cultures and coaching leaders through seasons of growth.

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Greg Brown

Greg Brown

Leadership Consultant

Greg brings more than 20 years of elite leadership experience as a former NCAA Division I head coach. He is a DISC-certified consultant who builds cultures of trust, clarity, and accountability for the teams he works with.

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Scott Smith

Scott Smith

Founding Partner

Scott is the Founder and CEO of Enable Resource Group, an IT services firm. With over 30 years of leadership across startups and nonprofits, he began his career as a trial attorney before leading and co-founding multiple tech ventures. He brings clarity, vision, and relational depth to culture and change work.

Stan Lowery

Stan Lowery

Founding Partner

Stan, Chief Operating Officer at Enable Resource Group, brings over 30 years of leadership across corporate, higher education, and nonprofit sectors. A two-time startup partner with deep operations and HR experience, he is a trusted advisor to leaders and boards navigating growth.

One methodology across the firm

Every engagement runs on Anchor · Architect · Activate and the Great Days Index. Whoever is in the room, the method is the same.

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