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April 20, 2026

Drew Olson, Ed.D., is the President of the Leadership Development Network (LDN), helping organizations build high-performance, people-first cultures that deliver results.

A proven leader of large-scale transformation, Dr. Olson has led turnarounds, built winning teams, and implemented systems that move organizations from vision to execution. His leadership has been featured in a national RAND Corporation case study and is now used as a model in the National Institute for School Leadership’s Executive Development Program, the largest leadership program in the country, impacting thousands of leaders nationwide.

Through LDN, Dr. Olson partners with business, government, and education organizations to strengthen leadership, align teams, and accelerate performance. He also serves as a professor at Stetson University, bringing real-world leadership into every engagement.

When people grow, organizations win. LDN builds the systems to make it happen.

Publications

Stay ahead in leadership and organizational excellence with the latest ideas from Drew Olson, Ed.D. Click the buttons below to dive into his recent publications and unlock practical strategies that drive real results.

American School Board Journal

Principal Magazine

Building a Collabrative Culture

RAND Corp. - Shaping Standards

About LDN

LDN is a 28-year old business and dedicated team of former senior military leaders and former K-12 executive educational leaders, who each possess more than 25 years of experience as both leaders and leadership developers.

We do not sell coffee mugs, t-shirts, or videos. We deliver practical leadership development training and services that will help your team members grow and develop into leaders who inspire others to do their best.

Since 1997, LDN has delivered thousands of training events across the nation, helping more than 18,000 leaders create real, sustainable value for their organizations, communities, and families.