About us
Our Philosophy
At Summit People Strategies we partner with organizations to strengthen leadership, align talent strategy with business goals, and drive performance where it matters most. Our work is built on clarity, collaboration, and a deep understanding of how leadership and culture shape results.
Whether you're developing leaders at every level, refreshing your people strategy, or building a high-performing team—we’re here to help you rise with intention.
How We Help You Rise
With a career rooted in HR and learning & development—and deep expertise in leadership, performance, and talent strategy—we bring practical insight to complex people challenges. From enterprise transformation to leadership acceleration, our work delivers measurable, lasting results.
Selected Highlights:
- Reimagined performance management by modernizing goal-setting, leveraging enabling technologies, and driving cultural shifts—resulting in stronger alignment, more meaningful feedback, and improved execution.
- Centralized decentralized learning functions into a unified shared services model—boosting alignment, scalability, and operational efficiency.
- Implemented high-potential frameworks and talent reviews that increased internal promotion rates and strengthened retention among future leaders.
- Designed and delivered leadership programs that equip leaders at all levels with the skills, mindset, and tools needed in fast-changing environments.
- Strengthened engagement through targeted onboarding and development initiatives—improving trust, belonging, and employee experience.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through service-aligned training programs focused on quality and experience.
- Delivered technical and frontline training that improved safety, operational performance, and service delivery.
- Coached high-potential leaders and successors—contributing to improved retention and stronger internal talent pipelines.
- Led large-scale leadership events and offsites for over 500 senior leaders—driving alignment, connection, and strategic momentum.
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The Heart Behind Summit
I’m Candace Lindner, Founder of Summit People Strategies. With over 15 years in HR, learning and development, leadership, and performance strategy, I’ve partnered with organizations across transportation, retail, luxury beauty, nonprofit, and government sectors—including global teams and union environments.
My approach is collaborative, people-centered, and results-driven. I bring insight, curiosity, and care to every engagement—helping organizations align leadership, talent, and culture to what matters most.
I’ve experienced firsthand how leadership and culture shape everything from trust and engagement to performance and growth. I’ve worked in organizations that prioritize people—and those that don’t. That contrast is a big part of why I started Summit People Strategies: to help build leadership and cultures where both people and business can thrive.
Outside of work, I’m a mom to two young daughters, a proud dog mom, and a fan of the beach, Disney, and family travel. These moments ground me—and shape how I lead, listen, and live.