About us
Our Philosophy
We believe the strength of any organization lies in its people—and it’s leadership that unlocks that strength.
In today’s evolving workplace, where complexity is constant and change is accelerating, leadership matters more than ever. But not just any leadership—human-centered leadership that creates clarity, builds trust, and adapts with purpose.
We believe the best leaders don’t just drive results—they elevate people. And when people feel seen, supported, and aligned, they rise.
At Summit People Strategies, we see the summit not as a destination, but a mindset—one that shapes how leaders show up, how teams move forward, and how organizations grow.
That’s what we believe.
That’s what guides everything we do.
Real Results From Our Work
Our approach is shaped by real-world experience leading complex people strategies across industries and teams. These are results we’ve delivered firsthand.
Selected highlights from prior work include:
- Modernized performance management—boosting alignment, feedback quality, and execution.
- Unified decentralized L&D teams into a shared services model—improving scale and efficiency.
- Launched high-potential frameworks that increased internal promotions and future leader retention.
- Delivered leadership programs that build skills, mindset, and readiness in fast-changing environments.
- Strengthened employee experience through onboarding, engagement, and development strategies.
- Coached high-potential talent—enhancing succession strength and retention.
- Produced leadership events and offsites for 500+ senior leaders—creating alignment and momentum.
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The Heart Behind Summit
I’m Candace Lindner, Founder of Summit People Strategies. With nearly 20 years of experience in HR, learning and development, leadership, talent 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.