With over 30 years of experience advising C-suite executives and Boards, Peter is recognized for his expertise in leadership development, ethical decision-making, and navigating complex organizational transitions.
As the Founder of Leaders By Design, Peter grounds his coaching in the latest leadership research and proven practices in character-based leadership. Since 1999, Peter has authored numerous books on executive leadership, offering strategic insight to leaders navigating today’s fast-paced and high-stakes environments. His work spans more than a dozen countries and includes advisory roles with global organizations such as Microsoft, DuPont, Johnson & Johnson, and the U.S. Department of Energy. A professor at major universities and former lecturer at The Wharton School and the Fels Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, Peter combines academic rigor with real-world leadership acumen to drive transformative impact.

Cultivating Leaders: How Men and Women Can Use the Power of the Brain to Effectively Lead Together
Peter J. Dean, Ph.D.

The Coachable Leader: What Future Executives Need to Know Today
Peter J. Dean, Ph.D. & Molly D. Shepard, MS, MSM