Encouraging people to live into a new set of possibilities.

With over 35 years of experience as an entrepreneurial CEO, leadership expert, and culture evangelist, Dean Harrington has driven purpose, vision, and values in top companies nationwide. As a C12 award recipient and former CEO of America’s #1 company to work for in the mortgage industry, Dean is passionate about transforming lives by encouraging people to embrace new possibilities every day.

Transform Your Team, Empower Your Leaders, and Explore New Possibilities

Fuel alignment, ignite purpose, and drive lasting impact within your organization. Dean offers three flexible engagement options that deliver strategic insights, foster growth, and leave a lasting impression.

Hourly Consulting

Get expert insights by the hour to tackle immediate challenges and strategic needs

Full-Day Facilitation

Book a full day for in-depth sessions that drive team alignment, culture, and growth

Speaking Engagements

Inspire your audience with a keynote on Dean’s empowering “failing forward” journey.

Book a Complimentary Session

Book a free 75-minute session from one of three offerings below and discover how tailored insights can transform your leadership and elevate your organization’s impact—all at no cost to you.

Core Purpose Review

Clarify your organization’s true mission and vision

Unlock your company’s full potential by aligning your team around a clear, powerful Core Purpose. This 75-minute session dives into the heart of your organization, helping you redefine or sharpen your purpose to drive engagement, focus, and sustainable growth.

  • A thorough review of your company’s existing mission and values.
  • Insights into how your purpose can inspire and align your team.
  • A roadmap for embedding your Core Purpose into everyday business operations.
  • Actionable steps to communicate your Core Purpose across all levels of the organization.

A clearly defined Core Purpose isn’t just about a tagline – it’s the foundation for an inspired, aligned, and thriving company culture. Whether you’re launching a new company or rethinking an existing one, this review will set you on the path to greater success.

Ready to uncover your organization's true potential?

Organizational Culture Assessment

Evaluate and Enhance Your Workplace Culture

Your organization’s culture drives performance, engagement, and success. In this 75-minute session, we’ll take a deep dive into the dynamics of your workplace culture to identify strengths, uncover challenges, and outline actionable steps to build a thriving, purpose-driven environment.

  • A comprehensive assessment of your organization’s current culture
  • Insights into employee alignment with company values and mission
  • Identification of areas for growth to improve collaboration and engagement
  • Actionable recommendations to foster a culture of innovation and trust

A strong organizational culture isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the backbone of a productive and resilient team. This assessment equips you with the tools and insights to create a work environment where employees are inspired, aligned, and empowered to achieve your company’s goals.

Ready to transform your workplace culture?

Communication Effectiveness Audit

Transform the Way Your Team Communicates

Effective communication is the cornerstone of any successful organization. This 75-minute session analyzes your team’s communication patterns, tools, and strategies to uncover barriers and enhance clarity, collaboration, and productivity.

  • An in-depth evaluation of internal and external communication practices
  • Identification of gaps in messaging, feedback loops, and team interactions
  • Strategies to improve transparency, engagement, and alignment
  • A tailored action plan to strengthen communication across all levels

Miscommunication can lead to lost opportunities, reduced efficiency, and team frustration. By improving how your organization communicates, you’ll create an environment where ideas flow freely, goals are clearly understood, and teams are equipped to perform at their best.

Ready to elevate your organization’s communication?

Linkedin Recommendations

Mke Sharrow
Mke SharrowCEO | C12 Business Forums
Dean is a multiplying leader. He invests in people, builds to vision, is a perennial learner and someone who mentors others towards whole life success as a way of life. His faith and character anchor him, while his passion for the industry and seeing others succeed creates a constant wake of stories of people being loved and impacted. He's increasing the integrity, relationship health and quality quotient for the industry.
Laura Koller Hopkins
Laura Koller HopkinsVice President of Membership at Mortgage Bankers Association
Dean is an amazing leader! The Shamrock team exemplifies of how Dean not only leads by example but has a high standard of follow through and integrity. Dean is one of the good guys in this industry and I’m proud to know him and be his friend. Not to mention, he knows Kevin.
Jeff Alain
Jeff AlainCEO | New Econcomy
I would highly recommend Dean. Spending two full days with him in our annual planning session was a gift to our leadership team. He facilitated well in that he provided space for us to work things out but kept us on task as it related to the agenda. As the CEO, one of the things that I welcomed and appreciated was his experience. So not only did he facilitate but he was also able to add some wisdom drawing on his own relevant experiences. If you have the chance to work with Dean, jump on it.
Daniel Balkun
Daniel Balkun President | Balkun Title & Closing
I've know Dean Harrington from the mortgage industry. He's been a mentor, business partner, friend and confidant for almost 20 years. Dean is a leader in the community, an amazing family man and a wealth of knowledge in many different areas! A true go to for guidance that anyone would need in life.
Samia DeMarco
Samia DeMarcoBusiness Development Director at Total Mortgage
Dean is one of the greatest people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting thus far in my career. His dedication to continued growth, paired with his passion for purpose-driven leadership and company culture (aligned with carefully developed core values) has afforded him one of the best teams I’ve witnessed. I’ve enjoyed working with him over the years, seeing the “Sham-Fam” in action, and reading his extremely clever out-of-office replies!

Free Resources

Dean's Blog

Personal reflections, journal entries, and in-depth articles on leadership and growth.

The Huddle

Video Series packed with business tips and insights to inspire your team and strategy.

Trading List

Resources, quotes, and tools that empower your leadership journey and inspire success.

Connect With

Dean Harrington

What I do is simple: I help CEOs and leadership teams align their culture, purpose, and communication. I ensure the CEO is back at the center of the planning process, with strategy as a core focus. My role is to guide and empower.

The company I led for 35 years was recognized as the #1 organization in our industry (out of 871 companies) for culture the year it was sold. Let me help you transform yours!