A High-Performing Culture Starts with Outliers
Our Why
Outliers courageously challenge the way things have always been done and take action to make them better.
We motivate outliers to build the kind of lives they can be proud of and inspire them to pay it forward as they serve others.
Culture Change is Inspired, Not Mandated
All-for-one, One-for-all
Our approach to culture change involves everyone, every step of the way. From leaders to individual contributors, we embrace camaraderie and build culture together.
Tailored Renewal
Every organization has different goals, needs, demands. All of these are incorporated at every step of the process, bringing about the renewal that can only come from within.
Data-driven, Time-tested Strength
The data tell the story of the strength and resilience your culture change efforts have yielded and you will see an organization transformed.
Inspiration, Tools, and a Connected Community.
How We Work
We start with the why that brings your whole organization together, then we inspire everyone to rally behind it.
We provide practical tools, knowledge, and hands-on guidance that build a lasting foundation for resilience.
We connect leaders from different organizations and industries...building a resilient community one Outlier at a time.
Hear from Other Outliers
This challenges traditional orthodoxy for me. There's a lot of data and science behind her process, so we're excited about it!
J. Scott Whitt, Assistant Chief
Lexington Fire Department
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To be able to network with other professionals, and learn the things we've learned is really truly outstanding, and what we've accomplished in 2 and a 1/2 days is amazing - and I know it's just the beginning.
Rachel Tolber, Chief
Redlands Police Department
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Pioneering Resilience
Dr. Renee Thornton
A veteran and pioneer in public safety wellness, Dr. Renee Thornton founded Pathfinder Resilience after her research revealed the powerful impact that tailored therapeutic training has on eliminating mental health stigma in emergency service agencies. From there, Dr. Renee has tailored her resources to the unique characteristics of high-performing cultures.