Chears uses a thorough assessment process, critical analysis and pragmatic strategies to effectively diagnose and improve complex organizational systems and develop executive leadership.
- Deborah Harrington, Former President, Woods Fund of Chicago
Victor is a master of reflection in action. He has exceptional ability to listen, challenge, frame and reframe the work.
- Ann Woodward, Former Vice President, Mercy Housing
In a seamless, “low-impact” fashion, Chears pulled together our staff’s corporate self-image, desired employee traits, company goals and shortfalls, so that we could bring our individual visions into synch with each other.
- Steve Kase, President, ASK Products
I have engaged Victor in several major projects because of his systems-based approach to organizational assessment, his intuitive understanding, and diplomatic approach to the culture and power dynamics found in the nonprofit sector. He has an uncanny ability to confront the difficult issue while maintaining balance in complex relationships.
- Theresa Mayberry, former President, Grace Hill Settlement House
Victor Chears is a wonderful convergence of intelligence, insight, and experience. He provided invaluable work in guiding Hispanic Housing’s staff and board to a collective vision for our future during our recent strategic planning process.
- Hipolito 'Paul' Roldan, President & CEO, Hispanic Housing Development Corporation
He has real gift for telling the truth in a way that makes us want to do our best and make changes when we need them.
- Luckett Davidson, Founder, TouchStone Coaching and Consulting
Victor is a trusted advisor who consistently demonstrates a level of professionalism and creativity.
- Linda Anderson, HR Director, Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago
He is a thorough facilitator with creative ideas and the determination to dig deep and challenge norms. He is incredibly professional to work with and was highly regarded by all in the organization.
- Phoebe Tree, former Executive Director, The Michael Jordan Foundation
Victor Chears is a vision-driven professional who knows and understands diverse audiences including community leaders, corporate professionals, elected government officials and everyone in between.
- Jean Butzen, Mission Plus Strategy Consulting (former Executive Director, Lakefront Supportive Housing)
He asked us good (and tough) questions, helped us see different sides of issues, helped us focus on key decisions we had to make, and coached me in critical ways.
- Gail Russell, former Executive Director, Sarah’s Circle
He possesses superior focus, is able to conceptualize a solution, then define and execute action steps that are necessary to achieve superior goals.
- Tia Schrean, Senior Compliance Officer, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
