Align. Empower. Impact.

Rooted Aspen

We help mission-driven organizations turn their values into lived culture.

The Problem Isn’t People—It’s Misaligned Systems

The gap between values and culture emerges when behaviors and systems don’t align. Senior leaders may define clear values, but if middle leaders can’t translate them into daily practice—or frontline systems make them hard to live—culture drifts.

When This Happens, You See It Everywhere:

Miscommunication & Misalignment: Expectations are unclear, feedback feels inconsistent, and trust erodes.
Micromanagement & Disempowerment: Decision-making bottlenecks, everyone weighs in, no one feels ownership.
Firefighting Over Focus: Priorities shift constantly, meetings multiply, and real progress stalls.
Lack of Accountability: Deadlines are missed, roles blur, and performance becomes personal rather than systemic.
Conflict Avoidance & Egos: Teams avoid tough conversations, innovation fades, and mediocrity takes hold.

When values and culture drift apart, organizations pay the price—in engagement, performance, and trust.

Rooted Aspen helps close that gap by realigning values, behaviors, and systems—so culture becomes a lived experience, not just a statement.

We Build Alignment That Lasts.

Rooted Aspen develops leaders at every level to fulfill their unique role in creating and sustaining alignment—from strategy to systems to daily work.

Senior Leadership—Set Direction & Embed Strategy

We help leaders connect values to business decisions, ensuring they drive both performance and trust.

Mid-Level Managers—Translate Strategy into Daily Practice

We equip managers to reinforce priorities through systems, feedback, and team habits that make alignment sustainable.

Frontline Leaders—Live Values in Daily Work

We provide practical tools that make values-aligned behavior the easiest choice.

Our Work & Values

Rooted Aspen brings over two decades of experience at the intersection of behavioral science, strategy, and leadership development to help mission-driven organizations create intentional, lasting change. By strengthening the roots of an organization, we build clarity, empowered leaders, and cultures where positive impact becomes easier to achieve—and sustain.

We lead with curiosity, seeking to understand before acting. We explore challenges without judgement, uncovering whether the root causes lie in skills, systems, or both.

We lift others up, believing in shared success and empowering people and organizations to grow stronger together.

We leave organizations (and people) stronger than we found them, measuring success by the capability we help build. Our goal is for leaders to carry the work forward confidently—long after we are gone.

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Who We Work With

We partner wth mission-driven organizations that are committed to making a meaningful difference—from behavioral health and human services to education, social impact, and purpose-driven business.

Our clients understand that culture and leadership are essential to achieving sustainable impact. They value clarity, collaboration, and sustainability, and they are ready to invest in strengthening their roots.

Because we focus on the people who shape culture and the systems that sustain behavior, our work applies across sectors and scales.

We support organizations navigating growth, culture change, or leadership transitions who recognize that how work gets done is just as important as the work itself.

Our ideal partners share a willingness to look beneath the surface, address root causes, and build internal capacity for lasting change.

If that sounds like your organization, let’s talk about how we can strengthen your roots and expand your impact.

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Our Services

Culture Strategy

We help organizations align their values, systems, and people to build cultures where clarity, trust, and purpose thrive. From assessing your current culture to designing intention systems for change, we strengthen the roots that make positive impact easier and sustainable.
Leadership Development

We empower leaders at every level with the skills, confidence, and clarity to inspire others and drive meaningful results. Our programs blend behavioral science and practical tools to grow leaders who model alignment, lift others up, and lead with purpose.
Strategic Facilitation

We guide crucial conversations with structure, creativity, and neutrality to help teams find alignment, make clear decisions, and move forward together. Whether it is a retreat, planning session, or high-stakes discussion, we create space for clarity, collaboration, and shared commitment.