Dr. Tem Lawal

Founding Partner & CEO of Ellum Leadership Advisors

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Advisor to the visionaries building the future. Dr. Tem Lawal guides entrepreneurs and business leaders to master their unique abilities and lead their organizations with conviction.

Trusted Advisor

As a close confidant to founders and executives, Tem leverages a sophisticated blend of coaching and behavioral science that equips leaders to discover their gifts and lead with confidence. His expert guidance helps leaders get unstuck, shortcut painful mistakes, and provides a vital relief valve during their most challenging moments.

Talent Strategist

Tem architects comprehensive talent strategies that transform the entire workforce into a finely tuned performance engine. By leveraging the latest frameworks and cutting-edge HR technology, he aligns business goals with the high-performance people processes required to make them a reality.

Thought Leader

Tem is a sought-after expert on developing leaders for the modern business ecosystem. He provides research-driven insights and frameworks for business and HR leaders to sharpen leadership, optimize team performance, and navigate the future of work.

“Building a company will teach you far more about yourself than you’ll ever learn about profits or markets. The one truly rare commodity in business is the person you become while building it.”

Tem Lawal, Ph.D.

Tem Lawal, Ph.D.

Founding Partner & CEO at Ellum Leadership Advisors