Dr. R. Harrison Baxter
Founder and Managing Director
As the Founder and Managing Director of Impactful Solutions Academy, I am passionate about redefining leadership through reflective practices, emotional intelligence, and neuroscience insights. With a strong foundation in finance, strategic leadership, and psychology, I created the R³™ methodology—Reflect → Respond → Rise—to guide leaders in navigating today’s complex organizational landscapes. Through my work, I strive to equip individuals and teams with the tools needed for authentic, sustainable leadership transformation.
Over the years, my journey has included significant leadership roles at the Center for Employment Opportunities, Maximus Federal, and ASML-Applied Semiconductor Machines Lithography. These experiences, paired with my academic achievements, have shaped a leadership philosophy that bridges practical impact with scholarly research. Recognized internationally, my contributions include being:
- Featured in over 200 global publications
- Recipient of the Leadership Excellence Award
- Awarded an honorary doctorate from iChange Nations™
- International Impact Award winner for my book, The Reflective Advantage
- 2X Best Selling Author on leadership and personal development
Beyond professional pursuits, I am dedicated to personal growth and community service, often investing my time in physical fitness, studying advanced leadership psychology, and volunteering with youth programs. Through Impactful Solutions Academy, I am proud to help leaders not only excel but inspire lasting, meaningful change.
I specialize in helping leaders unlock their full potential through transformative leadership programs and dynamic speaking engagements. Based in New York City, I offer keynote speaking, executive coaching, and tailored leadership training that focuses on reflective leadership, emotional intelligence, and ...
What sets my work apart is my focus on internal transformation as the foundation of true leadership. I’ve found that the most successful leaders are those who take the time to reflect on their actions, emotions, and decisions. My proprietary R³™ methodology—Reflect → Respond → Rise—helps leaders tap into their ...
I started Impactful Solutions Academy because I realized that effective leadership is about more than just strategic decision-making—it requires deep self-awareness and the ability to lead from within. My experience in leadership psychology and coaching showed me that many traditional programs focus on external ...