About Groveland

We are committed to empowering new leaders with the guidance and resources they need from the beginning, helping them thrive without avoidable obstacles.

Our Story

Groveland was created to change the outdated approach to leadership development.

We are committed to empowering new leaders with the guidance and resources they need from the beginning, helping them thrive without avoidable obstacles.

Why We Exist

At Groveland, we believe leadership development should start from day one. Aspiring leaders often have to prove themselves before receiving any training or support. This outdated approach leads to unnecessary frustration and negative impacts on teams and organizations.

We're here to change that. Join us and redefine the leadership journey.

-Founded in 2020

Core Values

These principles guide everything we do at Groveland and form the foundation of our approach to leadership development.

  • "You don't rise to the level of your goals; you fall to the level of your habits." We build lasting leadership by developing strong habits.

  • Everyone can teach and learn. We foster a community of mutual support and continuous improvement.

  • Admitting challenges and seeking help is the first step to true growth.

  • Life’s too short not to enjoy it. We find joy in every situation, making even the toughest challenges more manageable.

Meet Our Co-Founders

With decades of combined experience in leadership development, our co-founders are passionate about transforming how organizations develop their emerging leaders.

Rick Rittmaster

Co-Founder & Leadership Coach

Rick specializes in developing emerging leaders and building high-performing teams through practical, experience-based coaching. With over 15 years of leadership development experience, he has helped hundreds of new managers transition successfully into their leadership roles.

Prior to founding Groveland, Rick served as a leadership development executive at several Fortune 500 companies, where he witnessed firsthand the challenges that new leaders face without proper support and training.

Scott Jacobs

Co-Founder & Leadership Coach

Scott brings extensive experience in leadership development and organizational transformation, helping professionals unlock their full potential. His approach combines practical leadership frameworks with personalized coaching to create lasting behavioral change.

Before co-founding Groveland, Scott was a leadership consultant who worked with over 100 companies across industries, giving him unique insights into the common challenges that emerging leaders face and the most effective strategies to overcome them.

"We founded Groveland with a simple mission: to provide emerging leaders with the support and training they need from day one, not after they've already struggled."

Phone : 952-270-9699

Email info@grovelandleadership.com

Head Office: Minnetonka, MN

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