Grounded in Top Research and Field Calibration


Based on top university research (MIT and TU Munich) and calibrated with the experience of global F500 leader’s and top entrepreneur’s success factors, Lucendo delivers world-class tools and personalized behavioral insights that elevate leadership – strategically and in the everyday.


Holistic Methodology


The Lucendo methodology comprises on seamlessly integrated outer and inner framework which holistically spans Leadership across 6 distinct but comprehensive leadership areas and their 24 leadership domains. It incorporates research of successful people and companies.


Benchmarking and AI


Lucendo provides a platform with 1000’s of leaders behavioral patterns and scores by area and domains, separating the great from the poor in Proficiency and Maturity grids and this guides leaders along their comparable strengths and weaknesses compared to benchmarks at all scoring levels. AI is used to interpret behaviors in situational context and generating Leadership Development Plans.

Olaf is a business leader and lifelong student of leadership. Author of Legendary Leadership, he brings over 35 years of experience working with Fortune 500 executives and leaders across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Throughout his career, Olaf has witnessed both extraordinary and failed leadership firsthand – and how it impacts people, companies, and societies. These experiences inspired him to create Lucendo and the Lucendo Leadership Quotient™ - the first holistic leadership system that integrates methodology and measurement to help leaders grow by design, not by accident.

Previously, Olaf served as Global Vice President of Strategy & Transformation at Stanley Black & Decker and as Senior Managing Director & Partner at Accenture Strategy. He holds a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from TU Munich and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, Chicago.

Larissa is a strategist and leadership practitioner and senior leadership coach with a passion for turning complex challenges into measurable results. With more than 33 years of international experience, she has partnered with Fortune 500 leaders across North America, Europe, and Asia to drive transformation, growth, and cultural change.

Her work has centered on helping senior executives not only craft strategies but also embed them in leadership behaviors that shape organizations and societies. This conviction led her to co-create Lucendo and the Lucendo Leadership Quotient™ – the first holistic system that unites methodology and measurement to help leaders grow by design rather than by accident.

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Previously, Larissa served as Managing Director & Partner at Accenture Strategy, as Senior Managing Director of In-house Consulting at E.ON, and as a Managing Consultant at A.T. KEARNEY. She holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical and Energy Engineering from TU Munich and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, Chicago.

Empowering leaders to design and live purposeful leadership that creates positive value for organizations and the world.

We lead with honesty, treating everyone equally and without bias. We value continuous learning and the courage to choose integrity over convenience. With clarity and precision, we communicate openly, always aiming for impact that benefits not just individuals, but teams, organizations, and society.

Honesty  We say what we see – with leaders, teams, and ourselves. No sugarcoating, no flattery.

‍Equality We treat every leader equally, without politics, privilege, or bias.

‍Learning We believe growth never ends – for us and for those we serve.

‍Courage We stand for integrity over convenience, even when it costs us.

‍Clarity We communicate simply, measure precisely, and never hide behind jargon.

‍Impact We act so that leadership creates value beyond the individual – for teams, organizations, and society.