Beretta was a Great Dane Therapy dog who worked with our company for 11 years. He was our Chief Happiness Officer and co-authored the book, Leadership Unleashed: A Great Dane’s Wisdom for the Business World. He had over 500 visits to hospitals, nursing homes, veteran’s facilities, and business offices.
Beretta assisted with our workshops on
- team building
- leadership development
- conflict resolution.
Dogs understand these concepts. They can resolve their conflicts quickly and efficiently without too many growls and snarls. They are pack animals and know what it means to be a part of a team. And he was a master at demonstrating leadership authenticity and empathy. We said goodbye to Beretta in May 2021 as he crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
The Legacy lives on, Meet Remington.
When our beloved Great Dane Beretta passed away, she left behind more than wonderful memories. She left a legacy of leadership lessons, quiet encouragement, and the reminder that influence often comes through presence rather than position.
Then Remington came into our lives.
Born on June 13, 2022, Remington—better known as Remi—is our second Great Dane to become part of the Strategic People Solutions family. Like Beretta, she is a fawn Great Dane with a gentle spirit, a calm presence, and an amazing ability to put people at ease. While no one could ever replace Beretta, Remi has begun writing her own leadership story.
As our Chief Happiness Officer, Remi has a remarkable way of helping people relax, reflect, and engage more openly. Whether she is greeting clients, sitting quietly during a workshop, or simply being present, she reminds us that trust is the foundation of every healthy relationship.
Through obedience training, agility, and everyday life, Remi has also become one of my greatest leadership teachers. Together, we’re discovering lessons about trust, communication, resilience, patience, and the courage to keep learning.
Those experiences inspired Leadership Lessons from Remington, where I share practical leadership insights drawn from our everyday adventures together. Because sometimes the most meaningful lessons come from a teacher with four paws.
We expect Remi to assist with workshops and with being present in any conflict resolution sessions. Danes have such a calming presence that any tension within the group lowers immediately.
Remi has actually developed into quite an agile lady. Through her obedience training sessions, we have learned a lot about leadership. Just like Beretta, she and I are exploring the nuances of being an effective leader . She continues to apear on the pages of this website.
