Why Lobo Leaders?
In Spanish, lobo means wolf. Wolves symbolize strength, resilience, and courage. They thrive both independently and as part of a pack - a perfect metaphor for middle managers.
We created Lobo Leaders because too often, the middle is overlooked. Organizations invest billions in leadership training, yet most managers still feel underprepared. We’re here to change that.
Our Leadership Team
Dr. David Livingston is the Co-founder of Lobo Leaders, a firm that specializes in delivering immersive leadership certification programs to equip individuals with the capability, credibility, and community to lead with impact. He is a senior leader with over 15 years of experience designing and delivering transformative leadership development programs for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and global organizations. As the former Managing Partner of the McChrystal Academy at McChrystal Group, he spearheaded the design, innovation, and delivery of blended learning solutions that equip leaders to drive performance, resilience, and adaptability in complex environments.
David has partnered with organizations such as Bank of America, General Mills, ExxonMobil, Pfizer, Norfolk Southern, Anheuser-Busch, and FEMA to architect scalable development programs, launch digital learning platforms, and deliver executive-level workshops that achieve measurable results. His expertise spans leadership development, curriculum design, executive team facilitation, team building, and strategic program management.
A recognized thought leader, David has co-authored articles with General Stanley McChrystal and contributed to widely read publications on resilient leadership.
With a doctorate in education and a career grounded in both human-centric design and business impact, David is passionate about building high-performing leaders and teams prepared to thrive in uncertainty.
Dr. David Livingston
Danielle Tenconi
Danielle Tenconi is the Co-founder of Lobo Leaders and a senior leadership and communications strategist with over 20 years of global experience helping leaders and organizations elevate performance through purpose, storytelling, and human connection. She brings a unique blend of marketing, leadership, and advisory expertise from senior roles at McChrystal Group, Accenture, Merck, and Unilever—where she designed and led transformative programs that built capability, strengthened culture, and inspired change.
As Chief Marketing Officer and Partner at McChrystal Group, Danielle architected the firm’s brand transformation and launched On Character, a New York Times bestseller that amplified its global voice in leadership. She partnered with executives at organizations including Visa, Anheuser-Busch, and USAA to translate strategy into impact—helping leaders align teams, shape culture, and communicate with authenticity and purpose.
Before co-founding Lobo Leaders, Danielle led large-scale leadership and capability programs across industries and regions—developing senior marketers, facilitating executive learning experiences, and coaching leaders to drive clarity, trust, and engagement. Her earlier work with Accenture and Merck spanned leadership development, global brand building, and strategic communication for Fortune 500 clients, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
Danielle’s expertise lies in leadership development, strategic storytelling, and executive communications. With a background in journalism and a passion for human-centered growth, she helps leaders discover their authentic voice and lead with clarity, empathy, and conviction in times of complexity and change.