Meet Linda LaNoue
Creative consultant. Strategic thinker. Relational leader.
Deeply rooted in mid-Michigan, dedicated to social impact.
My passion for community engagement began in childhood. From early experiences supporting my family’s home-based business to leading large-scale community initiatives, I enjoy supporting people to create meaningful change. My career has been devoted to helping teams confront hard truths, build healthier systems, and reimagine new paths forward. I am compelled to demonstrate what is possible when we reckon with our history, remediate what is undermining our well-being, and realize new possibilities about our collective future.
Mission-Driven by Design
My mission is to support teams in transition to
address workforce and personal challenges, together.
At LaNoue & Company LLC, I support organizations working at the intersection of equity, healing, and enhancing public good. In partnership with community-minded organizations, I help teams bring transformative ideas to life — in kitchens, gardens, classrooms, churches, and the heart of places we cherish. My work is grounded in place-based and historical awareness, and fueled by the belief that meaningful change happens when we gather, heal, and create together.
Through hands-on facilitation, creative production, and thoughtful strategy, I support leaders in addressing some of the most pressing needs to reimagine what’s possible. With intention and joy, I guide projects and partnerships that are as practical as they are visionary.
Vision for the Future
I believe we can build a more just and connected future by strengthening the systems that support our everyday lives. We do this by examining, bolstering, and building structures that help us care for each other. This especially important in regions most affected by economic hardship and environmental degradation, where needs continue to compound and resources are far too few.
By strengthening connections that support our daily lives, I aim to expand access to fresh, ready-to-eat food; ensure comprehensive services are accessible to address our health/wellness needs; and create environments where people can heal from toxic and chronic stressors. This can be done through public/private partnerships that address the root causes of our social ills and demonstrate trust each step of the way.
As the daughter of two creatives, I know firsthand the power of the creative and performing arts to help us dream of better ways to live together. By collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, we will design bold experiences that facilitate reconciliation with each other and with the natural world around us.
Values-Focused
After years of personal reflection and growth, supported by many values-based exercises, I’ve come to recognize two guiding principles that anchor my life and work:
- Community — to commune with intention, navigate challenges through the lens of social equity, and show up when it matters most.
- Integrity — to practice radical honest and stay accountable to daily actions that align with God’s will for my life.
As a lifelong learner, I know our values can evolve as we gain new experiences and perspectives. I remain open to how my values may shift in the years to come — and I invite you to regularly explore what matters most to you, too.
If you’d like to think more about your values, I encourage you to explore this list of core values curated by Brené Brown. Then, visit my Community page to learn about guided experiences designed to help you tune into your priorities and live in alignment with them.
Reflection prompt:
What would change in your life if you further prioritized what matters most to you?
Collaborative Communication Meets Strategic Action
I help teams imagine what’s possible, then build the structures to make it happen. By recognizing individuals’ strengths and amplifying them, I strengthen the relational infrastructure of teams to sustain more long-term success.
