About Xcel Leadership Group
Build leaders.
Build systems.
Get out of daily fire drills.
Most small businesses don’t need more motivation—they need clear leadership + repeatable operations so the team stops depending on the owner for every decision.
Xcel Leadership Group helps solopreneurs, small business owners, and emerging leaders build confidence, consistency, and accountability through leadership development, SOP implementation, and practical coaching.
25+ years in corporate HR and leadership
Leadership + Operations (SOPs) + People Strategy (not “training-only”)
Application-first tools your team can use immediately
Meet Vicky Barto
Founder & Leadership Strategist
With over 25 years of corporate HR and leadership experience, Vicky has spent her career helping organizations align people, process, and purpose—so performance improves without burning everyone out.
She’s led teams, built leaders, and redesigned operations for healthcare practices, service-based businesses, and growing organizations. Today, she brings that same real-world experience to small businesses that want to scale with stability—not stress.
Credentials & Training (keep tight):
Certifications/Training: John Maxwell Leadership | Emotional Intelligence | DISC
Our Mission
To help small businesses and growing organizations develop leaders who think strategically, lead with confidence, and build teams that thrive.
Because strong leadership doesn’t happen by accident, it happens by design.
Mini promise:
We help you replace “constant follow-ups” with clear expectations, capable leaders, and systems that actually stick.
Our Values
Clarity: Lead with purpose and focus.
Integrity: Do the right thing, even when it’s hard.
Growth: Always learning, always improving.
Empowerment: Help others rise, not just comply.
Legacy: Build systems and leaders that last.
What Makes Xcel Different
A lot of leadership programs stay in theory. Xcel is built for implementation.
We blend three things most businesses keep separate, then wonder why the same issues keep repeating:
Leadership Development — so leaders communicate clearly, set expectations, and build trust.
Operational Systems (SOPs) — so work gets done consistently, even when you’re not in the room.
People Strategy — so your team is aligned, accountable, and able to perform at their best.
Bottom line: We don’t just build better leaders. We build the structure that helps leaders succeed.
Who We Serve
Xcel is a fit for:
Small businesses scaling operations (and feeling the strain).
Clinics + service-based teams with turnover, inconsistency, or unclear systems.
New and emerging leaders who need confidence, tools, and structure.
Organizations ready to build a culture of trust + accountability, without micromanagement.
If you’re looking for generic leadership inspiration with no implementation, we’re probably not your people. If you want practical tools that change what happens Monday morning, welcome.
The Xcel Approach
1. Assess – Identify gaps in leadership, process, or team culture.
2. Design – Build a leadership and operational roadmap customized to your goals.
3. Develop – Implement systems and training that create measurable results.
The Result
When you partner with Xcel Leadership Group, you’ll:
Gain leaders who make confident, informed decisions.
Create consistency and accountability across teams.
Build a business that runs smoothly — with or without you.
