--- title: Making the Organization with Tom Foster Part II description: Chris Comeaux invites Tom Foster back to follow up on a podcast from August 2024 and delve further into the intricacies of organizational structure, leadership, and work levels. --- [Anatomy of Leadership ](https://www.teleioscn.org/anatomy-of-leadership) # [Making the Organization with Tom Foster Part II](https://www.teleioscn.org/anatomy-of-leadership/making-the-organization-with-tom-foster-part-ii) Written by [Chris Comeaux](https://www.teleioscn.org/anatomy-of-leadership/author/chris-comeaux) | Jan 29, 2025 12:43:48 PM Chris Comeaux invites Tom Foster back to follow up on a podcast from August 2024 and delve further into the intricacies of organizational structure, leadership, and work levels.       Tom shares insights from his extensive experience in executive coaching and organizational assessments, emphasizing the importance of understanding cognitive development and the role of structure in successful 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