"Leaders Aren't Born. They're Built.
Jim Carlough is a battle-tested C-suite operator, bestselling author, and leadership transformation expert who has scaled $100M - $1B enterprises--and now equips leaders at every level with practical tools, humor, and humanity they need to thrive.
Key Proof Points:
•30+ Years leading enterprise transformations across healthcare SaaS and services
•Tripled revenue and scaled teams of 300+ while driving $100M+ P&L growth
•Author of The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap To Success - a practical guide for leaders worldwide
•Keynote Speaker trusted by CEO's, executives, colleges, and leadership teams seeking scalable change
Ready to transform your leadership culture, explore Jim's coaching programs, or to get the book, simply hit the "Book A Call" button below.
"Leaders Aren't Born. They're Built.
Jim Carlough is a battle-tested C-suite operator, bestselling author, and leadership transformation expert who has scaled $100M - $1B enterprises--and now equips leaders at every level with practical tools, humor, and humanity they need to thrive.
Key Proof Points:
•30+ Years leading enterprise transformations across healthcare SaaS and services
•Tripled revenue and scaled teams of 300+ while driving $100M+ P&L growth
•Author of The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap To Success - a practical guide for leaders worldwide
•Keynote Speaker trusted by CEO's, executives, colleges, and leadership teams seeking scalable change
Ready to transform your leadership culture, explore Jim's coaching programs, or to get the book, simply hit the "Book A Call" button below.
From Boardroom Turnarounds to Leadership Breakthroughs
Jim Carlough isn't a theorist--he's lived leadership where stakes are high and results matter. Across three decades, he's grown, turned around, and scaled organizations from start-ups to billion dollar market leaders. From early lessons from great great leaders to working at Perot Systems to tripling SaaS revenue as President of HealthTrio (now mPulse), Jim has proven that leadership isn't about charisma or titles--it's about integrity, focus, compassion, empathy, stability, and yes, even humor.
His philosophy--leaders aren't born, they're developed--fuels his mission to help organizations build leaders who deliver results and create cultures people want to follow. Whether coaching executives, addressing audiences as a keynote speaker, or guiding teams through transformation, Jim blends real-world KPI's with human connection. The result? Leaders who don't just inspire, but who execute.
"Jim possesses a unique combination of humor, charisma, intellect, and leadership skills that naturally draw people to him." Jeff Hickerson, Vice President, Client Services, Access Healthcare
From Boardroom Turnarounds to Leadership Breakthroughs
Jim Carlough isn't a theorist--he's lived leadership where stakes are high and results matter. Across three decades, he's grown, turned around, and scaled organizations from start-ups to billion dollar market leaders. From early lessons from great great leaders to working at Perot Systems to tripling SaaS revenue as President of HealthTrio (now mPulse), Jim has proven that leadership isn't about charisma or titles--it's about integrity, focus, compassion, empathy, stability, and yes, even humor.
His philosophy--leaders aren't born, they're developed--fuels his mission to help organizations build leaders who deliver results and create cultures people want to follow. Whether coaching executives, addressing audiences as a keynote speaker, or guiding teams through transformation, Jim blends real-world KPI's with human connection. The result? Leaders who don't just inspire, but who execute.
"Jim possesses a unique combination of humor, charisma, intellect, and leadership skills that naturally draw people to him." Jeff Hickerson, Vice President, Client Services, Access Healthcare
KEYNOTE
Keynotes That Transform Leaders-With Humor, Humanity, and Hard Metrics
Jim isn't just a speaker-he's an enterprise strategist who knows how to turn ideas into impact. His keynotes combine practical playbooks, case studies, and KPI's with humor and story, ensuring audiences leave with more than inspiration: they leave with tools.
Signature Talks:
1. The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap to Success
•Master Integrity, Focus, Compassion, Stability, Empathy and Humor
•Build trust, strengthen accountability, and drive measurable outcomes
2. Building High-Performance Teams
•The 5 Keys to fostering collaboration, trust, and accountability
•Turn fragmented groups into cohesive, motivated, results-driven teams
3. Managed Change: Avoiding the 5 Mistakes That Derail Transformation
•How to move beyond "change management" into sustainable change
•Proven methods to reduce resistence and align culture to strategy
Why Book Jim?
Enterprise credibility + human connection. He's led $100M-$1B businesses, and he knows what keeps leaders up at night. Meeting planners trust him to deliver engaging, ROI-driven keynotes that audiences remember long after the applause
KEYNOTE
Keynotes That Transform Leaders-With Humor, Humanity, and Hard Metrics
Jim isn't just a speaker-he's an enterprise strategist who knows how to turn ideas into impact. His keynotes combine practical playbooks, case studies, and KPI's with humor and story, ensuring audiences leave with more than inspiration: they leave with tools.
Signature Talks:
1. The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap to Success
•Master Integrity, Focus, Compassion, Stability, Empathy and Humor
•Build trust, strengthen accountability, and drive measurable outcomes
2. Building High-Performance Teams
•The 5 Keys to fostering collaboration, trust, and accountability
•Turn fragmented groups into cohesive, motivated, results-driven teams
3. Managed Change: Avoiding the 5 Mistakes That Derail Transformation
•How to move beyond "change management" into sustainable change
•Proven methods to reduce resistence and align culture to strategy
Why Book Jim?
Enterprise credibility + human connection. He's led $100M-$1B businesses, and he knows what keeps leaders up at night. Meeting planners trust him to deliver engaging, ROI-driven keynotes that audiences remember long after the applause
👨🏫 KEYNOTE
Leaders aren't born Leaders, they become leaders
The age-old notion that leaders are born, not made, is a myth. This talk will debunk the common belief that innate leadership abilities discourage individuals from pursuing leadership roles.
Many aspiring leaders struggle with identifying the skills they need. This talk offers a structured approach by outlining six key attributes that can be intentionally cultivated.
Drawing from over 30 years of experience, Jim will share his six key attributes of leadership. These attributes have been honed through experience, mentorship, and deliberate personal growth.
The age-old notion that leaders are born, not made, is a myth. This talk will debunk the common belief that innate leadership abilities discourage individuals from pursuing leadership roles.
Many aspiring leaders struggle with identifying the skills they need. This talk offers a structured approach by outlining six key attributes that can be intentionally cultivated.
Drawing from over 30 years of experience, Jim will share his six key attributes of leadership. These attributes have been honed through experience, mentorship, and deliberate personal growth.
👨🏫 KEYNOTE
▶ Discover the six key attributes of great leaders.
▶ Learn the keys to building strong, effective teams.
▶ Understand the difference between Change
Management and Managed Change and identify the five common mistakes leaders make.
👨🏫 KEYNOTE
Leaders aren't born Leaders, they become leaders
The age-old notion that leaders are born, not made, is a myth. This talk will debunk the common belief that innate leadership abilities discourage individuals from pursuing leadership roles.
Many aspiring leaders struggle with identifying the skills they need. This talk offers a structured approach by outlining six key attributes that can be intentionally cultivated.
Drawing from over 30 years of experience, Jim will share his six key attributes of leadership. These attributes have been honed through experience, mentorship, and deliberate personal growth.
The age-old notion that leaders are born, not made, is a myth. This talk will debunk the common belief that innate leadership abilities discourage individuals from pursuing leadership roles.
Many aspiring leaders struggle with identifying the skills they need. This talk offers a structured approach by outlining six key attributes that can be intentionally cultivated.
Drawing from over 30 years of experience, Jim will share his six key attributes of leadership. These attributes have been honed through experience, mentorship, and deliberate personal growth.
👨🏫 KEYNOTE
▶ Discover the six key attributes of great leaders.
▶ Learn the keys to building strong, effective teams.
▶ Understand the difference between Change
Management and Managed Change and identify the five common mistakes leaders make.
In The News
Author Jim Carlough Releases Groundbreaking Book on Leadership Excellence
Jim Carlough Releases First Book: A Leadership Roadmap to High-Performance Teams
In The News
Author Jim Carlough Releases Groundbreaking Book on Leadership Excellence
Jim Carlough Releases First Book: A Leadership Roadmap to High-Performance Teams
Author's Corner
The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap To Success
Written by Jim Carlough. Released December 2024.
Author's Corner
The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap To Success
Written by Jim Carlough. Released December 2024.
Whether you’re an aspiring leader, HR professional, or a mid-level manager looking to enhance your skills, The Leaders Roadmap offers practical takeaways to fuel your personal and professional growth. Expect to explore topics such as leadership struggles, organizational culture, and innovative approaches to team development, all designed to inspire and empower.
Tune in to learn from the best, subscribe to stay ahead in your leadership journey, and join the conversation as we chart the course to becoming more effective, compassionate, and focused leaders.
Whether you’re an aspiring leader, HR professional, or a mid-level manager looking to enhance your skills, The Leaders Roadmap offers practical takeaways to fuel your personal and professional growth. Expect to explore topics such as leadership struggles, organizational culture, and innovative approaches to team development, all designed to inspire and empower.
Tune in to learn from the best, subscribe to stay ahead in your leadership journey, and join the conversation as we chart the course to becoming more effective, compassionate, and focused leaders.
Event Planners
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Event Planners
I’m excited to partner with you and help you exceed your expectations as we work together to deliver an outstanding experience at your event!
I’m committed to our partnership. Here you will final all you need as you prepare for your event. If you cannot find what you need, please contact us at [email protected] or use the link below to book a call with you.
© 2025 Jim Carlough • Motivational Speaker
© 2025 Jim Carlough • Motivational Speaker