Leadership is a people business
Become a
leader worth
following.
Jon S. Rennie helps leaders and teams build trust, take ownership, and lead people well when the mission matters.
30+
Years Leading Teams
$200M
Sales Turnaround
600+
Employees Led
400+
Podcast Episodes
Clear paths for leaders, teams, and readers.
Speaking
Stories from the front lines of leadership for teams, conferences, and organizations.
Coaching
Practical executive guidance for leaders who want to build trust, clarity, and accountability.
Books
Field-tested leadership lessons for readers ready to become leaders worth following.
Podcast
Conversations with industry leaders and experts about what it takes to lead people well.
The Qualified Leadership Series
A practical toolkit for leaders who have the watch.
Jon’s books translate submarine leadership, manufacturing leadership, and executive experience into practical guidance for leaders responsible for both mission and people.
Latest insights
Recent leadership articles from Jon.
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Staying on Course: How to Protect Your Mission
As the machinery division officer on a nuclear submarine during the cold war, I had the challenging task of checking the boat…
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Leaders — It’s Not About You
Leadership is simple. It’s about influencing a group of people to accomplish a goal. The problem is most managers forget about the…
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Help! I’m in a new leadership role, what should I do?
A while back I was asked this timely question: Q: Jon, help! I’ve just started a new leadership role and really want…
Meet Jon
Hard-earned leadership guidance for people responsible for people.
Jon S. Rennie is a business leader, author, speaker, executive coach, and former U.S. Navy nuclear submarine officer. He is Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Peak Demand Inc. and has spent decades leading teams in demanding environments.
His books, podcast, speaking, and coaching all return to one central idea: leadership begins and ends with people.