Leadership is a people business
Become a
leader worth
following.
Dr. Rennie helps leaders and teams build trust, take ownership, and lead people well when the mission matters.
30+
Years Leading Teams
$200M
Sales Turnaround
2500+
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.
Dr. Rennie’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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It’s Good to be Liked but Even Better to be Respected
My first commanding officer in the Navy was a hard ass and it was one of the best learning experiences of my…
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Learning to Love Customer Complaints
Bob wasn’t happy. The product we designed specifically for him didn’t fit. After months of work creating a special component, we failed.…
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3 Reasons why Engineers make the Best CEOs
When you look to develop the leadership talent in your organization, where do you go? Many companies look to sales, marketing,…
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Hard-earned leadership guidance for people responsible for people.
Dr. Rennie is a business professor, leadership author, speaker, executive coach, and former U.S. Navy nuclear submarine officer. He is Co-Founder and former CEO of AccuGrid Technologies 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.