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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What Happens When Leaders throw People Under the Bus?
The American public witnessed two colossal leadership failures in the past month – a botched withdrawal of troops in Afghanistan and an…
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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…
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Why Leadership Matters
One leader can make a difference in any situation and any organization. You might have seen the news this week that Ernest Shackleton’s ship,…
Meet Jon
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.