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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The Crushing Weight of Bureaucracy
When I started my corporate career, I worked for a global company led by the hard-charging CEO, Percy Barnevik. He believed in…
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12 Rules for Success that Turned a Small Family Business into a Global Brand
Bill Marriott, former CEO of Marriott International, learned business and leadership by observing his father, J. Willard Marriott. The elder Marriott was…
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Are You Truly a Leader?
Great article by Steve Keating. If you strip away your title, position, and authority, are you still a leader?
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.