Leadership Development

Are great leaders born or can exceptional leadership be learned? With over four decades spent as CEO, Principal, and serial entrepreneur, Jay McDonald has led thousands of people and is an invaluable resource for bringing out the creativity, passion, and exceptional leadership in senior executives and decision makers. With innovative solutions, expert advice, and practical ideas for optimizing performance, Jay brings trust, authenticity, and immeasurable value to challenged professionals.

Leadership Then & Now

July 01, 2022

Celebrating our nation's birthday reaffirms the gift of freedom crafted by our founding fathers. This loose knit...Read More

Jay's Straight Talk CXVIII...Murray Lynn: A True Hero & Living Legacy

February 02, 2021

One of the most outstanding leaders in my lifetime was both a hero in life, and someone whose legacy will...Read More

Building a Perpetual Winner: Investing in Your Core Leadership

October 30, 2018

When Alabama clinched the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship with a 26-23 overtime win over Georgia...Read More

The Four Phases of a Successful Leadership Transition

September 06, 2018

As leaders, all of us have assumed new leadership roles, either our first or one of many new challenges....Read More

Jay’s Straight Talk CXVII…Effective Leadership Requires More Than Just High IQ

August 28, 2018

If you're smart enough to be in a leadership position you probably have a pretty high IQ. But if you want to bring...Read More

Jay’s Straight Talk CXVI…Leadership = Lifelong Learning: Dogs Don’t Chase Parked Cars

July 15, 2017

Computer speeds double every 18 months according to Moore's Law. Although it's hard to imagine smaller microchips,...Read More

Jay’s Straight Talk CXV…Leadership: Our Founding Fathers vs. Today’s Leaders

July 04, 2017

Celebrating our country's 241st anniversary of birth makes us grateful for our freedom and for the wisdom and...Read More

Jay’s Straight Talk CXIV…A Call for “Creative Leadership” I-85 bridge collapse in Atlanta illustrates how adversity brings challenges and opportunities for all leaders

April 07, 2017

Recently Atlanta experienced a terrible fire and bridge collapse altering the lives of residents and visitors and...Read More

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