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.

Dad, A Perfect Role Model

June 13, 2024

On this Father's Day weekend, my mind wanders smilingly to memories of my Dad, real and imagined ... My Dad,...

Leadership Then & Now

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

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

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

Building a Perpetual Winner: Investing in Your Core Leadership

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

The Four Phases of a Successful Leadership Transition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jay’s Straight Talk CXII…Ladies and Gentlemen

Admittedly I grew up in an era of greater innocence and seemingly stronger social mores. Early in life, my mother...

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