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Are you ready to transform your leadership?

This page is just as much about you as it is me. You’re here because you want to know if I can help you become the leader people want to follow or build a team that people don’t want to leave. You want better. I can get you there—and beyond. That’s why I established Your Best Leadership. Whether working with you as a coach, trainer or speaker, I am committed to your success.

Let’s talk about what you need and how I can help.

How do you know I’m a fit for you?

My ability to effectively partner with you today has been honed by years of experience consulting, leading, managing and, yes, following. Successful outcomes for my clients include:

  • Organizations increase employee engagement, reduce turnover, break down silos and build stronger leadership pipelines.
  • Teams effectively communicate, efficiently collaborate, maximize productivity and rise to surprising levels of innovation.
  • Individuals find a renewed sense of purpose and become better leaders, managers and collaborators.

We can tailor a leadership development program that fits your needs.

Want to know more about me?

After enjoying a 30-plus-year career as a CPA and organizational leader, I launched Your Best Leadership to partner with organizations to develop leaders everyone wants to follow, build teams no one wants to leave, and deliver exceptional results. I deliver these outcomes through keynote speaking, corporate training, leadership coaching, and team facilitation.

Here’s a quick overview of my professional journey: 

  • B.A. in Business Administration from Bethel University, St. Paul, MN
  • Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of Minnesota
  • 18 years as a practicing CPA at Wallace, Lokhorst & Company, eventually becoming Managing Partner
  • 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience as a Chief Financial Officer, Development Director, and Camp Director
  • M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
  • Adjunct faculty, School of Business and Nonprofit Management, North Park University in Chicago
  • Certified facilitator of RightPath workplace behavior and leadership assessments
  • Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coach Federation
  • Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation from the National Speakers Association
  • Past President and Board Member of the Minnesota Chapter of the National Speakers Association

All of these experiences gave me a front-row seat to observe the far-reaching and long-lasting impact of good leadership and healthy teams. 

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Five guiding values are:

  1. Holistic Excellence
  2. Growth Mindset
  3. Bias for Action
  4. Desire Over Fear
  5. Legacy Thinking

My book, Mission-Critical Leadership: How Smart Managers Lead Well in All Directions, is the result of these five values and my belief in a John Maxwell mantra: Everything rises and falls on leadership.

Oh, on a personal note, I love grandparenting and being “Papa” to my four adorable “littles,” as I call them. I enjoy living on one of Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes, riding bike, playing golf (badly), learning pickleball, and taking walks with my wife, Barb, and our dog, Oreo.
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Now that you know more about me, let’s talk about you.

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    Testimonials.
    Mark P. Fisher
    Founder & Chief Encourager, Inspiring Growth

    Years ago - I tried like crazy to hire Jon as my CFO. It just didn't work out. During the process as well as years afterwards I grew to respect Jon's straight forward observations, rich and wise insights and subtle humor. He is a rare human being with a combination of analytical and empathetic skills. I'm a Jon fan!

    Doris Gomez, PhD
    Dean, School of Business & Leadership, Regent University

    Jon is a true professional and expert when it comes to leadership development, coaching and organizational consulting. His integrity and expertise are unmatched.

    Princeton, MN 55371
    612.381.6275
    jon@yourbestleadership.com