With over 30 years of leadership experience, Jim Carlough is a highly respected business strategist, keynote speaker, and best-selling author. Throughout his career, Jim has built a reputation for driving dynamic growth and cultural transformation across a wide range of healthcare organizations from fast-paced startups to established industry giants. His expertise lies in not only scaling operations and revenue, but in revitalizing underperforming teams, igniting leadership potential, and guiding organizations through complex periods of transition and change.

Jim’s leadership journey is grounded in real-world results. He has helped companies navigate market disruptions, align vision with execution, and implement leadership structures that produce lasting impact. With a deep understanding of both strategy and people, Jim brings a unique ability to bridge operational performance with purpose-driven leadership an ability that has earned him the trust of executives, boards, and professionals across the country.

At the heart of Jim’s approach is a powerful belief: leaders aren’t born; they’re developed. This philosophy challenges the long-held myth that leadership is a gift reserved for a select few. Instead, Jim emphasizes that leadership is a learnable, repeatable skill set—one that grows through experience, intentionality, feedback, and the right frameworks. His work centers on helping individuals unlock their leadership capacity, no matter their starting point.

His best-selling book, The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap to Success, distills decades of leadership insight into a practical, actionable guide. Drawing from personal experience, coaching sessions, and organizational case studies, Jim outlines the six essential traits every leader must cultivate: vision, communication, integrity, adaptability, accountability, and servant leadership. His writing and speaking provide not just information, but transformation empowering leaders to step into their role with clarity, confidence, and impact.

Jim is a sought-after speaker for conferences, corporate events, and leadership development programs. Known for his relatable stories, clear frameworks, and down-to-earth delivery, he brings energy and substance to every room he steps into. Whether working with C-suite executives or emerging team leads, Jim is passionate about equipping others to lead with authenticity, resilience, and vision.

Today, Jim continues to mentor leaders, consult organizations, and deliver keynote addresses nationwide. His mission is simple but profound: to develop leaders who lead well, create cultures that thrive, and build businesses that not only succeed but endure.