He is an internationally known speaker, best-selling author and an expert in growing great leaders. John is also a working CEO, leading Serving Leaders (formerly Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation) and its diverse staff in far-reaching community and business partnerships to "transform the culture of Pittsburgh by building the character of its leaders."

John has impacted the lives of over 100,000 people from around the world through his best-selling books, keynote addresses, and workshops. John's research and writing on leadership and management focus on both the character qualities and the core competencies found in those leaders who consistently outperform the competition and attract the very best workers. John speaks on the subjects of leadership, worker engagement, and personal and professional transformation.

His internationlly best-selling books The Serving Leader and Ten Thousand Horses, co-authored with Ken Jennings, have been translated into nine languages, garning highest praise from leadership gurus Frances Hesselbeing, Max DePree, Ken Blanchard, Laurie Beth Jones and William Pollard and from executives at Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Boston Scientific, Integris, Inc., The UPS Store, Trilogy Global Advisors, and U.S. Cellular, to name a few.

John's newly released book, With: A True Story, expands John's reputation for deeply moving story-telling. Whether in his books, stories or keynote speeches, John addresses the challenges of life and leadership with an authority of understanding that quickly connects him to the minds and hearts of his audiences. John's presence in the room - his generous heart and passionate intelligence - raises sights and lifts spirits. Whether reflecting on matters of leadership, human engagement, trust, or personal and professional growth, those who encounter John come away knowing that he deeply grasps the daily human challenge of leading and living well.

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