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James M. Kerr

About

James M. Kerr’s management consulting and coaching work has earned numerous industry awards on the topics of Leadership, Culture, Change Management, and The Future of Work. You will find his name on several Top 10 Business Thought Leaders Lists, including those developed by industry watch groups Global Gurus, LeadersHum, and Thinkers360.

His latest book, The Indispensable Leader's Handbook: 101 Tips From a Top-Ranked Business Coach, was released this summer to rave reviews. As a complement to the book, a new website was launched, too. It is designed to be an unforgettable and transformative place for anyone interested in becoming an indispensable leader.

Additionally, he hosts the popular The Indispensable Conversation podcast, which features provocative conversations with fellow business thought leaders on hard-hitting topics that impact the way leaders lead.

Books by James M. Kerr
Recent Posts
Does Remote Work Have You Feeling Down?

It is possible to mitigate feelings of isolation common in remote work by proactively implementing deliberate strategies that maintain a sense of connection.

It is possible to mitigate feelings of isolation common in remote work by proactively implementing deliberate strategies that maintain a sense of connection.

Leadership Coaching: Does Race or Gender Matter?

Effective leadership coaching is not inherently tied to race or gender; it's about the skills, know-how, and interpersonal connection between coach and client.

Effective leadership coaching is not inherently tied to race or gender; it's about the skills, know-how, and interpersonal connection between coach and client.

What Your Smartphone Etiquette Says About You

Smartphone etiquette offers profound insights into our respect for others, our ability to prioritize, and our overall professionalism. Here's what not to do.

Smartphone etiquette offers profound insights into our respect for others, our ability to prioritize, and our overall professionalism. Here's what not to do.

Leaders: Don’t Substitute Your Feelings of Fear for Anger

Leaders need to recognize fear not as a sign of weakness but as a natural response to challenging situations. Here are a handful of practical strategies that can help.

Leaders need to recognize fear not as a sign of weakness but as a natural response to challenging situations. Here are a handful of practical strategies that can help.

How to Keep Your Eye on the Prize Throughout the Year

It's normal to face periods of low motivation. These three ideas can help you stay motivated throughout the year.

It's normal to face periods of low motivation. These three ideas can help you stay motivated throughout the year.

Time to Stop Whining and Start Grinding

Personal Perspective: The call for younger workers to be more resilient and hardworking is not an attempt to belittle them. Rather, it is vital to their long-term success at work.

Personal Perspective: The call for younger workers to be more resilient and hardworking is not an attempt to belittle them. Rather, it is vital to their long-term success at work.