Jackson & Schmidt are not your typical consultants. And our approach is not for everyone.

Here, we spell out a little more about what that means to you.

(If you want our clients’ perspective, see results or the scrolling testimonials on the right-hand bar).

Today’s leaders are navigating a very challenging time of increasing competitive and global economics.

We have worked with CEO’s, serial entrepreneurs, individuals investing in their own career development, and senior executives of successful Fortune 500 companies such as Merck, Boeing, Nike, and Chase (and their teams) to improve:

• Fast Insight: Can You Detect?
• Fast Decisions: Can You Respond?
• Fast Reaction: Can You Adapt and Act?

You could be among this group if you are: Seeking fresh consulting approaches. Committed to addressing the assumptions and practices which de-rail projects, teams, and objectives. Needing to infuse TRUE leadership throughout your organization. Wanting to challenge imagination and possibility, and ground ideas into reality. Realizing that what got you here isn’t enough to achieve your desired future. Open to guidance on your journey, and don’t see it as a sign of weakness.

We attract leaders who are willing to:

• Step outside their comfort zone,
• Look for a broader perspective,
• Keep an open mind,
• Not let fear rule their life,
• “Look in the mirror”,
• Deal courageously with limits or barriers as they show up.

Our background includes ownership and management of businesses with P&L responsibilities, blended with 22 years of study and application of neuro-linguistics and the science of excellence in human performance. We relentlessly self-examine change in our own lives, and take courageous risks. We are not “above” the challenges and problems you face … we have lived what we will guide you through.

Oh, and one more thing: Building better performance does not require us to be experts in your industry or company. That’s your job. In fact, the less we know about your business model, the better. Deeply held assumptions about your business and industry can be blinders. We bring “fresh eyes”, important questions, and unique tools to reveal icebergs that may be threatening your ship.

Commitment is Not a Wedding Ring

You weren’t put here on earth just to make money and buy cool toys (those are a bonus). You (and everyone else) were put here for a higher purpose.

Commitment is about remembering and acting on that purpose.

And, commitment is one element of creating a sustainable business that is at greatest risk in a “give it to me now” society that has placed too much emphasis on temporary gain. This impacts the growth and bottom line of every business through weak relationships, projects, teamwork, and accountability.

If you work with us, you will find us AMAZINGLY committed to your success (as well as empathetic to how hard it is). It would be difficult to find more generous or more courageous guides in getting you where you want to go.

And, we aren’t here to wave a magic wand over you and your business. If you can’t or won’t devote regular attention to doing things differently, nothing we provide will help.

In which case, we wish you well, and sincerely hope you can seek acceptance and happiness with the way things are.