James Leitner
EOS Implementer for CEOs and leadership teams in Alabama
| Hourly rate range | $125 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Scaling and growthLeadership and team buildingOperations and systemsCEO and founder coachingTeam performanceLeadership development |
| Works with | Founders and business owners and Executives |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States |
| Credentials | Professional EOS Implementer |
James Leitner is a Professional EOS Implementer who helps CEOs and entrepreneurs get clear on their vision, run their teams with more focus, and build healthy leadership teams. He has 32 years in leadership, including 16 as a CEO. He was President and COO of a Birmingham holding company with six businesses. He ran his own companies on EOS for over 12 years before guiding others. He is based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
What James helps with
James works with CEOs who feel stuck, stretched thin or lost in daily chaos. He helps them set a clear direction and get their teams to follow through.
- Building a clear company vision the whole team shares
- Running vision and planning sessions
- Executing with focus and accountability
- Building trust within the leadership team
- Solving issues fast instead of repeating them
- Cutting chaos in daily operations
- Getting a business unstuck when growth stalls
Who James works with
James works with CEOs, entrepreneurs and their leadership teams. His clients are growth-minded owners who feel frustrated, worn out or stuck. Many want a company that runs with less chaos and gives them their time back.
How James works
James uses EOS, the Entrepreneurial Operating System. His work centers on three parts: Vision, Traction and Healthy. Vision means getting everyone aligned on one clear direction. Traction means adding tools, focus and accountability so the team hits measurable results. Healthy means building trust and accountability at the leadership level. He also leads vision and planning sessions for leadership teams.
Background and qualifications
James has 32 years in leadership and 16 as a CEO. After serving in the Navy, he rose from the front lines of retail to President and COO of a Birmingham-based holding company that oversaw six operating businesses. When one of those companies stalled, he hired an EOS Implementer and brought EOS into all of the companies within a year. He then ran his own companies on EOS for over 12 years. He has led more than 300 vision and planning sessions and now works as a Professional EOS Implementer.
James Leitner pricing
Programs and services
- EOS implementation for leadership teams
- Vision and planning sessions
- Keynotes and workshops for CEOs and leadership teams
James Leitner reviews
The CoachVouch take
He is a former President and COO who ran six businesses on EOS before becoming an EOS Implementer.
Best for CEOs of growing companies who feel stuck in chaos and want a clear vision and a stronger leadership team.
Common questions
How much does James Leitner charge?
Coaching with James runs $125 to $300 an hour. Message James from this page for an exact quote.
What does James Leitner help with?
James Leitner helps with building a clear company vision the whole team shares, running vision and planning sessions, executing with focus and accountability and building trust within the leadership team.
Is James Leitner certified?
James Leitner lists: Professional EOS Implementer.
Does James Leitner give speeches and workshops?
Yes. He delivers keynotes and workshops for growth-minded CEOs and leadership teams on vision, traction and team health.
What system does James Leitner use with clients?
He uses EOS, the Entrepreneurial Operating System. It focuses on Vision, Traction and Healthy leadership teams.
How do I contact James Leitner?
Send James a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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