Jim Carlough

Nationally Recognized Leadership Identity Architect & Transformational Leadership Strategist; Bestselling Author of "The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap To Success"

Dallas, TX, USA
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Business Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Executive Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Thought Leadership
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Jim Carlough Biography

Jim Carlough is a nationally recognized leadership strategist, speaker and bestselling author, widely known as the Leadership Identity Architect. With more than 30 years of experience transforming cultures, careers and companies—from startups to healthcare giants—Carlough has helped thousands shift from simply managing to powerfully leading. Drawing on a philosophy honed under the mentorship of Ross Perot, Carlough believes that leaders aren’t born—they’re built. Carlough’s work reveals that the real barrier to effective leadership isn’t a lack of skills but a lack of identity. This insight forms the cornerstone of his groundbreaking book, "The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap to Success," which delivers a character-first leadership framework built on six irreplaceable human traits: integrity, focus, empathy, compassion, stability and humor.

Carlough’s keynotes and workshops are known for their energy, authenticity and deep relatability. Whether addressing a room of executives, educators or entrepreneurs, Carlough creates an unforgettable experience by blending humor, vulnerability and proven tools that participants can implement immediately. Carlough's expertise has been featured across more than 235 media outlets, including AP News, NBC, CBS and ABC affiliates. Through national coverage, Carlough has been praised for delivering a "compassionate roadmap" to leadership that is both transformational and timeless. Carlough's signature speaking topics tackle modern leadership challenges with a bold but accessible voice.

In addition to his bestselling book, Carlough has launched transformational programs like The Leadership Confidence Kit, a rapid-reset experience for professionals, and The Six Pillars Accelerator, a 12-week or three-day immersion designed to instill unshakable confidence in emerging and established leaders alike. Carlough's philosophy that "leadership begins the moment we choose to lift someone else up" has made him a sought-after voice at conferences, corporate trainings and on podcasts and broadcast interviews nationwide. Backed by real-world business success and anchored in human character, Carlough doesn’t just teach leadership—he manufactures leaders, one identity at a time.

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Jim Carlough Speaking Topics

  • Leading Through the Storm: Identity-Driven Leadership That Lasts

    In today’s volatile world of constant change, artificial intelligence, and burned-out teams, the leaders who thrive are not those with the loudest voices—but those with the strongest identities. In this deeply motivational and eye-opening keynote, Jim Carlough reveals why character—not competency—is the ultimate leadership differentiator. Grounded in his signature framework, The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership, Jim shares how leaders can anchor themselves in values like integrity, focus, empathy, and stability to create resilient, high-performing cultures. This isn’t a talk about managing change—it’s a transformational experience in how to lead from within when the storm hits hardest. Whether you're an executive, team lead, or aspiring leader, you’ll leave with the tools to stay grounded, trusted, and unshakably confident.

    Attendee Results:

    • Learn how to apply the Six Pillars to build trust, emotional safety, and resilience within teams.
    • Understand why identity—not tactics—is the key to long-term leadership success in times of uncertainty.
    • Discover how humor and compassion can create deeper loyalty and cohesion in hybrid or remote workplaces.
    • Gain practical tools to lead without a title and influence without formal authority.
    • Walk away with a personal leadership action plan that strengthens inner confidence and clarity under pressure.

  • The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap to Success

    What if the most essential leadership lessons were the ones no one ever taught you? In this foundational keynote, Jim Carlough delivers a transformative roadmap for becoming a respected, effective leader—no title or MBA required. Drawing from over 30 years of leadership experience and his bestselling book, "The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership," Jim unpacks six timeless character traits—Integrity, Focus, Empathy, Compassion, Stability, and Humor—that serve as the unshakable core of all great leaders. More than a set of theories, this is a step-by-step identity-driven blueprint for building trust, influence, and clarity in any environment. Whether you’re a new leader, a rising professional, or looking to reignite your leadership edge, this talk offers what most classrooms never will: how to lead with confidence, character, and heart.

    Attendee Results:

    • Discover why traditional leadership education overlooks what truly makes leaders succeed and what to do instead.
    • Learn how to embody the Six Pillars to become a trusted, grounded, and promotable leader in any field.
    • Identify and close the “leadership identity gap” that holds many talented professionals back.
    • Gain tools to build credibility, emotional intelligence, and followership without needing authority.
    • Leave with a clear, character-first leadership roadmap to use daily in both personal and professional life.

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Jim Carlough is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leading Through the Storm: Identity-Driven Leadership That Lasts and The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap to Success. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jim Carlough for your event is available upon request. Jim Carlough generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Erica Holloman, Dimyas Perdue, Federico Tavarez, Horatio Georgestone and Dr. David Bray. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jim Carlough for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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