Jan Rutherford

Leadership is a Design Problem. What’s the most misunderstood aspect of leadership?

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Conversation Date: 01/27/2021

Jan Rutherford has been studying leadership since before he became a Green Beret. His exploration of this topic has led him to conversations with hundreds of leaders all over the world. We’ll tap into his expertise, especially to understand the unique challenges facing leaders during the COVID crisis.

Jan Rutherford

Jan Rutherford is an executive coach and keynote speaker. A former Green Beret and founder of Self-Reliant Leadership® - he also leads Crucible® wilderness expeditions with execs & vets. As a Sr. Instructor with the Univ. of Colorado Denver Business School, he teaches leadership in the U.S. and Ireland. He’s also the co-host of The Leadership Podcast and author of “The Littlest Green Beret: On Self-Reliant Leadership.


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