Leading From the Future

Jim draws from his remarkable journey from a Kentucky farm to the cockpit of a high-performance aircraft to emphasize the power of envisioning a clear future. By painting a vivid, goal-focused mission, leaders can transform their teams and companies, propelling them toward greater trust and success. Through captivating stories and proven business frameworks, Jim inspires audiences to excel in today's dynamic business landscape, showing that a clearly defined mission, coupled with resolute focus, can be transformative.

About Jim Murphy

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Agile Leadership Guru, Military Veteran, and Renowned Author Jim Murphy

1,200+ F-15 instructor-pilot flight hours5 Bestselling leadership books authored85% U.S. Fortune 50 served by Afterburner24 countries Afterburner global work

Jim is the founder and Chairman of Afterburner Inc., a prominent management consulting and leadership training firm consisting of over 80 accomplished military professionals, both current and former. Having served as an F-15 Fighter/Instructor pilot in the U.S. Air Force, he established Afterburner in 1996. Jim is also the author of seven insightful books covering a spectrum of topics, from leadership and management development to veteran career transition. He stands as a globally acknowledged thought leader in agile continuous improvement, a pivotal aspect of Afterburner's acclaimed Flawless Execution methodology.

Utilizing Flawless Execution, Jim and his Afterburner team collaborates with numerous global corporations to foster results, bridge execution gaps, and expedite their individual, team, and organizational performance.

Afterburner's excellence has been lauded with six Inc. Magazine's fastest growing company awards, and inclusion in Forbes Magazine's Small Giants List. They've engaged with 85% of the U.S. Fortune 50 and numerous Global 1000 corporations spanning 24 countries. The impactful work of Afterburner has graced esteemed publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, Financial Times, Newsweek, and Meetings and Conventions Magazine. Their insights have also been featured on prominent national media networks including CNN, Fox News, CNBC, and Bloomberg News.

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