James M. Kerr

About

James M. Kerr’s management consulting and coaching work has earned numerous industry awards on the topics of Leadership, Culture, Change Management, and The Future of Work. You will find his name on several Top 10 Business Thought Leaders Lists, including those developed by industry watch groups Global Gurus, LeadersHum, and Thinkers360.

His latest book, Indispensable: Build and Lead a Company Customers Can’t Live Without, has garnered rave reviews in the trade press. Work has begun on his seventh book, which he hopes to complete this year.

Additionally, he hosts the popular The Indispensable Conversation podcast, which features provocative conversations with fellow business thought leaders on hard-hitting topics that impact the way leaders lead.

Books by James M. Kerr

Recent Posts

How to Hire a Leadership Coach

Use extreme caution when hiring an inexperienced leadership coach. There are five questions to help you get the coaching you want.

Does Remote Work Have You Feeling Down?

It is possible to mitigate feelings of isolation common in remote work by proactively implementing deliberate strategies that maintain a sense of connection.

Leadership Coaching: Does Race or Gender Matter?

Effective leadership coaching is not inherently tied to race or gender; it's about the skills, know-how, and interpersonal connection between coach and client.

What Your Smartphone Etiquette Says About You

Smartphone etiquette offers profound insights into our respect for others, our ability to prioritize, and our overall professionalism. Here's what not to do.

Leaders: Don’t Substitute Your Feelings of Fear for Anger

Leaders need to recognize fear not as a sign of weakness but as a natural response to challenging situations. Here are a handful of practical strategies that can help.

How to Keep Your Eye on the Prize Throughout the Year

It's normal to face periods of low motivation. These three ideas can help you stay motivated throughout the year.

Time to Stop Whining and Start Grinding

Personal Perspective: The call for younger workers to be more resilient and hardworking is not an attempt to belittle them. Rather, it is vital to their long-term success at work.

Why Emphasize the Team at Work but Reward the Individual?

Discussing a workplace dichotomy so common that many people suffer mental health consequences as a result.

How to Overcome Your Fear of Failure

Learn how to push yourself out of your comfort zone and develop the intellectual “muscle” required to overcome the fear of failure that stifles personal and professional growth.

How to Not Lead With Fear and Selfishness

These five simple steps can help you gradually reduce fear and selfishness, and cultivate a more compassionate and generous approach, to leading and interacting with others.