Jann Freed, PhD is author of the new book “Breadcrumb Legacy: How Great Leaders Live a Life Worth Remembering,” just published by Routledge. Based on in-depth interviews with leaders in business and non-business areas, Jann’s book serves as a guide to leaving “a trail of meaning throughout your life and career.” Its inspirational and practical stories highlight how to live a life worth remembering. Reviewers so far have applauded both its accessible writing style and insightful revelations.
A leading development consultant and previously published author, Jann helps engage her client companies’ employees as well as develop their leaders so as to support achievement of individual potential on a daily basis. Like a human GPS, Jann helps organizations and individuals get from where they are to today where they want to be in the future, at every age and stage of life.
A certified Sage-ing Leader In 2021, Jann was selected to be a TEDx Des Moines speaker and a TEDx Bergen Community College speaker. In addition, she is an adjunct professor for The University of Iowa where she teaches a graduate leadership course. After a 30-year career at Central College, Jann is professor emerita of business management and the former Mark and Kay De Cook Endowed Chair in Leadership and Character Development. She also writes a column in Training Magazine called “Leading Edge” for both its print and online issues.
Sharing her thoughts as an accomplished keynote speaker, leadership development expert, and an amazing author, Jann will provide candid advice to your listeners on such issues as purpose, leadership and change that will be appealing to a range of individuals, from aspiring executives to leaders to company founders, i.e., virtually everyone listening!