Dr. Jann is an author, speaker, and thought leader devoted to taking leaders to the next level. Her extensive work on leadership includes TEDx Talks, books, a column in Training Magazine, and her monthly podcast series, Becoming a Sage.

Dr. Jann is also a contributor to Forbes.com where she writes about the non-financial aspects of retirement. Click here to read her column here.

Jann is a Professor of Business Management Emerita and the former Mark and Kay De Cook Endowed Chair in Leadership and Character Development at Central College, Pella, Iowa. Most importantly, Jann walks the talk. Her dedication to leadership is reflected in how she lives her life. After 30+ years, Jann is a senior consultant with the organizational development firm, The Genysys Group. She works with people of all ages and stages of life as they navigate life and career transitions.

“My mission is to keep learning and share what I’m learning with others.”

Jann actively works to leave her breadcrumb legacy™ daily. Community leadership is one of Jann’s priorities. She is a Director for the Bank Iowa Board and has served on several community organizations: Planning and Zoning Commission for the city of Des Moines, Mind & Spirit Counseling Center, Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation, Eat Greater Des Moines, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa, Central Presbyterian Church, Women United of United Way of Iowa, and Nexus Executive Women’s Alliance.

When not working on breadcrumbs in her own life, Jann enjoys photography and spending time with family and friends.