AUTHOR · SPEAKER · LEADERSHIP EXPERT
Leadership That Shapes Results—and Life
Helping leaders and organizations succeed through Character, Style, and Judgment—so they don't just perform at a high level, they live at a high level.
From the boardroom to everyday decisions, leadership isn't just about what you achieve—it's about how you think, how you lead, and how you live.
NEW RELEASE
The Sun Will Come Up Tomorrow
Finding Happiness at Life's Stops Along the Way
A powerful and practical guide to living a happier, more grounded life—especially in a world that often feels uncertain. Built on real-life stories, leadership insights, and timeless perspective.
At its core: resilience, perspective, and the daily choice to move forward with purpose.
THE PHILOSOPHY
The Petersen Philosophy
Leadership and life in four dimensions—Character, Style, Judgment, and Happiness.
Character
The foundation. Integrity, resilience, and the courage to lead when it matters most.
The Spirit to Soar
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Your ability to connect, communicate, and bring out the best in your team.
Who Let the Dogs Lead?
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Thinking clearly, sorting through noise, and making the call when uncertainty strikes.
The Facts Don't Matter
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Resilience, happiness, and the perspective to find forward momentum in any season.
The Sun Will Come Up Tomorrow
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Leadership is about who you are, how you lead, how you think — and how you live.
The Arc of the Work
From Leading Yourself … to Leading Others … to Coaching at the Highest Level.
WHY JIM
Proven Leadership. Real-World Results.
- U.S. Naval Academy Graduate
- Captain, U.S. Naval Reserve (Ret.)
- Hall of Fame — The American College of Financial Services
- Former Chair of Leadership, The American College
- Led and developed over 1,000 advisors and leaders
- CEO & Founder, Diversified Professional Coaching
- President, Professional Business Coaches Alliance
Decades of leadership experience—applied in the real world, not just theory.
IN THE MEDIA
Jim Petersen, PhD — Featured Podcast Appearances
Sing Second Podcast
Leadership, Resilience & the Petersen Model
Jim shares the principles behind the Petersen Leadership Model and what decades of military and executive experience taught him about leading well.
WATCH
The Books on Video
The Sun Will Come Up Tomorrow
Who Let the Dogs Lead?
How You Lead Determines How You Live
Leadership is more than performance metrics and outcomes. It's about building a life of purpose, resilience, and impact. Because at the end of the day…the sun will come up tomorrow. The question is—how will you show up with it? Jim Petersen, PhD is available for speaking engagements, leadership workshops, and executive coaching.