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Too much weight on too few shoulders.
You’ve invested in your leaders. You’ve given them the tools, the time, and the trust. But somehow, you’re still the one holding everything together.
When leaders don’t take ownership, the effects show up quickly. Projects stall or miss deadlines. High performers are stretched too thin. New managers avoid tough conversations. Teams wait for permission instead of taking initiative.
Bit by bit, momentum slows, and you’re left managing problems instead of leading progress. And it’s draining your energy, your focus, and your ability to lead at the level your business needs. You know leadership should be built on trust. And you’re right to expect more.
Ownership begins with self-leadership.
Hi, I'm John Bentley. I’ve carried the weight alone—and learned the hard way that it's not sustainable.
That's not leadership. That's burnout.
Over the last four decades, I’ve worked with leaders in aerospace, healthcare, finance, and government. And I’ve seen the same pattern everywhere:
It’s not strategy that holds most organizations back—it’s a lack of personal ownership.
And that starts with self-leadership.
What is self-leadership?
When leaders know how to manage their mindset, regulate emotions, communicate with clarity, and follow through—you stop carrying the load for them.
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Teams take initiative and handle conflict constructively.
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Leaders show up with ownership, not excuses.
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Trust builds at every level.
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Execution speeds up.
Self-leadership is what transforms individuals at all levels into accountable leaders, ready to take ownership and drive the business forward.
HERE'S AN EXAMPLE
Trusted by industry leaders.
As an advisor, John has broad experience and insight. As a speaker, he is engaging and dynamic. As a thought leader, he has big ideas and is a paradigm shifter. And as a person, he is deeply caring and thoroughly honest. I give John my highest recommendation!
Stephen M.R. Covey, The New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal best-selling author of The Speed of Trust and Smart Trust
Here are the results when people lead themselves.
Leaders Show Up with Ownership—Not Excuses
Leaders take responsibility for their mindset, actions, and outcomes. They step up, follow through, and drive progress—without waiting to be told what to do.
You Get Time, Energy, and Focus Back
You're no longer stuck solving problems that shouldn't be on your plate. You reclaim the bandwidth to focus on strategy and lead at the level your business needs.
Growth Becomes Sustainable
When leadership is shared, trust builds and momentum accelerates. Growth is no longer dependent on a handful of people at the top. It scales with the organization.
The process is proven.
The plan is all your own.
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Start the conversation.
We begin by listening. We'll help you pinpoint where leadership is falling short and ownership is breaking down.
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Choose your experience.
Whether it’s a keynote, leadership workshop, or the full I Lead Me Academy, we’ll tailor the right solution to meet your goals.
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Watch the transformation.
As your team takes full ownership, trust grows, performance accelerates, and you get your time and energy back to lead at the level your business needs.
If we’re not the right fit, we’ll tell you upfront—no pressure, no pitch. But if we are, we’ll help you move fast toward clarity, trust, and momentum.
Self-leadership isn’t just taught—it’s experienced.
See John bring it to life!
Reclaim Your Time. Lead With Clarity.
If you’re still carrying the weight your leaders should be owning, it’s time for a better way forward. We’d be honored to offer a fresh perspective and help you build a team that leads itself, so you can lead with clarity, scale with confidence, and stop carrying what others should own.