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Lead with Purpose. Build with Clarity. Grow with Impact.
In a world where leadership often feels overcomplicated or out of reach, The Leadership Framework: Tools for Lasting Impact offers a refreshingly practical and deeply human approach. Drawing on over two decades of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, entrepreneur, and leadership coach, Jake delivers a powerful framework designed to help leaders at every level create meaningful, lasting change.
Whether you’re leading a team, growing an organization, or simply wanting to lead yourself better, this book equips you with clear, actionable tools to build trust, shape culture, and develop people. Grounded in real-world insight and guided by Jake’s experience across diverse populations and industries, The Leadership Framework is more than a guide—it’s a coaching companion for leaders who are ready to make a lasting impact.
If you’re ready to lead with clarity, authenticity, and purpose—this book is for you.
What People Are Saying
Andrew
“This practical guide offers clear, actionable tools that feel less like a typical business guide and more like a coaching companion."
Martha
"Applicable ways to integrate science-backed strategies for improving leadership that can be applied to many different roles in the workplace."
Steve
“This book gave me practical, easy-to-implement tools I could use immediately to improve my communication and conflict resolution skills.”
Speaking Engagements
Jake has provided a wide range of speaking engagements at the following organizations.
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The American Cancer Society
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The University of Northern Iowa
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Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
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Children’s Cancer Connection
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Beyond Pink
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NAMI
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Antioch Bible Church
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MOPS
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Financial Decisions Group
Upcoming Events:
Grow Cedar Valley's Small Business and Startup Summit, November 2025
Bring Jake Schaefer to Speak to Your Organization
Give your leaders more than inspiration. Give them the tools to lead with psychological safety.
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This is not a motivational talk. It’s a hands on experience where your team will walk away equipped with practical strategies to build trust, reduce stress, and strengthen collaboration in the workplace.
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Through Jake’s Big C’s of Psychological Safety Framework—Clarity, Consent, Consistency, Connections, and Choice—leaders will gain research based tools they can apply immediately to create safer, more resilient teams.
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Don’t just talk about psychological safety. Equip your leaders to live it.
Book Jake today and give your organization the skills it needs to thrive.
The Media
Jake's Podcast
Get to know Jake, his approach to the work, tips for growth, and amazing stories on his Podcast.
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