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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
Upcoming Events
Cedar Valley Disrupt HR on 10/22/26
Grow Cedar Valley Small Business Summit 11/12/26
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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Grow Cedar Valley Small Business Summit
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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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Financial Decisions Group
Bring Jake Schaefer to Speak to Your Organization
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Leadership Responses: How, When, and Why We Respond
Leadership isn't defined by the absence of problems-it's defined by how we respond to them. Every difficult conversation, performance issue, conflict, or change requires a decision, yet most leaders have never been taught a consistent way to choose the right response. This session explores why leaders often react instead of respond, how our responses shape trust and accountability, and a practical framework for making better leadership decisions when people challenges arise.
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