JJ Hardy
Author of Speak Up. Show Up. Lead.
Speaker | Workshop Presenter | Consultant | Author
Topics to Inspire, Solutions to Lead the Way!
Built by a combat veteran turned speaker, consultant, and workshop presenter, JJ Hardy empowers those who lead in high-stakes, high-responsibility roles — in life, business, and on the front lines.
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Meet JJ Hardy
I’m not your typical entrepreneur — and I didn’t get here by taking the easy road.
I’m JJ Hardy: combat veteran, entrepreneur, and passionate leader! I spent 18 years in the U.S. Army leading under real pressure — the kind that doesn’t care about titles, degrees, or boardroom buzzwords. What I learned wasn’t theory. It was survival, grit, and how to lead when everything's on the line.
My mission now?
To help leaders like you stop faking it and start leading with clarity, confidence, and conviction.
I work with rising managers, overwhelmed professionals, and seasoned executives who are tired of fluff and ready for real. Whether it’s mindset, communication, or culture — I teach leadership that actually works in the real world.
This is leadership forged in adversity, built on truth, and delivered with heart.
Because in today’s world, being polished isn’t enough.
You need to be prepared.
If you’re ready to step up, show up, and lead from a place of purpose —
you’re in the right place.
Mission
To train leaders to lead with grit, not gimmicks.
Our mission is to equip real-world leaders with the mindset, tools, and truth they need to rise under pressure, lead with integrity, and create cultures where people don’t just show up — they buy in. Through blunt, unapologetically human leadership, we help managers grow into mentors, teams fight like family, and workplaces become war rooms for growth — not graveyards for potential.
Vision
To redefine what leadership looks like in the real world — where pressure is constant, mental health matters, and titles don’t mean a damn thing without trust.
We’re building a world where leaders are prepared, not just promoted — where resilience is taught, truth is welcomed, and leadership is a daily act of service, not a performance.
Books
Speak Up. Show Up. Lead. A Veterans Story of Grit, Growth, and Leadership from the Ground Up
Speak Up. Show Up. Lead. is a powerful memoir that traces JJ Hardy’s journey from combat boots to boardrooms, revealing hard-won lessons in grit, growth, and purpose-driven leadership.
Warrior LDRSHIP: The Journey From Coach to Entrepreneur
A powerful guide for leaders transitioning into the entrepreneurial world!
Discover strategies and lessons from the tranches!
Why Organizations Should Develop Their Leaders: Pocket Guide
A concise resource for organizations looking to empower their leaders and drive success!
My Podcast
Speak Up. Show Up. Lead. Podcast
“Speak Up. Show Up. Lead.” is a raw, real, and unapologetic podcast about building resilience and leading with purpose.
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