Leadership doesn’t collapse.
It drifts.
I help leaders reset clarity, ownership, and direction — starting with self-leadership.
How This Works
Meet Jeremiah “JJ” Hardy
U.S. Army Veteran | Author | Leadership Reinvention Specialist | Workshop Presenter | Culture Consultant
Jeremiah “JJ” Hardy is a combat veteran, leadership coach, and author of Speak Up. Show Up. Lead: A Veteran’s Story of Grit, Growth, and Leadership from the Ground Up.
After 18 years in the Army and three deployments to Iraq, JJ’s mission shifted from leading soldiers to building leaders — helping leaders at every level lead with authenticity, empathy, and accountability.
He’s the host of the Speak Up. Show Up. Lead. podcast, where he breaks down real-world leadership lessons through raw conversations and personal stories.
JJ’s work blends battle-tested experience with modern leadership mastery, empowering people to rise from struggle to strength — and lead the change their world needs.
The Conversation That Connects
The Speak Up. Show Up. Lead. Podcast is where leadership meets life — a real, unfiltered conversation about growth, resilience, and responsibility.
Each episode dives into the mindset, discipline, and purpose that make great leaders — from veterans and civilians on the front lines to civilians leading in boardrooms, classrooms, and beyond.
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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