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Professional

James Leitner

Location

  • Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

Offers Virtual Sessions

From chaos to clarity. From exhaustion to energy. I help CEOs turn frustration into traction—and get their lives back.

Meet James Leitner

  • Proven Leadership: 32+ years leading companies, including 16 as CEO. I’ve lived every challenge entrepreneurs face.
  • Strategic Visioning: Led 300+ vision and planning sessions that align teams and turn strategy into execution.
  • Battle-Tested EOS Experience: 12+ years running my own companies on EOS before helping others master it.
  • Real-World Results: I help entrepreneurs cut chaos, gain clarity, and build healthy, high-performing teams.

Book Your Free Introductory Call

Ready to get more of what you want from your business? Let’s talk. Book your free introductory call with me to share your business needs and challenges. I’ll share my background and style. No pressure, just a real conversation to see if we’re the right fit.

From Chaos to Control - The Entrepreneur’s Advantage — Where Vision, Traction, and Health finally come together

Vision — Clarity That Cuts Through the Fog
I help you see what’s really possible — not just goals on paper, but a crystal-clear vision everyone on your team believes in and drives toward every day.
Traction — Execution Without Excuses
I turn chaos into control. You’ll gain tools, focus, and accountability that get everyone rowing in the same direction and hitting real, measurable results.
Healthy — Strong Teams, No Drama
I build trust and accountability at the leadership level so your team actually enjoys working together — solving issues fast instead of creating new ones.

What It’s Like to Work With Me

Hear from the business leaders and teams I’ve had the privilege of guiding through their EOS journey.

Client Success Videos

My Expertise & Insights

Insightful guidance, practical tips, and real-world stories to help you strengthen your leadership team and run a better business.

From Lion to Lamb & Back Again

In most of North America, the saying goes that March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. For many entrepreneurs, this phrase holds a parallel to their business experience....
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Speaking Engagements That Ignite Vision, Traction, and Team Health

I deliver dynamic keynotes and workshops that challenge and equip growth-minded CEOs and leadership teams to break through barriers, gain clarity, and build high-performing organizations that actually
  • See Clearly: Cut through the chaos and align everyone around one clear, compelling vision.
  • Get Real: Tackle your toughest business issues head-on—with tools that actually work.
  • Gain Traction: Learn how to execute with discipline and accountability at every level.
  • Build Health: Strengthen your leadership team’s trust, focus, and performance for lasting success.

My Upcoming Events

April 23, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

EOS CONFERENCE 2026

Location: KANSAS CITY – LIMITED SEATS

Professional Implementer

james.leitner@eosworldwide.com

Phone: 205-886-2447

  • Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

Offers Virtual Sessions

About

Helping Entrepreneurs Turn Chaos into Clarity

Since childhood, I’ve seen the thrill and the heartbreak of owning a business. My family ran everything from gas stations to car dealerships. But when my grandfather’s dealership failed in 1979, it changed him—and it changed me. That loss lit a lifelong fire to help entrepreneurs avoid that same kind of pain.

After serving in the Navy, I built my career the old-fashioned way—through grit and results. I climbed from the front lines of retail to President and COO of a Birmingham-based holding company overseeing six operating businesses. I’ve lived the long nights, the people problems, and the pressure of making payroll.

At one point, I hit a wall. One of our companies was stuck—smart people, solid product, zero traction. Out of desperation (and my wife’s good instincts), I hired an EOS Implementer named Ken, who introduced us to EOS®. What happened next changed everything. Within months, we had clarity, accountability, and momentum. Within a year, every one of our companies was running on EOS—and thriving.

Today, after 32 years in leadership and 16 as a CEO, I’m all in on one mission: helping entrepreneurs get unstuck and get what they want from their business.

I don’t talk theory—I teach what works. Real tools. Real accountability. Real results.
If you’re tired of white-knuckling your business, it’s time to get traction, clarity, and control.

 

Don’t just survive growth—master it. Let’s build the business (and life) you actually want.

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