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About jeffclapperproject

I am a proud veteran and I come from a family of proud veterans. I’ve served with some of the best people on this planet and have been fortunate enough to lead a few of them in peacetime and war. Much like a very select few, I’ve truly seen the absolute best and worst of humanity. I am a communicator, a broadcast journalist, videographer and public relations professional by trade, a father, husband and proud American by choice. I’ve done okay by my professions over the last 20 years, won a few awards and made some great products, but my real passion is leading, mentoring and educating people. It’s an awesome responsibility and challenge to be charged with building successful teams, molding talent and motivating people to become part of something greater than them. But I love it. I truly enjoy it--the good, the bad, and a chance to see someone you’ve led and mentored succeed. I was taught very early on in my military career to take care of your people, equip them to flourish, mentor and train them to ultimately replace you. I was also taught by a series of awesome mentors that there is a distinct difference between a manager and a leader. Both are necessary, but only one develops a person for the future. I’ve learned a thing or two over the past two decades, and having built, led, trained and mentored teams of two to 650 people, I feel qualified enough to offer advice, commentary and counsel on leadership, team building and the ability to grow people as individuals and professionals. I hope you will benefit from and enjoy what I have to share. Cheers, Jeff Clapper