Description:
Who Is Pulling Your Sled? introduces the Dogsled Leadership Framework, a practical system for building the five relationships that determine how far and how fast your career will go.
Brief description: Adam C. Jones has spent more than two decades helping professionals accelerate their careers through strategic relationship building. As a Talent Management executive, he has built top talent programs across all organizational levels and witnessed firsthand how the right relationships can accelerate career growth, and how talented individuals often struggle when they lack a systematic approach to professional networking.The Dogsled Leadership Framework emerged from his experience coaching hundreds of professionals who had impressive skills and strong work ethics but couldn't understand why their careers had stagnated. Through research, observation, and practical application, he discovered that successful professionals don't just network or have a "board of directors"; they build relationship "sleds" that pull their careers forward.Adam C. Jones holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and a Master of Science in Labor Relations and Human Resources from the University of Rhode Island, and is an ICF credentialed coach. He has delivered keynote addresses for leadership conferences and international organizations, working with executives and emerging leaders across industries including government, healthcare, technology, and nonprofit sectors. His thought leadership on talent management and coaching has been featured in national publications and executive podcasts, where he shares practical strategies for building inclusive, high-performing teams.When not helping others advance their careers, he enjoys cooking, writing, and working on classic cars. A committed community volunteer, he dedicates his time to serving others through multiple civic and community organizations. He is a devoted father to four young men: Marquise, Dezmond, Devon, and Mason. Adam originally hails from Long Island, NY, and now lives in Delaware County, PA with the love of his life, Rita, and their two youngest sons.