Jeff Belsky
Director of Strategy and Leadership Development
About Jeff
Jeff has more than 30 years of industry, consulting, and educational experience. At Solutions 21, Jeff aids clients with executive coaching and development, corporate strategic planning, complex problem solving, supervisory skills development, and organizational change implementation.
Along with his role at Solutions 21, he serves as an adjunct professor of business and leadership at several prestigious universities. Jeff has published several articles and is currently authoring a book on leadership development, scheduled for release in 2020.
Jeff has successfully coached individuals from a variety of organizations across industry sectors. He takes a practical approach to coaching and concentrates his efforts on personal improvement and professional development. An energetic, strategic, and accomplished C-suite executive with a rapid progression through his leadership career, Jeff is experienced in championing business strategy and execution, organizational development initiatives, and complex change management.
By mixing theoretical concepts with practical applications, Jeff’s coaching candidates gain essential knowledge and apply leadership concepts in real time within their organization. They also obtain valuable insight from his industry experience, education, and leadership research, which encompasses leadership behavior, employee development, organizational commitment, and employee retention.
Jeff holds a BSBA and an MBA from Robert Morris University and a Doctorate Degree in Business from Liberty University. He resides in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, with his wife of 30 years and three grown children.
Latest Insights from Jeff
Be a courageous leader
Focusing on developing leaders at every level of the organization, including ourselves, will be the strategic differentiator for attracting and retaining talent. No one ever arrives as it relates to leadership—it is a lifelong journey. Business leaders who understand...
Resolutions vs. life improvements
I am not one to make New Year's resolutions. I'm not saying it is wrong to do so, but for me, it never really works. When I have made resolutions, I have ultimately failed for one reason or another. I believe that New Year's resolutions are usually a win-lose...
Driving retention through engagement
Recently, I've worked with a handful of leaders on developing a vision and goals to accelerate their 2023 performance and productivity. One common challenge almost universally discussed with many of these leaders is how to retain top-tier talent in 2023. In response,...
Focus on these 3 key leadership elements in 2023
As we look ahead to 2023, it's essential to consider the leadership development that can help us reach our goals. Leadership development is a vital tool in any organization, and it is crucial to create a plan for growth and success. In this blog, we'll take a look at...
How to become a strategic business partner at any level of a company
When I talk to senior leaders in organizations of all sizes, the leadership competency that continues to come up is that companies need leaders to think strategically. What does that look like? What is a strategic business partner? Let's first look at what it's not. A...
Identifying future leaders: using feedback to evaluate potential over performance alone
I had the opportunity to evaluate countless leadership candidates as an instructor at the US Army Ranger School. Students were required to demonstrate more than just proficiency at specific tasks; they had to show the potential to build cohesive teams to get the job...
How to guarantee organizational success in 2023
The crucial opportunities to inspire greater performance and higher potential in our people in 2023 have everything to do with how leaders communicate and how they invest in training their future leaders. Empathy In case there are still a few people in leadership...
Can a no-cost solution help address your organization’s development gaps?
Leaders are trying to make sense of three trends creating a massive shift in the workforce: Generational transition; Lower demand for traditional careers; and The ease with which people can find roles that fit their life goals. Amid these trends, $30 trillion will...
Millennials in the workplace: what do they want?
Organizational leaders across the country are battling through the difficulties of hiring and retaining highly qualified talent in today’s employee-driven job market. With COVID recovery now in full swing, how can organizations adjust to the demands of the available...
The thankful heart of the leader
It is not often that I get the opportunity to bring some personal thoughts into my blogs. However, I believe the timing is appropriate and applicable to our leadership endeavors. I grew up in a steel mill neighborhood where it was normal to wake up each morning, clean...