Dr. James Chitwood is an Army Veteran, former university president, and sales operations expert who helps organizations build systems that drive measurable performance. He is the author of Leadership Is Not Enough: An Operator’s Guide to a Performance Culture and founder of PerformanceCulture.Expert, where he equips leaders with tools for growth, retention, and engagement.

With over two decades of leadership experience, Dr. Chitwood speaks on A Performance Culture, Communication Strategy – Driving Business Success, and the Power of Recognition in Driving Performance. His insights, featured in his book and in executive workshops, offer practical frameworks for leaders seeking sustainable results. Whether designing communication systems that foster psychological safety, implementing recognition strategies to reduce turnover, or building cultures that outlast any one leader, he combines academic rigor with hands-on operational success.

Trusted by executives, teams, and entrepreneurs alike, Dr. Chitwood’s approach is both inspirational and actionable, helping organizations thrive in a world where leadership alone is not enough.