Speaker | Executive Coach | Expedition Leader | Author | Co-host, The Leadership Podcast

Jan Rutherford entered the U.S. Army at age 17 (weighing 114 pounds), and spent six years as a Green Beret medic and “A” team executive officer, and three years as a military intelligence officer. Jan has over 25 years of business experience and has held executive roles including as a CEO. He is the founder of Self-Reliant Leadership, LLC, leads Crucible® expeditions with executives and transitioning military veterans, and is the author of “The Littlest Green Beret: On Self-Reliant Leadership.” As a professional speaker, Jan was recognized as one of “The Top 100 Leadership Speakers for 2018” in Inc, and has presented on the TEDx stage. Jan also serves on numerous boards, and invests time with select DOD units and veteran organizations. He is also a LinkedIn Learning author, University of Colorado Denver instructor, and co-host of The Leadership Podcast.