You Can’t Fix What’s Not Broken: A Leadership Conversation with Jesse León
Reclaiming Wisdom, Empathy and Real Leadership in Complex Times
Many leaders are navigating high-pressure environments where complexity, urgency, and competing priorities can make it difficult to lead with clarity and intention. Too often, leadership models focus on fixing what appears broken—without recognizing the strengths, lived experience, and insight already present.
In this Learning Lab, Leadership Reimagined coach and author Jesse León draws from I’m Not Broken and introduces his RAISE Framework™, a practical leadership approach grounded in clarity, empathy, and scalable impact. In conversation with Elisabeth Garrett Keiser, Jesse will explore how leaders can shift from reaction to intentional action, build trust within teams and organizations, and navigate complexity without ego.
Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how to:
recognize strengths while removing barriers to progress
create space for honest, necessary conversations
invest in people and leadership development that actually works
align resources for long-term impact
build systems that sustain results beyond short-term fixes
This session is designed as both a reflective conversation and a practical leadership dialogue for those leading in complex, high-stakes environments.
Please Note: This is a live event. We will not be sharing a recording.
Stay connected with Jesse via his website, Alliance Way and on Linkedin.
About Jesse León
Jesse León, an award-winning author, Harvard/UC Berkeley/UPENN graduate, and renowned executive coach, draws on his unique journey and cross-sector experiences to transform resilience into results. His extraordinary path from overcoming adversity to becoming a trusted advisor to leaders and organizations globally showcases his exceptional ability to navigate complexity and drive success. Jesse specializes in helping individuals and teams thrive during transitions and challenges, offering tailored strategies that foster growth, innovation, and sustainable impact.
As a ICF and EQi-2.0 certified executive coach and president of Alliance Way, Jesse leverages his profound personal and professional experiences to create meaningful change. His strategic work in developing public-private-philanthropic partnerships, particularly in affordable housing and real estate development, demonstrates his ability to manage complicated large-scale projects and organizations. His initiatives, including the financing of the first LGBT senior housing development in Florida, highlight his commitment to advocacy and belonging.
Jesse's international background and fluency in multiple languages enhance his capacity to connect with a wide range of clients, offering insights that bridge divides. His roles as a TEDx and motivational speaker, and inspirational award-winning author amplify his message of hope and potential, making him an inspiring figure for those seeking transformative growth. Jesse León's unparalleled blend of resilience, expertise, and compassion makes him an invaluable resource for executive coaching, aiming to empower individuals and organizations to achieve their fullest potential.