Stephen James
Principal, Founder, Leadership AdvisorFounder of Council Leadership, Stephen helps leaders navigate personal and organizational transformation with wisdom.
With more than 25 years of experience in entrepreneurship, leadership, and counseling, he has mentored and advised leaders across corporate America, the U.S. military, impact-driven nonprofits, professional athletics, and the music industry.
He has authored or coauthored more than a dozen books, including his most recent, The Wisdom Within: The Ancient Alchemy of Leadership. Stephen’s work weaves together insights from neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, and theology with both ancient and practical wisdom, guiding individuals to live and lead with integrity, purpose, and meaning.
A traveler, poet, and enduro motorcycle rider, he draws inspiration from adventure, family, nature, and all that is beautiful, true, and good. A native Nashvillian, Stephen has been married to Heather for 30 years, and together they have four adult children.