James Murphy

James D. "Murph" Murphy was born February 4, 1970, and is the Founder & CEO of Afterburner, Inc., a company focused on leadership and strategy lessons derived from military experience. Murphy, a former U.S. Air Force pilot, flew the F-15 and accumulated over 3,200 hours of flight time. He has successfully transformed his extensive military background into actionable strategies for business excellence and leadership.

Murphy authored several books including "Flawless Execution," "Courage to Execute," "The Debrief Imperative," "Business Is Combat," amongst others. These works consolidate his expertise in leadership and operational excellence, drawing parallels between military precision and corporate execution. Murphy's insights have been recognized in various prominent publications including The Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, and Inc. Magazine.

In addition to his writing and leadership at Afterburner, Murphy is a sought-after speaker who has shared platforms with notable figures such as Bill Clinton and Condoleezza Rice. He has also addressed audiences at prestigious business schools including Harvard, Wharton, and MIT. Under his leadership, Afterburner has guided over 1.5 million corporate leaders and business professionals through training programs aimed at enhancing strategic execution and leadership skills. His contributions to business and leadership have earned him multiple placements on Inc. Magazine's Inc. 500/5000 List.