Jeffrey Krames

Jeffrey A. Krames, with over 33 years of experience in the publishing industry and having served as the editor-in-chief of Portfolio at Penguin and Vice President and Publisher at McGraw-Hill, has personally edited and published more than 400 business books. His publications include works by influential figures such as Jack Welch, Michael Dell, and Bill Gates. Krames is also the CEO and president of JK Literary Services, a firm specializing in leadership, management, and business-related works.

Krames’s writing has been featured in prominent publications including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Barron's, Financial Times, Chicago Tribune, and the Los Angeles Times. He has been interviewed by a wide range of national and international media outlets such as Fox News Channel, CNBC, MSNBC, CNN, A&E’s Biography, CSPAN, CNN Europe, and the BBC. His expertise in leadership and management is sought after for his articulate and insightful commentary.

As a best-selling author, Krames has penned influential titles such as "The Welch Way," "Inside Drucker's Brain," and "Jack Welch and the 4E's of Leadership." His other notable works include "What The Best CEO's Know," "The Jack Welch Lexicon of Leadership," and "The Rumsfeld Way: The Leadership Wisdom of a Battle-Hardened Maverick." Additionally, he offers a keynote program titled "12 Ways to Lead Your Company Like Pope Francis," which explores valuable leadership lessons from Pope Francis’s approach to management and inclusivity. His profound understanding of leadership dynamics makes him a valuable speaker for any audience interested in exceptional management and business strategies.