Welcome

Walk with God.Grow in character.Invest in people.

I want to pass along some of what life has taught me about faith, leadership, and the relationships that matter most. Much of it comes from leading and walking alongside others. I hope you’ll find something you can put to use.

Jerry and Denise Forte with the mountains behind them

Forty-one years in engineering, operations, and organizational leadership.

A few words from Jerry

Let me welcome you.

Most of what I’ve gathered here is freely available. In this short video, I share a little about what you’ll find. Grab a cup of coffee and make yourself at home.

Featured resource

What I Have Learned About Leading People Well

I often return to the shepherd as a picture of the leader I want to be. It reminds me that people are entrusted to my care.

If others look to you for leadership, I invite you to consider how you care for them and where you still need to grow.

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Featured book

Becoming the Leader Others Need When the Storm Arrives

Leadership is not simply about having answers or holding a position. It is about becoming the kind of person others can trust when circumstances are difficult and the way forward is unclear.

Drawing on four decades of leadership and lessons learned during the Waldo Canyon Fire, I explore ten qualities that help us listen well, strengthen trust, bring people together, remain steady under pressure, and turn wise decisions into action. This book is for anyone whose influence matters in the lives of others.

Featured video

Culture of Honor

Honor is the glue that holds a family, an organization, and a church together.

In this talk, I draw on stories from history to explore what honor asks of us. It became the starting point for a two-year effort to put honor into practice at Colorado Springs Utilities.

A personal invitation

I want you to know the God who changed my life.

I grew up going to church, yet God seemed distant. When my faith became personal, my life took a new direction. I want to share that story with you and invite you to a relationship with Him.

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Let’s consider what you have in mind.

I accept a limited number of speaking and teaching invitations. I also coach individuals who want to use these resources to help others grow. If that fits what you have in mind, I’d be glad to hear from you.

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Notes from Jerry

From time to time, I send a personal reflection or let you know about a new resource. If you’d like to hear from me, you’re welcome to join.