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Flatter Leadership Academy

Flatter Leadership Academy, a division of Flatter Inc., offers world renowned education and training programs for leaders at all levels.  We believe that culture is at the heart of any organization’s success.  After 23 years in the Federal marketplace, Flatter has developed a reputation for educating the most senior leaders in the Federal Government and the most prestigious, successful business firms and universities around the world.  The focus is clear—that the Core and Durable skills of leadership through coaching principles, is a recipe for continuous improvement for a 21st century organization that must attract, recruit, and train the leaders of tomorrow. We believe that coaching principles are at the center of building strong organizational cultures, empowering employees at all levels to make good decisions, and driving employee engagement.  

We take our commitment to our customers’ successes as seriously as we take commitment to our own team closely following our mantra Purpose Drive, Future Ready.  

Meet Our Founder

J.R. began his career in the Marine Corps, rising from an enlisted Private to Staff Sergeant before receiving a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant. During his military career he excelled in the leadership roles of Platoon Sergeant, Drill Instructor, Platoon Commander, and Company Commander. Additionally, he successfully completed staff tours of duty as a Manpower Policy Analyst, Antiterrorism/Force Protection/Nuclear Security Program Manager, and Business Processes Reengineering Project Manager.

J.R. holds a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Washington; an M.S. in Management from the Naval Postgraduate School; and a Ph.D. in Public Sector Leadership Development from The George Washington University.

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