Transform Struggling Teams Into
High-Performing Powerhouses
Transforming Leaders, Transforming Teams
Excel in Communication & Emotional Intelligence
Unlock the emotional intelligence and leadership skills needed to create high-performing teams that collaborate effortlessly, communicate clearly, and drive lasting success!
You’ve watched it happen inside your own teams. The biggest problems aren’t skill gaps or lack of effort—they come from missed messages, mixed signals, and leaders who don’t know how to read the room. Miscommunication stacks up. Emotions get misunderstood. And before long, good people are frustrated, confused, or pulling back. Traditional leadership training never covered this part, and now your teams are paying the price for gaps they never caused—and don’t know how to fix.
Right now, you might feel:
Frustrated watching talented leaders and teams underperform despite your best efforts
Overwhelmed by conflicting leadership methodologies that don't translate to real results
Disappointed when enthusiasm from training quickly fades without real change
Exhausted constantly justifying leadership development ROI to skeptical executives
Tension as miscommunication creates unnecessary conflict in your organization
Stagnant professionally, sensing there’s a better way but unsure how to find it
Concerned watching turnover increase despite implementing traditional leadership programs
Anxious about the impact poor leadership is having on your company culture and bottom line
Hi, I’m Jeff Drummonds
I’ve been where you are. After 40 years in leadership development, I've witnessed countless talented professionals fail despite following all the conventional wisdom.
The breakthrough came when I realized that great leadership isn't just about skills or knowledge—it's about emotional intelligence, clear communication and how leaders respond under pressure.
Through working with hundreds of executives across industries, I discovered that effective leadership begins with self-awareness.
When leaders learn to pause before reacting, process their emotions, pick aligned responses, and proceed with intention, they build trust that transforms teams.
Jeff’s Proprietary Methodology
Imagine your future as a transformative leader where:
Your teams communicate openly and collaborate effortlessly
Leadership training delivers measurable business outcomes
You confidently demonstrate ROI and gain executive buy-in
Struggling leaders transform into confident, effective team builders
You rekindle your passion for leadership development
You rest easy knowing your organization’s future leaders thrive
You’re recognized as the visionary who revolutionized your company’s leadership
You leave a legacy of high-performing, engaged teams
Jeff is a phenomenal life coach! He is an attentive listener, professional and offers great insight. Our company has greatly benefited for his expertise. I highly recommend him.
April Carter, COO Battle Horse Financial
Jeff is an amazing coach and leader. I had the privilege to get coached by him and learnt a lot. I come from an Engineering background and new to Sales and his coaching helped me a lot and now i feel more confident and his tips really helped me a lot in my career in Cisco.
Ranganath Balasubramanym, Technical Business Leader, Cisco
Jeff has done an amazing job putting together a leadership development program for our key leaders at InSite Engineering. The changes, comradery, and leadership skills that our team has exhibited since we started with Jeff make his program one of the best investments we've made in the past 20 years!
Brian Pate, CEO Insite Engineering
High-Impact Leadership: EQ-i 2.0 Certification
Lead with clarity. Coach with confidence. Build leaders who last
Why EQ Matters
✅ Emotional Intelligence drives performance.
✅ In fact, research shows EQ > IQ when it comes to leadership success.
✅ It’s what separates managers who react… from leaders who respond with impact.
Get Certified. Make a Bigger Impact.
In this 2-day, live virtual certification, you’ll learn to:
✅ Administer and interpret the EQ-i 2.0 and EQ 360 assessments
✅ Coach and train using proven emotional intelligence frameworks
✅ Build trust, connection, and performance in every conversation
You’ll earn a globally recognized certification, lifetime access to the MHS Talent Portal, and the tools to elevate every leader you serve.
What You’ll Experience
✅ Hands-on learning and real-time coaching practice
✅ Expert guidance from an EQ Master Trainer
✅ Ready-to-use reports, slides, and resources
Built on the 7 Pillars of High-Impact Leadership
“When EQ becomes your leadership engine, you don’t have to shout to be heard.” — Jeff Drummonds
Why I Created High-Impact Leadership
I created this program because I believe leadership transformation starts with emotional intelligence—not titles, not tactics, but self-awareness. Early in my career, I wish a system like this had existed. It would have accelerated my growth, reduced my blind spots, and helped me connect instead of just correct.
Today, I’m sharing it with you—so you can lead with confidence, build trust that lasts, and unlock the full potential of your people.
If you’re ready for real change, this is where it begins. Let’s lead with EQ—and make impact that lasts.
About Jeff Drummonds
Founder, Drummonds Leadership & Personal Development
Certified Maxwell Leadership Coach | EQ-i 2.0 & EQ-360 Master Trainer | Human Behavior Consultant
With over 40 years of leadership and management experience — from the discipline of the United States Marine Corps to the boardrooms of business — Jeff Drummonds has learned that the difference between good leaders and great ones isn’t found in technical skill or title. It’s found in emotional intelligence and communication.
As a Certified Maxwell Leadership Coach and Trainer, Human Behavior Consultant (DISC), and EQ-i 2.0 / EQ-360 Master Trainer, Jeff has helped leaders, coaches, and organizations across industries turn self-awareness into sustainable performance.
He’s the creator of the High-Impact Leadership Framework, built around his 7 Pillars of Leadership Transformation.
Jeff’s mission is simple:
To help leaders get from where they are to where they’re called to be — through awareness, growth, and intentional action.
When he’s not coaching or training, you’ll find Jeff spending time with his family, playing golf with his grandkids, or fishing with his wife at their lake house.
Jeff's motto is, live with purpose, and make a lasting impact.
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