Creating Leaders, Cultivating Growth

Empowering Today's Leaders to Build Teams That Thrive Across Generations

Leadership Programs Designed to Inspire Growth

At NextGen Leadership Consulting LLC, we provide practical, people-centered leadership programs designed to strengthen teams, develop resilient leaders, and create healthy organizational culture. Whether your organization is looking for leadership development, team building, keynote speaking, or mentorship-focused training, our programs are tailored to meet your unique goals and challenges.

Through real-world experience in education, ministry, military service, and organizational leadership, we deliver engaging and actionable training that equips leaders to communicate effectively, build trust, and lead with purpose.

Our offerings include:

Customized Leadership Workshops
Comprehensive Team Building
Keynote Speaking Engagements

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We Drive Results With Actionable Leadership Solutions

Personalized Workshop Experiences

Crafted for unique industry and team needs.

Engaging Keynote Presentations

Focused on practical, actionable leadership insights.

Resilience-Focused Methods

Built on our signature leadership framework.

Our Commitment to Your Leadership Growth

Our leadership workshops and keynote speaking engagements are built upon the Beyond The Call framework, a result of Jesse Howard’s extensive military and civic leadership experience. We offer tailored solutions for organizations looking to enhance team building and develop effective leaders ready to thrive in diverse, changing environments.

Our Approach

Our programs are designed for impact, delivering practical skills and a clear path toward building resilient, high-performing teams. With a focus on customized workshops and interactive sessions, we ensure every client receives a program suited to their unique goals and challenges.

Our commitment to a clean, easy-to-navigate process makes it simple for leaders and organizations to connect with us and schedule the services that best fit their needs, whether local to Iowa or serving national and regional teams.

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What Our Clients Say

Proven Leadership

Chaplain Tim Hadley
3/1/2025

"Welcome to the journey of Team BEAST, where the spirit of excellence lives within us all. Beyond The Call captures the heart, grit, and leadership that made Team BEAST what it is.

This book is packed with real-world lessons, practical strategies, and the kind of inspiration that challenges you to rise higher. Dive in, you won’t be disappointed."

Outstanding perspective!

SFC Kyle Green
6/25/2025

Shipped fast, friendly Author! This book gives you a look inside a leader who helped navigate his team to excellence!

He points out great viewpoints to consider and questions to ask yourself while leading a team.

Excellent Workshop!

Jamie Norton
6/12/2025

Thank you Jesse for sharing your insight and experience on creating a positive team culture and the power of connection! It was a great workshop and very engaging for our team. Looking forward to diving into your new book soon!

Concise & Powerful Read

Mark Willis
7/7/2025

If you're leading a team - or aspire to - Beyond the Call is a concise, impactful guide to building high-performing teams through selfless leadership. Jesse offers insight on adaptability, purpose, and the power of relationships - plus how to foster unity and bridge generational gaps.

A Must-Read for Leaders

Zach Shay
7/3/2025

Beyond The Call captures 1SG (ret.) Howard's selfless service, humility, and drive for excellence. A true leader who inspires everyone around him, he's made me a better coach and person!

This book reflects the values that make him great. God Bless 1SG Howard and the USA!

Powerful & Practical

Matt Seabold
6/5/2025

I read Beyond the Call knowing the kind of leader Jesse Howard is and saw firsthand what he built with Team BEAST in southeast Iowa. The book blew me away—packed with insights on how he built one of the best teams in the country. If you’re a coach or athlete looking to grow as a leader and elevate your team, this is a must-read!