Dr. Chris Jochum
Dr. Chris Jochum is the founder and CEO of CJ Leadership Solutions, LLC, and a sought-after speaker, trainer, and coach who believes leadership is built on influence, not titles. He partners with organizations across the U.S. and abroad to strengthen culture and develop leadership capacity at every level. Dr. Jochum also serves as Professor and Chair of Teacher Education at Fort Hays State University. With nearly three decades of experience in K–12 and higher education, he began his career teaching Spanish and ESL before faculty roles at the University of Central Missouri and the University of Nebraska at Kearney. His work centers on leadership development and the value of study abroad. He hosts The Department Chair Leadership Podcast and authored The Department Chair and You Don’t Have to Leave to Lead.