The time Nathan got off stage to right now as I am writing this, I have been getting nothing but incredibly positive feedback on the presentation Nathan provided. I have heard how strong his content was, how much they enjoyed his energy as well as how well he engaged with the audience. I heard multiple people tell me that Nathan was likely the very best speaker we have ever had at our conference.
Raise the
Standard
How Leaders Create Accountability, Culture, and Results at Speed
Strong cultures do not happen by accident. Accountability does not sustain itself. Results do not improve without leadership.
This keynote challenges leaders to stop managing expectations and start raising standards.
Overview
Overview
Culture is the result of what leaders allow, reinforce, and
model every day.
When standards are unclear, accountability fades and performance stalls. When leaders raise the bar and hold it consistently, teams move faster, communicate better, and execute with confidence.
Raise the Standard shows leaders how to set clear expectations, coach with intention, and create environments where ownership becomes the norm.
How Leaders Raise the Standard
Many organizations talk about accountability, yet few truly practice it. Leaders hesitate to challenge underperformance, tolerate excuses, and unintentionally lower standards over time.
In Raise the Standard, Nathan Jamail delivers a direct and practical message about the role leaders play in shaping culture and results. This keynote helps leaders understand that accountability is not pressure. It is clarity, consistency, and follow-through.
Participants learn how leaders create commitment by modeling expectations, coaching daily behaviors, and addressing issues before they become culture problems.
The focus is not on motivation, but on leadership discipline.
“Nathan was a standout keynote at our sales leadership training. His message on coaching versus managing left a lasting impression we expect to see reflected in our results.”
Ken Bisnoff
SVP, TelePacific Communications
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Leadership builds people, standards, and culture that wins long-term.
As technology accelerates, clarity, coaching, and consistency become the true competitive advantage.
Russell G. Tigges, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, RICP®
Financial Services Sales Support Vice President
,
Farm Bureau Financial Services
What a pleasure it was to work with you. The team absolutely loved your message and your delivery! A special thank you for taking the time to learn the vernacular of our team. You were super credible from the very first minute of your delivery.
Steve Baldwin
Vice President of Sales
,
Capital One Auto Finance
Nathan has triggered a growth mechanism within our go-to-market organization by tailoring his presentation to meet our specific needs. His combination of storytelling and selling expertise had our teams enthralled and the energy was ecstatic. Do yourself a favor, get Nathan in front of your leaders and teams to reach higher.
Bryan Sherlock
Strategic Events Lead and GTM COO, Chief of Staff
,
Sumo Logic
First of all, you were truly amazing and heard such wonderful feedback from my team. During breaks and at dinner event last night they came up to me and love your speech with great messaging. They LOVED your style. Like you said….BE YOU!!
Paul Callahan
President of Retail Sales
,
Marzetti Company
After hearing Nathan speak, I felt more in control and energized as a sales leader. His message was clear, inspiring, and impactful for both new and seasoned sales professionals. I highly recommend Nathan to any sales team or leadership group.
Ken Smith
President
,
Georgia Pacific
Nathan’s keynotes aren’t just good, they light a fire under the teams. He knows exactly how to connect with a sales team, get them engaged, and push them to show up at a higher level. Every time I hear him speak, I leave more energized, more focused, and ready to win.
Rachel Nusbaum
Vice President, Commercial East
,
Palo Alto Networks
I wanted to take a moment to thank you again for your outstanding contribution to our SLT retreat in Kansas City. It’s clear that your message is still resonating across the leadership team. What stood out just as much as the content was the way you showed up: spending time with people, learning our culture, and genuinely engaging with the team. That kind of presence speaks volumes. It’s not something you see often—and it made a big impact.
Thank you for being such an integral part of what I truly believe will be a defining moment in Valmont’s story.
Avner Applebaum
CEO
,
Valmont
Nathan was extremely engaging and did an outstanding job of connecting the dots of the strategic message of our offsite through his presentation. He was the consummate professional and feedback from our attendees was off-the-chart! We’re actively thinking about how we can utilize him again and in broader ways across our org.
David Prince
EVP & Chief Commercial Officer
,
HTLF
Nathan’s dynamic and straightforward approach to sales inspired my team like never before—driving a 50% sales increase in one quarter and setting us up for our best growth year yet.
Kevin Lehman
Agency Field Executive
,
State Farm Insurance
Nathan Jamail delivered an energetic, interactive Sales Leadership training for our sales and engineering leaders. His thought-provoking approach challenged us to elevate expectations, coaching, culture, and talent development. The session created alignment, introduced a shared leadership language, and boosted collaboration across our team.
Jeff Sharritts
Area Vice President
,
Cisco
I am so grateful to have had Nathan work with my team and I twice now. The benefits have shown themselves over and over again. Highly recommend bringing Nathan Jamail into your world.
Steve Fox
Vice President
,
Microsoft
Nathan Jamail delivered an energetic, interactive Sales Leadership training for our sales and engineering leaders. His thought-provoking approach challenged us to elevate expectations, coaching, culture, and talent development. The session created alignment, introduced a shared leadership language, and boosted collaboration across our team.
Jeff Sharritts
Area Vice President
,
Cisco
What Audiences Leave With
Participants leave with:
- Clear leadership standards they can apply immediately
- Practical tools to create accountability without micromanaging
- A stronger understanding of how culture is built daily
- Confidence to address issues early and directly
- A shared leadership language around expectations and ownership
- Momentum to drive results faster and more consistently
Six Reasons Organizations
Book Nathan Jamail
Organizations bring Nathan in when they want real leadership shifts, not surface-level inspiration.
01
He Clarifies What Accountability Actually Means
Leaders learn how to create ownership without fear or confusion.
02
He Helps Leaders Raise Standards Without Burning Out Teams
Performance improves through clarity, not pressure.
03
He Strengthens Front-Line and Mid-Level Leadership
Nathan focuses where culture is built or broken every day.
04
He Connects Leadership Behavior to Business Results
No abstract theory. Only practical execution.
05
He Challenges Leaders to Coach, Not Avoid
Leaders learn how to address issues before they become patterns.
06
He Creates Immediate Leadership Alignment
Teams leave with shared expectations and language.
He Connects Leadership Behavior to Business Results
No abstract theory. Only practical execution.
04
He Challenges Leaders to Coach, Not Avoid
Leaders learn how to address issues before they become patterns.
05
He Creates Immediate Leadership Alignment
Teams leave with shared expectations and language.
06
Why Organizations Hire Nathan for Leadership Events
Strong leadership is not about titles or authority. It is about consistency, courage, and follow-through.
Nathan Jamail helps leadership teams understand how small leadership behaviors either raise or lower the standard every day. His message resonates with executives, managers, and front-line leaders because it is practical, direct, and applicable immediately.
See Nathan in Action
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