James McGinnis

James McGinnis

Ed.D.,MPAS, PA-C

MD, US

I help others develop the skills that allow them to lead at the intersection of human and organizational resilience.

Speaker | Consultant | Educator | Former Green Beret Medic and Special Operations Medical Officer | Founder: Resilience Centered Leadership | Mediocre Competitive Sailor


I have leveraged over 30 years of experience in both the military and civilian sector to become an industry expert, thought leader, and speaker in resilience and positive team dynamics within organizations that operate in complex, high-stress/high-stakes domains.

As former detachment medic with the United States Army Special Forces, an emergency medicine Physician Assistant and former Special Operations Medical Officer with the United States Special Operations Command, I have spent more than 30 years building and leading teams that both conducted and supported high-risk/high-stakes missions. After retiring from the military, I served as the program director for Health Intervention and Disaster Response at The George Washington University and as the Senior PA leading advanced practice providers for Johns Hopkins Emergency Medical Services.

In addition to my leadership background, I earned a doctorate in human and organizational learning from The George Washington University in Washington, DC. Drawing from both my professional and academic background, I have developed Resilience-Centered Leadership© as a framework for creating organizations and teams that are capable of thriving in a high stress/high stakes operational environment. I use keynote speaking engagements, coaching sessions, and customizable workshops to teach others how to apply this framework in their own organizations. If you are interested in learning more, or want to book an engagement, I would love to hear from you!

If you want to learn more about Resilience Centered Leadership feel free to contact me at www.jamespmcginnis.com

Speaker | Consultant | Educator | Former Green Beret Medic and Special Operations Medical Officer | Founder: Resilience Centered Leadership | Mediocre Competitive Sailor


I have leveraged over 30 years of experience in both the military and civilian sector to become an industry expert, thought leader, and speaker in resilience and positive team dynamics within organizations that operate in complex, high-stress/high-stakes domains.

As former detachment medic with the United States Army Special Forces, an emergency medicine Physician Assistant and former Special Operations Medical Officer with the United States Special Operations Command, I have spent more than 30 years building and leading teams that both conducted and supported high-risk/high-stakes missions. After retiring from the military, I served as the program director for Health Intervention and Disaster Response at The George Washington University and as the Senior PA leading advanced practice providers for Johns Hopkins Emergency Medical Services.

In addition to my leadership background, I earned a doctorate in human and organizational learning from The George Washington University in Washington, DC. Drawing from both my professional and academic background, I have developed Resilience-Centered Leadership© as a framework for creating organizations and teams that are capable of thriving in a high stress/high stakes operational environment. I use keynote speaking engagements, coaching sessions, and customizable workshops to teach others how to apply this framework in their own organizations. If you are interested in learning more, or want to book an engagement, I would love to hear from you!

If you want to learn more about Resilience Centered Leadership feel free to contact me at www.jamespmcginnis.com

LEADERS® WORKSHOP

Grounded in transformational leadership theory and supported by current research on adult resilience, this customized workshop teaches leaders how to recognize the warning signals of burnout and explores the sources of resilience commonly engaged by individuals who are experiencing it. This interactive experience is designed to enhance leaders' interpersonal engagement and enable them to develop resilience skills in their staff as well as within themselves.

LeadershipInspirational / Life-changing

ROLE® WORKSHOP

A highly interactive workshop conducted in a small group setting, this program is designed to highlight the importance of mutual support and collegiality within and across teams.  Grounded in current research on workplace incivility and employee belonging, this workshop encourages teams to recognize the early stages of the incivility spiral and provides them with strategies to enhance professional respect in the workplace.  Designed to raise awareness of the insidious nature of...
Workplace RespectEducational / Informative