Bridging the Gap.

Transforming Leaders. Impacting Lives.

The 12 l's of Leadership is the bridge between where you are and the leader you're called to be.

Leadership isn't complicated, it's intentional.

There's no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in leadership. The 12 I's of Leadership gives you a clear, repeatable system for building trust, shaping culture, and leaving a legacy that outlasts you. Built from 30+ years of watching leaders succeed, and fail.

Twelve Principles. Lasting Impact.

One integrated system

Twelve principles that work together, not a list of disconnected tips.

Daily disciplines that build trust

Practical habits you can start using the Monday after you read it.

Five Stoppers to keep you on track.

Learn the warning signs that quietly derail even great leaders.

Ways to Work with CBG Leadership

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    Leadership Development Tools

    Put the 12 I's to work with resources built for real implementation: the core book, upcoming workbook, and a personal leadership assessment. Every tool moves leaders foward in their values and service.

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    Executive Coaching and Mentorship

    Leadership can be lonely at the top. Work one-on-one with CBG’s best to sharpen your judgment, strengthen your culture, and lead with the integrity and confidence your team needs from you.

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    Keynotes and Speaking Engagements

    Bring a practical, motivating, framework-driven talk to your next conference, offsite, or all-hands, and leave your leaders with a shared language for trust, culture, and lasting impact.

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About CBG Leadership

Leadership That Builds Trust, Culture, and Legacy

CBG Leadership exists to help leaders lead with intention. Founded on integrity and service, we equip new, mid-level, and senior leaders with a clear, repeatable system for building trust, shaping culture, and leaving a legacy that outlasts them. Through books, workshops, coaching, and keynotes, we turn good intentions into daily leadership habits.

About The Leadership Behind CBG

Charles “Buddy” Grimmett

CBG Executive Leadership Author Charles "Buddy" Grimmett

Buddy Grimmett has spent more than 30 years building, scaling, and leading businesses and teams across three countries. Along the way, he's seen what separates leaders who last from those who burn out. His philosophy is simple: move people from transactional to relational, bridge the gaps between generations, and develop servant leaders who make a lasting impact in business and in life.

  • I am pleased to recommend Charles Grimmett as a business partner to anyone who is looking for a smart, strategic thinker who analyzes operational details and presents successful options. In my working experience with him, he always demonstrated the highest levels of integrity and reliability. Anyone who works with Buddy will reap rewards!

    Jean K.
    Executive Vice President

  • Buddy is an experienced leader in operational efficiencies and finances. You can tell building effective teams is one of his strongest suits...I am particularly impressed by Buddy’s ability to lead a walkthrough effortlessly. Empowering people with his mentorship is one of his best attributes.

    Alejandro R
    District Manager, Thrift World

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