Dr. York Kleinhandler Founder & Principal

I’ve led in some of the most complex, high-stakes environments on earth—on the battlefield, in federal law-enforcement operations, inside corporate boardrooms, and across academic institutions. From the front lines as a GREEN BERET to senior leadership in the U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE and the private sector, I’ve witnessed one immutable fact:

Leadership is a force multiplier—or a liability.
There is no middle ground.
 

That insight powers Force Multiplier Leadership and the ACE Model I teach worldwide.  

• 37 years, U.S. Army Special Forces (Chief Warrant Officer 5 Retired)
   
• Senior Leader, U.S. Marshals Service
   
• Fortune-level Division Strategy Lead (22 % productivity lift)
   
• Doctorate in Leadership & Learning

🌟 What This Means for You

York’s cross‑sector expertise enables him to:

• Distill cross‑industry leadership principles into actionable strategies  
• Navigate complex organizations with clarity and confidence.  
• Adapt leadership styles to any challenge or culture.
• Share battlefield‑tested lessons for decision‑making under pressure  
• Foster innovation by blending diverse experiences and proven methodologies

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