Adam Giery, Managing Partner at Strategos Group, embodies the aspirational spirit of a student with the ferocity of a grizzled veteran of the choppy waves of entrepreneurship. This special episode of On Balance with Dr. Rod Berger looks at the power of persistence through an exemplar of authentic leadership.

Giery, below, aptly describes his initial challenges and the path to personal and professional redemption, culminating in several accolades and inclusion in a newly released book, From Start to Success: 40 Stories of Successful C-Suite Executives. Giery's chapter, An Early Education In Business Drives Success, delivers a raw commentary on the intangibles required to motivate oneself and inspire teams across disciplines. A personal recollection steeped in practical and thought-provoking prose inspires the reader to tackle entrepreneurship with authenticity and vigor. This is truly a special episode through the experiences and stories of a leader who is just getting started.

Get a taste of the interview through Giery's own voice below!

Adam Giery, in his own words: I was prescribed a lifetime diagnosis of underachievement as a child. However, educators and my mother had other plans. This experience and the education system in my community positively altered the trajectory of my life. I now dedicate my energy, profession, and investments to the continued evolution of the education system that has provided much for me.

As a former classroom teacher, I believe in exploring and driving education innovation with practical applications to create an inclusive education ecosystem. Advancing education organizations and policies to impact student growth meaningfully has become my life’s work.

I presently serve as Managing Partner of Strategos Group, accelerating organizations poised to disrupt and transform the field of K-20 education. With a team of former superintendents, educators, and legislators, we advise Fortune 500 companies, private equity, EdTech startups, venture capitalists, and philanthropic organizations on strategic growth initiatives. Our mission is to discover and support organizations committed to delivering exceptional educational outcomes.

I am proud to be an education advocate first and an entrepreneur second. I enjoy big laughs, making wine, and, if I’m lucky, playing a few holes of golf when time allows.

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