Advising Leaders
in Higher Education, Business
and Nonprofit Management


Knapp Leadership LLC, the consultancy of John C. Knapp, Ph.D., provides strategic advice grounded in decades of experience in executive leadership and consulting. A former college president and internationally respected speaker, Dr. Knapp is known for expertise in leading change, managing reputation, and responding to crisis situations.

Strategic Counsel in

Change Management

Dr. Knapp counsels executives seeking to effect transformative change in organizations. He provides expertise in strategic planning, senior leadership transitions, institutional mergers, rebranding initiatives, workforce restructuring, and strategies to build trust and establish ethical cultures.

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Leadership Programs

and Presentations

Well-known as an author and keynote speaker, Dr. Knapp has addressed major business, academic, and professional audiences in ten countries on five continents. He also is a skilled and insightful facilitator of dialogs and professional development programs across sectors.

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Navigating Crises

and Sensitive Issues

Dr. Knapp has advised leaders and helped organizations successfully navigate issues ranging from executive misconduct to product safety to criminal assaults. He provides counsel in strategic reputation management, crisis response, scenario-based training, and executive communication.

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