With more than 15 years’ experience in executive and human resources consulting roles, Julie Ironside Jacobs delivers proven operational and business expertise and emotional intelligence and rigor to inform strategy, improve culture, and drive productivity and profitability.
WHY IRONSIDE?
As Ironside’s founder and principal, Julie Ironside Jacobs approaches clients with a keen business acumen and a real-life understanding of Family Business dynamics as well as large family dynamics. She is knowledgeable, honest, direct, and thoughtful.
Julie listens closely to her clients and works to understand their unique marketplace opportunities as well as family nuances and challenges. At the same time, she acts as an impartial champion for the whole entity, not any one faction.
Family business is about results and relationships. So is Julie.
WHY FAMILY BUSINESS?
Research shows that, as of March 2023, Family Business creates 78% of new American jobs and employs 60% of workers in the United States. Family business is 64% of the national GDP.
As importantly, Family Business operates with values and long-term thinking that align with Ironside’s values and goals. Having worked with 100+ Family Businesses in the Midwest/Great Lakes region throughout her career, Julie shares the belief that success is earned; so do her clients.
Julie chooses to work exclusively with Family Businesses because they go beyond that basic tenant: Family Businesses for profitability, they also invest in their communities. Shareholders and employees share time, talent, and treasures within the communities where they live.