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Use AI to prepare. Own the decision.
Let AI organize information and offer another perspective. Check its output, challenge assumptions, and keep responsibility for decisions that affect your people.
Frontline AI Leadership Keynotes
Practical AI keynotes for the leaders of your frontline teams.
Help your managers use AI to strengthen judgment, prepare important conversations, and follow through on developing people. Jon Harmeling brings firsthand operating experience to every session.
Machines do. Managers decide. Leaders develop.
For leadership conferences and restaurant, franchise, hospitality, and retail teams.
Chick-fil-A Operator Army veteran West Point graduate and former instructor
Jon Harmeling is a current Chick-fil-A Operator in Miami Shores, Florida, a West Point graduate and former West Point systems engineering instructor, and an Army veteran. He gives one keynote, Frontline AI Leadership ($15,000 plus travel in person; $7,500 virtual). His book, Frontline AI Leadership, launches October 27, 2026.
Evaluate the fit
Hear the ideas. Evaluate the speaker.
Client feedback · Chadwell Supply ONE Conference keynote
“The best speaker we have ever had at any of our corporate conferences.”
CEO, Chadwell Supply
AI interview · Franchise Secrets
What happens when AI gives a leader time back?
Hear Jon discuss AI in his restaurant, employee goals, and the choice to reinvest time in people. This is a published podcast conversation, not keynote-stage footage.
Listen to the AI conversationThe AI discussion begins at 26:56.
What your leaders take away
Three actions to take back to their people.
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Prepare a better conversation.
Explore questions before coaching, recognition, or difficult feedback. Then listen to the person, verify the context, and agree on a next step.
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Build a practical 30-day plan.
Identify one person whose growth you can support, prepare one important conversation, make one leadership commitment, and set a date to follow through.
Plan your event
A clear offer, before you inquire.
Up to 60 minutes total, including Q&A as agreed.
In-person keynote
$15,000 plus travel
Travel quoted separately; no travel fee for South Florida events.
Virtual keynote
$7,500
The same standard inclusions, with no travel charge.
A 30-minute preparation call and audience-specific customization are included.
One 30-minute virtual follow-up within 60 days of the event is included in both standard paid in-person and virtual keynotes.
One shared Q&A or application discussion with your audience or leadership team, scheduled together. This is not ongoing or individual coaching.
Attendee books are optional and priced separately. Quantity, availability, delivery timing, and shipping are confirmed for your event.
Signed preorders are open
Frontline AI Leadership
How to Use AI to Free Up Time, Strengthen Judgment, and Develop People
Put the framework to work at your own pace. Decide what to hand off, prepare for difficult conversations, and turn recovered time into development.
Signed paperback · $16.99 USD per copy
Signed copies begin shipping October 27, 2026. This is a shipping-start date, not a guaranteed delivery date.
Shipping and applicable tax are additional. See quantity, U.S. shipping, payment, and cancellation terms before checkout.
Books for your team or eventAbout Jon
Leadership grounded in the work of leading.
A Chick-fil-A Operator, Army veteran, West Point graduate, and former West Point systems engineering instructor, Jon brings frontline operating experience to the room. His examples come from the work of coaching, recognizing contributions, and developing people.
Faith and family shape his work. AI is a tool; the Human Reinvestment Principle is the point: put the time it gives back into thoughtful attention and helping people grow.
Read Jon’s full storyStart the conversation
Tell Jon about your event.
Share your organization, audience, event date, and what your leaders should take away. Jon responds within one business day with availability and a fit assessment.
This is an inquiry, not a booking commitment. Only your name and email are required. Choose the relevant inquiry type for team books or another opportunity.
Prefer email? jon@jonharmeling.com
Phone or text: (954) 298-6045