Who we are

At First City Leadership Group, we believe resilience is not just a mindset—it’s a measurable, trainable advantage. Founded by a U.S. Army veteran and leadership trainer, we are a Northeast Florida–based firm dedicated to helping individuals grow as leaders and organizations thrive through alignment and culture.

We deliver leadership development through three core offerings:

  • RBLP® Exam Preparation Training, the nation’s only leadership certification focused on building resilient teams

  • The First City Culture Insight™ Framework, a proprietary assessment and consulting tool that reveals and strengthens organizational culture

  • Mission, Vision & Values (MVV) Alignment Workshops, interactive sessions that help leadership teams align around shared purpose and strategic direction

Whether you're certifying emerging leaders, assessing your culture, or unifying your team around what matters most, our mission is simple: to build strength through resilience.

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Adam Jackson is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, certified Resilience-Building Leadership Professional–Trainer (RBLP-T), and Project Management Professional (PMP). With over two decades of experience leading teams in complex environments, Adam founded First City Leadership Group to help individuals and organizations build resilience, align purpose, and lead with clarity. He holds a Master’s in Adult Education and brings a unique blend of operational expertise, instructional skill, and cultural insight to every engagement.

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Our Values

  • We view challenges as opportunities for growth and prepare leaders to rise stronger with every test.

  • We align every action with clear mission, vision, and values—helping others do the same.

  • Our veteran roots drive us to serve others first. We lead with humility, empathy, and integrity.

  • We help teams surface disconnects, clarify purpose, and move forward as one.

  • We cultivate lifelong learning, self-awareness, and the courage to adapt and improve.

  • We hold ourselves and our clients to high standards—always fair, always transparent.