[DENVER] The Virtue-Driven Leader (Part I)

J.B. Kellogg, CEO and co-founder of Madwire, has studied leadership from every angle for over 20 years, but nothing reshaped his understanding more than discovering the Christian teachings of virtue—a true game-changer. It opened his eyes to a whole new level of leadership, one rooted in the character of Christ and powered by grace. This revelation ultimately led him to found Horse & Chariot, a ministry dedicated to sharing the Christian teachings of virtue with others.

Through years of experience, J.B. has come to see that living a virtuous life lifts the sails of the soul, allowing the grace of the Holy Spirit to move us forward. That is the key to true leadership. Conversely, a life of vice lowers those sails, cutting us off from the winds of grace.

In this talk, J.B. will share a short history of his journey into virtue, then dive into the seven chiefly virtues, their key sub-virtues, and how they apply to both life and leadership. Attendees will walk away with a clear, actionable understanding of Christian virtue and how it shapes virtue-driven leadership in business and beyond.

What to expect:

Discover the Key to True Leadership – Learn how Christian virtue transforms leadership by building character, integrity, and purpose, both in business and in life.

Answer the Tough Questions – What truly makes a great leader? How do faith and virtue apply to leadership? What happens when vice takes over?

Walk Away with Actionable Solutions – Gain practical insights on how to develop and apply the seven chiefly virtues to leadership, decision-making, and personal growth—so you can lead with confidence, impact, and grace.

Please note:

A light lunch will be provided (Example: sub/wraps, chips, and a water).
Your $15 helps cover costs and expand future WorkLife Connects, allowing Kingdom Way Ministries to make an even greater impact in Northern Colorado and beyond.


About the speaker
J.B. KELLOGG is the Co-Founder and CEO of Madwire.

He co-founded Madwire with his Dad in 2009 when he was 28 years old. JB helped grow the company to 100MM+ in annual revenue and 500+ employees in under 10 years—a rare feat, especially with minimal growth capital. At Madwire, J.B. enjoys being part of a character-first team and culture, driven to “make a difference” (the “m.a.d.” in Madwire 😜).


A short list of JB’s business achievements at Madwire include:


3x Top CEO in the US by Glassdoor for companies under 1,000 employees (2016-2018)

8x Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Company in America (2013-2020)

12x Top 50 Family-Owned Company in Colorado (2011-2023)

4x Best Place to Work in the US by Glassdoor (2016-2020)

Top 100 Private U.S. Tech Company by D.A. Davidson The Herd (2021)


That said, J.B. is quick to make it clear he can not take credit for the items above. Instead, he points out that he’s blessed to be surrounded by an incredible team, an amazing wife and family who have supported him every step of the way, and, of course, God's good grace.

Outside of Madwire, J.B. enjoys sharing lessons he’s learned in life and leadership throughout his journey. He also enjoys sharing the character-forming and soul-lifting Christian teachings of virtue via a labor of love he calls Horse & Chariot (see horseandchariot.com). Why? Because a lesson learned should be a lesson shared.

You may also like the following events from Kingdom Way Ministries:

• Next Thursday, 17th July, 07:30 am, RESET YOUR MINDSET (Denver) in Englewood
• Next month, 14th August, 11:30 am, Transformational Leadership in Fort Collins

Also check out other Workshops in Cherry Hills Village.