I’ve led multi-million-dollar transformation programs inside global enterprises.
I’ve scaled startups through rapid growth.
I’ve sat in the COO seat when alignment breaks down under pressure.
What I’ve learned:
Most transformation challenges aren’t strategy or technology problems.
They’re human alignment problems.
Red Thread Advisors is the change architect that helps mission-driven organizations achieve clarity and human alignment in high-stakes, complex situations.
About Jon Walton
Imagine living your values at work
Jon is an expert in change and transformation, supporting technology-enabled transformations, social impact organizations, and innovators. He works with values-driven leaders and teams to make change understandable and effective. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in cross-cultural team leadership and transformation, Jon helps organizations navigate operational change.
His Story – Addicted to change, transformation, and innovation
Professionally, Jon is addicted to change. He has always been drawn to work that improves systems, whether human or technical. He sees the magic in combining the two: new possibilities open up, collaboration increases, and goals are achieved. Jon is a perceptive observer of how people interact with systems and with one another. He uses these skills to help others create clarity amid complexity.
Jon knows what it feels like to be sinking on a project, seemingly unable to right the ship. For a leader, that erodes confidence and drains energy. Friction across the team increases, deadlines are missed, and action is needed. Jon steps in to work with you and the team to identify issues, understand needs, and align on solutions without fuss.
Today, Jon draws on his experience to support technology-enabled transformations, social impact organizations, and innovators. He is an insightful guide to change and innovation, able to solve puzzles that spreadsheets can’t reveal.
30⁺
YEARS LEADING
100⁺
TRANSFORMATIONS
People Drive Results
We Need Whole Leaders
Leading is challenging. Beyond operational skills, leaders also need emotional intelligence and mental resilience to succeed.
Alignment Outperforms
We focus on team alignment because misaligned teams stall, and aligned ones consistently win.
Difference Ignites Possibility
In a complex, ever-changing world, relying on outmoded practices stifles innovation and collaboration. We help you lead beyond outdated ways and groupthink to thrive in uncertainty.
