Justin Kurth

About Justin Kurth

Organizations rarely struggle because they lack ideas. More often, they struggle because their culture, leadership systems, and strategy are not aligned well enough to carry those ideas forward. Truth is, organizational struggle happens not because of a lack of desire, it happens through a lack of intention. I partner with leaders and organizations to strengthen the systems that drive sustainable performance: organizational culture, leadership development, strategic alignment, and professional growth. Through my consulting practice, I help organizations move beyond reactive problem-solving and toward intentional organizational design. It’s about making connections and partnering with my clients, not just telling them what to fix. My work typically focuses on helping organizations:• Build healthy, resilient workplace cultures• Develop leadership capacity at every level of the organization• Navigate organizational change with clarity and structure• Integrate emerging tools—such as AI—into human-centered workplaces• Align strategy, people, and systems for long-term growth My approach blends organizational development, systems thinking, coaching, and strategic advisory to meet leaders and organizations where they are. Rather than applying generic frameworks, I work alongside leaders to understand the unique dynamics shaping their organization and design solutions that fit their reality - my goal is to strengthen your vision and your legacy. At the core of my philosophy is a simple belief:Healthy organizations create the conditions where both people and performance can thrive.When culture, leadership, and strategy move in alignment, organizations gain the ability not only to solve problems—but to continually evolve.If you\'re a leader working to strengthen your organization’s culture, leadership capacity, or long-term strategy, I welcome the opportunity to connect.

Experience

1. Instructor of Psychology

   Missouri State University

   Aug 2023 — Present · Springfield, MO, US

   Primary instructor for mid-level undergraduate classes centered on developing skills related to understanding various learning processes, classical, positive, and aversive conditioning, memory formation, and testing methodologies.• Engage with students and faculty to advance educational excellence and research.• Support university mission by contributing academic expertise to institutional initiatives and community engagement.• Introduce theories and approaches to using real-life scenarios, increasing individual applicability and relatability for stronger student comprehension.• Implement multimodal instruction using out-of-the-box strategies to encourage adaptive learning, unique educational experiences, and memorable topic interaction.• Curate an atmosphere of high academic achievement through pedagogical enthusiasm and passionate student-centered interaction.

Education

• Missouri State University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Creative Writing

  2006 — 2010

• Missouri State University

  Master of Arts (MA), English Language and Literature/Letters

  2011 — 2013

• Capella University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Developmental and Cognitive Psychology