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Justin Ricklefs

Collaborator · DISC type is
Partner at Squids Pro Wash
📍 Kansas City Metropolitan Area, United States

Justin Ricklefs is the Founder and CEO of Guild Collective, a brand consultancy focused on strategic storytelling. He previously spent eight years in the front office of the Kansas City Chiefs as Director of Partnership Development. He is also the author of "Give a Damn, " a book focused on human-centric leadership.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Partner
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Kansas City Metropolitan Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Justin shows up

Fair-minded
Appreciative
Good Listener

They are more likely to go for proven solutions. Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Priorities

Topics Justin cares about

Human-Centric Leadership
Author of "Give a Damn, " which advocates for care, curiosity, and compassion as competitive advantages in business. Frequently speaks on making leadership more human.
Strategic Storytelling
Founded his brand consultancy, Guild Collective, on the principle that strategic storytelling helps companies connect with their audience and grow their business.
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Career

Work history

6-2022
Partner
Squids Pro Wash
3-2017
Founder and CEO
Guild Collective
3-2015 - 3-2017
Director of Partnership Development
Kansas City Chiefs
4-2014 - 3-2015
Director of Business Development
ECCO Select
3-2013 - 4-2014
VP of Sales
Synaptic
In the press

Media appearances

Introducing: Give A Damn Podcast. Featured in Guild Collective
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Justin Ricklefs – Founder & CEO, Guild Collective. Featured in Guild Collective – Official Website
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Education
Education details unavailable
University of Missouri-Columbia
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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