Take two minutes to experience the spirit behind We Wear Kicks to Work in motion. In this TEDx talk, Jeffrey Dessources delivers more than ideas—he embodies the leadership the book was built on: culturally aware, radically authentic, and unapologetically human.
An Amazon best-seller redefining leadership, authenticity, and culture written by Trill or Not Trill founders Lenny Williams & Jeff Dess.
We Wear Kicks to Work is a leadership manifesto rooted in authenticity. This book dismantles outdated workplace expectations and reimagines what leadership looks like—through culture, community, and purpose. It’s fast. It’s real. It’s necessary.
You’ll find stories from the classroom to the boardroom, tools for student leaders and professionals alike, and the blueprint for leading with your full self.
Bring the book to life with a live Trill or Not Trill experience.
Leadership training, student engagement, and culture-forward programming—all based on We Wear Kicks to Work.
Empowering visionary leaders to drive impact through purpose-driven culture, strategic clarity, and bold innovation that transforms teams and organizations.