GREAT TO MAGNUS

INSPIRE EDUCATE IMPACT TRANSCEND

be bold, be brave, be more,

BE MAGNUS

Becoming a MAGNUS OVEA Leader is your path to individual happiness and accomplishment. It is the road to creating a successful career in any field. In today’s rapidly evolving world, professionals must continuously adapt, not only to achieve personal success but also to contribute to the well-being of the communities they serve.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or you are in a senior position, how you perform your duties, the influence you wield, and the legacy you leave behind will shape the future of your organization and industry for years to come.Your journey to becoming the very best version of yourself, both personally and professionally, begins here as you embrace the principles of MAGNUS OVEA Leadership. By pursuing a virtuous life—principally knowing right from wrong and acting accordingly—you will find greater fulfillment and purpose.

In today’s world, we can no longer afford to invest in developing leadership capacity in just a few individuals. The new standrds is to onvest in the entire team.

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WELCOME to GREAT to MAGNUS

– Unlock Your Full Potential with the MAGNUS Framework

ADDRESSING your CHALLENGES, EMPOWERING your POTENTIAL

At Great to MAGNUS, we understand the challenges you face. Whether you're seeking effective tools to enhance personal or team leadership, struggling to manage stress and burnout, or feeling stuck in your career, our proven framework is here to help. For organizations battling low morale, poor communication, or a lack of innovation, and for first responders navigating trauma, operational stress, or workforce retention issues, the MAGNUS Mindset offers solutions designed to overcome these hurdles. Join us to transform challenges into opportunities and achieve greatness through resilience, leadership development, and personal growth.

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GREATNESS ALONE is no LONGER ENOUGH

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In Contrast practice becomes the wind that fills our sails, propelling us forward on the voyage of discovery.
-Dr. Mitch Javidi

Above the arrow of progress lies a profound message conveyed through the second line:

“INSPIRE EDUCATE IMPACT TRANSCEND.” 

Each word stands as a pillar of wisdom, embodying the essence of personal growth and societal contribution. These words are not merely strung together but are interconnected, forming the very fabric of the meaningful existence of our developmental journey. The crossed arrows separating these words evoke a sense of harmony and unity. They remind us that true greatness is not attained in isolation but through collaboration, understanding, and mutual respect. These arrows symbolize the interconnectedness of our goals and the importance of cooperation in our collective journey through the 11 RINGS.

Why Great to MAGNUS?

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We Don’t Just Teach Leadership — We Walk With You.

At Great to MAGNUS, we believe in something deeper than traditional leadership training. We believe in human connection. That means we’re not handing you a guidebook and sending you off on your own. We are with you — from the first step to the transformation and beyond.

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all model.
This is real growth, with real people beside you.

We’re in this with you — through the struggle, the stretch, and the breakthrough.

  • Ongoing Support & Coaching — Our coaches are present before, during, and after your program. You’re never alone.

  • Personal Connection — Every participant is known, seen, and heard. Your story matters to us.

  • Tailored Journey — Using the 11 Rings of Human Performance, we help you create a plan that fits you — your values, your challenges, your aspirations.

  • Community of MAGNUS — You join a network of like-minded leaders who stay connected, grow together, and support one another far beyond the classroom.

This is the Great to MAGNUS journey.
It’s not about perfection. It’s about partnership.
And we’ll walk with you every step of the way.

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    FOUNDER OF NATIONAL COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE

    The mission of "THE COLLEGE" is to train and equip your agency to do more than just survive but thrive. By enhancing each individual’s leadership capacity, well-being, morale, productivity, and team-building skills.

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    The platform delivers peak performance and wellness solutions, applications, and educational programs through a mobile platform.

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    THEORIST

    Dr. Javidi is an expert in peak performance and human behavior with experience in academia, military, law enforcement, government, pharma, and technology. He developed “MAGNUS OVEA,” a General Theory of Human Performance.

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    CO-FOUNDER THE POWER OF AWARENESS INSTITUTE

    We empower individuals and organizations through awareness and preparation instruction so you can move through your life and across the world with well-founded confidence.

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    CO-FOUNDER

    Epochal Technologies is a full-service data analytics and software development company that is focused on enabling operations to maximize the potential of data, decisions, and operations.

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    FOUNDER

    Readiness Network, Inc. and its enterprise subsidiaries provide educational and technology-enabled solutions to help individuals and organizations elevate their leadership, preparedness, and response capabilities to deliver RESULTS with CONFIDENCE.  

    The company does business as both the National Command & Staff College and the International Academy of Public Safety. 

SUCCESS STORIES

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RESULTS WITH EXCELENCE

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SUCCESS STORIES • RESULTS WITH EXCELENCE •

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    “Through MAGNUS, I’ve learned to turn my weaknesses into strengths by focusing on emotional and mental resilience.”

    — Sophia W., Law Enforcement Officer | May 2024

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    “The science behind GREAT to MAGNUS has empowered me to lead with emotional intelligence and resilience, which has transformed both my professional and personal life.”

    — Jessica H., Police Captain | September 2024

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    “The science of human performance in this program gave me clarity on how to lead with authenticity and purpose.”

    — Evan C., Risk Manager | April 2024

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    “MAGNUS not only showed me how to achieve excellence but how to sustain it in both personal growth and professional leadership.”

    — Ben M., Executive Director | December 2023

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