Helping good
people become
better leaders.
Quiet Geniuses, Inc. is a holding company for training, technical leadership, and communications companies. A private, Delaware C-Corp, established 2026.
Mission
Character over volume.
Quiet Geniuses, Inc. equips technical leaders to lead with character, help people do their best work, and build more innovative organizations. We believe the most effective leaders are not the loudest voices — they are good people committed to becoming a little better every day, and helping others do the same.
What We Believe
Our tenets.
The beliefs that shape who we support, and the beliefs that shape how we work.
Who we support
- Good humans make better leaders.
- Leaders are most open to communication that is unpretentious, honest, and human.
- Technical leaders, regardless of domain, expertise, or formal title, share a common desire to work with capable people to solve worthy and compelling technical problems.
- The best managers are never a team of one. Teams excel when they are seen, supported, and trust each other — and managers shape how that happens.
- Immersing leaders in stories, case studies, and simulations is the most effective way to learn leadership lessons without having to feel the pain of real-life mistakes.
How we work
- At the core of everything we do, there is a person we can truly help.
- Lasting growth begins with a radical acceptance of who we are — coring up our strengths, sharpening our skills, and letting go of the shame of our weaknesses.
- Work is productive and fulfilling when we inject humor, don't take ourselves too seriously, and turn work into play.
- Over-working is not a badge of honor. It takes courage, honesty, and humility to know when to stop and take care of yourself and those you care about.
- Perfection is a dangerous myth. The best products come through trying, failing, reflecting, and seeking out opposing ideas.
- Celebrating moments helps us track improvement, recognize effort, and see the legacy of what we've built together.
Our Companies
The family of companies.
Quiet Geniuses, Inc. holds and supports the companies below, each built around a piece of the same mission.
Heard Nerd Communications, LLC
Where technical leaders go to get help, find peers, and share resources.
Simthing New, LLC
Sister company for designing simulation and immersive learning experiences.
The Forje Academy for Technical Leadership
Where technical leaders go to for transformational learning.
Who We Are
Leadership.
James (Jim) Hadley, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Jim has spent over 25 years designing learning experiences across industries and developing leaders in corporate and non-profit organizations, including training design for aerospace, military, pharmaceutical, entertainment, and manufacturing. He believes the most effective learning happens when people are solving complex problems related to their work. He has four kids, loves the outdoors, and resides in Washington State.
Jessica Johnson
Executive Vice President
Jessica has helped hundreds of leaders around the world learn to survive and thrive in their role. She has a special passion for helping technical leaders — aka nerds and geeks — become awesome leaders, and has designed Technical Excellence curricula for engineering and aerospace fellows. She resides in Washington State with her husband and two dogs.
Beth Myrowen
Creative Director
A lifelong gamer, creative problem-solver, and learning nerd, Beth specializes in gamified training and learning board games. Her background spans UX design, development, and graphic design. She plays saxophone in a swing band, practices martial arts, and lives in South Carolina with her partner and dogs.
Board of Advisors
We are assembling a board of advisors who reflect the character, technical depth, and quiet conviction we champion. More to come.
News & Updates
As our companies grow and new work takes shape, this is where we will share the story. Reach out to be notified when we do.