Cloyd Garth Jr. named on Black Impact Magazine's 100 Entrepreneurs To Know

Cloyd Garth, Jr. is a nationally respected superintendent, dynamic speaker, and the visionary founder of The Garth Group LLC, a global leadership development firm that specializes in cultivating high-impact leaders across education, corporate, nonprofit, and civic sectors. With a career defined by transformational results, Garth led the Hazlehurst City School District in Mississippi from a state-controlled system to one of the highest-performing districts in the region. His leadership journey—marked by resilience, innovation, and strategic foresight—has made him a sought-after voice in conversations around leadership equity, system design, and executive readiness.

A former high school principal who experienced the sting of systemic bias, Garth turned adversity into a catalyst for change. He now champions leadership development with an emphasis on authenticity, accountability, and excellence. Through keynote addresses, executive coaching, and tailored professional development sessions, he equips leaders with practical strategies to overcome challenges, inspire teams, and drive sustained performance. His frameworks are anchored in growth mindset principles and a deep belief that every leader must rise above limitations to embrace legacy-level impact.

Cloyd is the creator of SocratiX, an innovative AI-powered leadership platform that predicts professional potential and aligns individuals with their most effective leadership path. Designed with cross-sector scalability, SocratiX is rapidly gaining attention for its ability to help organizations avoid costly hiring mistakes and accelerate leadership pipelines through data-informed insights.

Under his leadership, The Garth Group has launched signature programs like the CEO Mindset Model, a tiered approach to developing aspiring, emerging, and executive-level leaders. His strategies are used by institutions seeking to move from survival to scalability and from vision to verifiable results.

Recognized for his passionate delivery and sharp systems thinking, Garth has presented across the United States and is expanding his global reach. Whether he is speaking in boardrooms, classrooms, or international forums, his message is consistent: Leadership is not just about position—it’s about purpose, preparation, and the pursuit of excellence.

Above all, Cloyd Garth, Jr. is a devoted husband to Reena and proud father to Ayana. He draws strength and perspective from their love and support, which continually remind him of the importance of legacy, balance, and leading with both head and heart.

Connect with Cloyd.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cloyd-garth-jr/