Speaking at the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center, Concordia University, WI

October 13, 2023October 13, 2023

On Tuesday, Oct 3 I spoke at Concordia University, Wisconsin. Dr. Scott Niederjohn, Professor of Economics and Director of the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center invited me to speak to staff, faculty and students. I spoke about the experiences and lessons contained in my award winning book “Taking Stock — 10 Life and Leadership Lessons From My Seat at the Table.” I thoroughly enjoyed the engagement of those who attended either in person or virtually.

I’m a director of the Robert W. Plaster Foundation which focuses on the advancement of free enterprise through named capital projects at U.S. colleges and universities. The Foundation made a significant gift 5 years ago to help establish the Free Enterprise Center on the Concordia campus. Students learn about the power of free markets, economics, investing and more. Click here to learn more about the Free Enterprise Center.

My thanks to Dr. Niederjohn and everyone who attended! I enjoyed meeting you all!

Four Recommendations for Building Trust

August 17, 2023September 13, 2023

Researchers Kimberly Nei and Darin Nei studied data across thirty independent studies to examine the relationship between personality and ethical leadership. They wanted to know what leaders should do to build trust with new teams. They published their findings in a 2018 Harvard Business Review article called “Don’t Try to Be the ‘Fun Boss’ —…

Near Failure Is a Much Better Teacher Than Actual Failure

June 6, 2023June 6, 2023

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Board Positions Come through Multiple Channels

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

Many people ask me how to find board opportunities. I explain that this is a process rather than an event. The cultivation process is constantly in motion. It is hard work that needs to be treated almost as a full-time job. Begin with the fundamentals: *Ensure that your LinkedIn profile is up to date and…

A Special Honor from Park University

May 15, 2023June 22, 2023

I was humbled to receive a Doctorate of Humane Letters from Park University at their convocation on Saturday, May 6 in Kansas City, MO. It was an amazing day. Thanks to my good friend Cliff Illig who was the commencement speaker for his recognition as well. I am grateful to the Park University board and…

Speaking at Global Entrepreneurship Week, North Texas

November 21, 2023November 21, 2023

“I was honored to speak at the North Texas Global Entrepreneurship Week summit. I was extremely impressed by the work taking place there to support North Texas innovators and entrepreneurs. Your work is making it possible for entrepreneurs to start, grow, and build their businesses in the metro leading to a vibrant regional economy. Keep…

Culture Holds the Key to Remote Work Survival

March 30, 2023June 22, 2023

In March of 2020, a trend that was already partially underway rapidly accelerated with the arrival of the COVID 19 virus. Work from home on Friday’s, and maybe on Monday’s became a work from home necessity five days a week. I remember my last business trip prior to the onset of the pandemic. I was…

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