Tag: leadership development

Kathryn McNaughton: Leading with Integrity, Insight, and Purposeful Impact

I’m grateful for the opportunity to reflect on my professional journey as a senior academic leader, executive coach, and board contributor. Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to work alongside incredible people and organizations dedicated to meaningful impact in education and beyond. Here is my biography.

Jim Rado: Building Communities, Leading with Integrity, and Creating Lasting Impact

I’m excited to share a deeper look into my professional journey and experiences in the homebuilding and construction industry over the past 50 years. From entrepreneurship to executive leadership and board service, I’ve had the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute in meaningful ways. Here is my biography.

Bernardo Riveros: Building Bridges Between People, Education, and Opportunity

After more than three decades working in international education, entrepreneurship, and leadership development, I’m grateful for the journey that has allowed me to collaborate with incredible institutions, partners, and communities across the world. My work has focused on building bridges between education systems, developing leadership capacity, and creating opportunities for global collaboration—especially between North America and Latin America. I’m excited to share more about that journey and the experiences that shaped it. Here is my biography.

Jeffrey Tinker: Turning Strategy into Results, One Operation at a Time

I’m excited to share a deeper look into my professional journey and leadership philosophy. Over the past 22 years, I’ve had the opportunity to grow within the hospitality industry, leading multi-unit operations, driving performance, and building strong teams across the New York market. I’m passionate about helping businesses grow and evolve, and I look forward to expanding my impact through board service. Here is my biography.

Michael Moench: Driving Academic Excellence through Innovation, Accountability, and a Passion for Student Success

I’m excited to share a deeper look into my professional journey, shaped by over 20 years in higher education, accreditation, and the culinary industry. My passion has always been centered on student success, faculty development, and building programs that truly make an impact. I’m grateful for the opportunities I’ve had to lead, learn, and contribute—and I look forward to what’s ahead. Here is my biography.

Tim Aiken: Transforming Performance and Building Scalable, Profitable Growth

I’m excited to share a deeper look into my professional journey and the experiences that have shaped my approach to growth, leadership, and transformation. Over the past 25+ years, I’ve had the opportunity to partner with great teams and organizations to scale performance, build strong leaders, and create lasting impact. Here is my biography.

Joe Caiazzo: Connecting Ideas, People, and Policy to Move Progress Forward

I’m excited to share a deeper look at my professional journey and the experiences that have shaped my work in public affairs, communications, and political strategy. Over the past 17+ years, I’ve had the opportunity to work on national campaigns, advise organizations on advocacy and messaging, teach the next generation of leaders, and serve on nonprofit boards focused on community impact. I’m grateful for the mentors, colleagues, and opportunities that have helped shape this path. Here is my biography.

Driving Strategic Growth and Innovation in the Public Sector

“Growth Culture” only becomes meaningful when leaders move it beyond jargon and into daily practice—where measurable progress and a healthy workplace environment reinforce each other. True growth is not just hitting financial targets but understanding performance through data, adapting to challenges, and communicating transparently across all levels. At the same time, culture drives how that growth is achieved: through engaged employees, consistent leadership, and an environment built on trust, accountability, and recognition. Whether in the public or private sector, organizations that intentionally align growth objectives with a strong, people-centered culture are better positioned to sustain performance, retain talent, and navigate change effectively.

Scott Sowell: Leading with Purpose, Transforming Organizations with Integrity and Insight

I’m grateful for the opportunities I’ve had over the past 25+ years to work in healthcare leadership, operational excellence, and consulting. My journey has been shaped by incredible mentors, meaningful challenges, and a passion for improving systems that ultimately impact people’s lives. I’m excited to continue contributing through advisory and board opportunities where strategy, leadership, and purpose intersect. Here is my biography.

Mary E. S. Angst, CPA: Strengthening Organizations Through Clarity, Compassion, and Stewardship

I am excited to share a more personal and comprehensive look at my professional journey, my values, and the work that has shaped my career. From corporate finance to community leadership and nonprofit governance, each chapter has influenced how I serve, lead, and collaborate with others. I remain passionate about contributing meaningfully to organizations that align with my values and mission. Here is my biography.

Michael Levin: Empowering Organizations to Lead from Within

I’m grateful for the opportunity to share more about my professional journey as a leadership consultant, keynote speaker, and author. Over the past four decades, I’ve had the privilege of helping organizations build stronger cultures, improve communication, and create environments where employees feel empowered to lead positive change. I’m passionate about collaborative leadership and helping companies create entrepreneurial workplaces where people and businesses thrive. Here is my biography.

Brett Winn: Turning Experience, Creativity, and Resilience into Enterprise Growth

I’m grateful for the journey that has taken me through entrepreneurship, entertainment marketing, filmmaking, and leadership within the Entrepreneurs’ Organization community. Over the past three decades, I’ve had the opportunity to build businesses, collaborate with incredible creative minds, and help organizations grow through both successes and challenges. I’m excited to continue contributing to the industries and communities that have shaped my career. Here is my biography.

Steve M. Erickson: Guiding Organizations Toward Stability, Strength, and Strategic Clarity

I am grateful for the experiences and opportunities that have shaped my career in global risk management and corporate leadership. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of guiding organizations through complex challenges while helping build stronger, more resilient operational frameworks around the world. I’m proud to share a more complete narrative of my professional journey and the values that continue to guide my work. Here is my biography.

Steve A Klein: Driving Performance Through Relentless Leadership

I’m excited to share a deeper look into my professional journey as a speaker, consultant, trainer, and advocate for Relentless Championship. Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to work with extraordinary organizations, interview exceptional leaders, and help teams elevate their performance through mindset, behavior change, and consistent action. If you’d like to learn more about the experiences and principles that have shaped my work, I invite you to read the full story. Here is my biography.

Michael “Mike” Taylor, Ed.D.: Developing Leaders, Advancing Organizations, Shaping the Future of Hospitality

I’m excited to share a deeper look into my professional journey—one shaped by more than four decades of leadership in hospitality, corporate operations, and organizational transformation. Throughout my career, I’ve been driven by a passion for developing people, elevating service excellence, and building the kind of cultures where teams thrive. Here is my biography.

Jeffrey Criley: Building Stronger Organizations Through Straightforward Leadership

I’m excited to share a comprehensive look into my professional journey, spanning more than three decades in transportation, logistics, fleet operations, and executive leadership. After years of leading organizations, building teams, and optimizing complex operations, I’m now focusing my energy on contributing in an advisory or board capacity where my experience can support companies in meaningful ways. Here is my biography.