Professor. Author. Speaker. Consultant. Musician. Nerd.
Saint Vincent College
Joined July 2020
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I'm looking forward to being the keynote speaker for ASQ's October 26 noon-1 webinar on "Leading Quality through Organizational Culture."
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Today almost went by without me wishing everyone a "Happy Hobbit Day" (Bilbo's and Frodo's shared birthday). It's hard to believe that my book "Leadership in Middle-earth" was published over five years ago!
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Reminder: Aviation Orientation for incoming Fall 2026 first-year students is Thursday, July 9, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in Luparello Hall, Dupre Science Pavilion. We look forward to welcoming our newest Aviation Management Bearcats!
It is such an honor to have been voted Community Choice Local Author in the Latrobe Bulletin. Thank you to everyone who voted for me and a special thanks to all of those who have read my books. It means a lot to me.
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Star Wars Day! I contributed a blog to the International Leadership Association on leadership in a galaxy far away. I'll be doing a presentation/signing of my book "A Manager's Guide to Using the Force" @ Carnegie Library of McKeesport PA @ 530 PM.
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Honored to be nominated again this year in the Local Author category of the Latrobe Bulletin's Community Choice Awards! My band, Mike Urick and The Modelaires, is also nominated in the Local Band category. You can vote for all of your favorites daily!
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On Monday, May the Fourth (Star Wars Day for us Jedi), I'll be speaking on leadership in Star Wars and doing a book signing of my book "A Manager's Guide to Using the Force" at 5:30 PM at the Carnegie Library of McKeesport PA. Registration is available by calling 412-672-0625.
The Westmoreland Fayette Workforce Investment Board will host "Bridging the Gap: Understanding Generational Differences in Today's Manufacturing Workforce" on April 30. I'm looking forward to presenting at the event.
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Dr. Mariah Yates and I will discuss our book "Swift Leadership" twice on April 29. In these free online interactive sessions, we will explore Taylor Swift's approach to decision making, and influence. Presented by International Leadership Associaton.
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I hope you will join me on April 30 for a session titled "Bridging the Gap: Understanding Generational Differences in Today's Manufacturing Workforce." Email [email protected] for more information or to register.
Dr. Mariah Yates and I will participate in interactive conversations on Apr 29 sponsored by the International Leadership Association about our book on Taylor Swift.
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"A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" is the next "Game of Thrones" spin-off show and it makes its debut next week. Check out the book I wrote (with Nathan Tong, PhD) that explores leadership in the Seven Kingdoms titled "Bend the Knee or Seize the Throne."
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Join me tomorrow from 1130-1 at the Latrobe Art Center for an interactive session presented through the Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce. I'm excited to be talking about "How to Build Trust in the Workplace." Hope to see you there!
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The McKenna School looks forward to welcoming students back on Monday, January 12, 2026. We hope your break provided rest, time with family and friends, and renewal. We are excited to begin the semester and wish you a successful return.
The Disney+ docuseries has provided insights on Taylor Swift's approach to leadership. The book "Swift Leadership" explores how readers can learn to use Swift's approach to help themselves become successful leaders.
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Last Chance to Register – Women Who Lead Conference
Register by tomorrow for the 7th Annual Conference on Friday, Nov. 7, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., at the Fred Rogers Center.
Free for SVC students, faculty, and staff.
Email [email protected] to register.
The 7th Annual Women Who Lead Conference presented by ISM Pittsburgh and the McKenna School of Business, Economics, and Government will be held on Nov 7 on Saint Vincent College's campus. Registration is open through Friday.
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I'm excited to present at the Global Impact Forum, an event aimed at economic development, social mobility, and positive impact. My Tuesday morning session is titled "Taylor Swift and Luke Skywalker: Leadership Perspectives in the Age of AI".
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I'm excited to lead a lunch and learn webinar titled "Enhancing Team Effectiveness" on Tuesday, October 28 for the Institute for Supply Management Western New York Chapter. You can register via this link - and it's FREE!
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Taylor Swift's 12th album is breaking many records. There's no denying Swift's influence on culture. Dr. Mariah Yates and I explore her ability to influence in our book "Swift Leadership: A Taylor-made Approach to Influence and Decision Making."
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