Hey there, I’m Chris.
What I do
I help leaders create high performers. I specialize in helping leaders to lead without a title, follow through on commitments, and create time to spend on the most important and highest value activities. I am an accomplished leadership and performance expert helping leaders create high performers in their organization through workshops, training programs, group facilitation, and consulting.
Why Listen to Me?
For the past three decades, I have helped leaders and leadership groups at companies like Reed Elsevier’s LexisNexis, MeadWestvaco, and the University of Dayton’s Center for Leadership and Executive Development. In addition, I have provided seminars for the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads and led non-profit boards through capital campaigns for a new state-of-the-art library and a community economic development war chest.
In 2012, I left my corporate career to form Authentic Leader™ to help leaders create high performers in their organization.
The Authentic Interview™ is a monthly lunch program where each month I interview CEOs, Executive Directors, Politicians, and even local celebrities.
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What Else Do I Do
I am on the boards of the Richmond Christian Leadership Initiative and the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce.
When I’m not interviewing leaders, facilitating workshops and consulting with leaders, I can be found spending time with my wife of 27 years and kids (one college graduate and twins in college).
I also spend time outdoors biking, kayaking, hiking, and training for my next race (I’ve finished two half-marathons). Some of my favorite travel locations have been Paris, Brazil, New York, San Diego, and Las Vegas.
I also listen to more podcasts than just about anyone else I know.
Even More
If you are dying to know more, here are five things you may be surprised to know about me.
- I once had a conversation with Stephen Covey (a rock star in my industry).
- Bright sunsets will cause me to stop and gaze. Sometimes I add them to my Instagram account.
- I played tuba in the lead band of the 1982 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. (That’s me at the tip of the orange arrow in the photos to the right.)
- I love Star Wars movies (even The Last Jedi).
- I like Taylor Swift and her music. There, . . . I said it.
Find Out More
You can follow me on social media (links are at the very top of this page):
Work with me immediately, by registering and attending my next Authentic Interview™.
You can also contact me here.