For nearly forty years, I’ve been teaching and training professionals and students alike—bridging the worlds of higher education and organizational practice. As a university professor and global lecturer, I help graduate students develop the skills to lead in technical and complex environments. At the same time, I’ve worked with organizations of all sizes to design training experiences that build leadership capacity, enhance collaboration, and drive performance. Whether in the classroom or the boardroom, my goal is the same: to equip people to lead with clarity, confidence, and impact.
It was not long after I first stepped foot on a university campus when I determined I wanted a career that included being a university professor. My first experience teaching was at a community college. Then in 1995 I landed at Purdue University which has been my home base ever since. I’m a professor of engineering and technology leadership in Purdue’s Polytechnic Institute, College of Engineering, and Daniels School of Business where I teach in the graduate programs in engineering technology, engineering management, and MBA program, each among the top in the U.S. Over the years, I’ve also served as a guest lecturer at colleges and universities all around the globe.
Here are the graduate courses I’m currently teaching:
