Leading the Holy Cross Way: An Executive Series with President Marco J. Clark, Ed.D. and

Holy Cross College concluded its fall Leading the Holy Cross Way series on Friday, November 21, with a campus address by Jennifer Newsome Martin, Ph. D., John J. Cavanaugh Associate Professor of the Humanities at the University of Notre Dame and director of the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture. She was a member of the committee of scholars that prepared the positio in support of Saint John...

Following his Mind and Heart Lecture on Nov. 10, 2025 at Holy Cross College, the St. Louis University professor answered questions from attendees.

Drawing from Thomas Aquinas' theological vision and contemporary experience, this Nov. 10 lecture explores mercy as both divine gift and human vocation, examining who preferential love for the vulnerable reveals authentic human flourishing in an achievement-obsessed culture. Though the governing metaphor of "mountains on the ocean floor," the lecture reveals how modern culture trains us to navigat...

Join President Marco J. Clark, Ed. D. for this week’s Leading the Holy Cross Way executive series. The guest speaker event continued Friday, November 7, as Iris Hammel, Holy Cross College trustee and Executive Director of Startup Moxie, leads a discussion on the entrepreneur’s mindset, exploring how innovation, collaboration, and purpose drive impact in today’s business and community landscape. Ha...

What does it mean to lead with light? Jeff Shuck — founder of More For Many, consultant to hundreds of nonprofits, and co-author of Leading With Light — joins Holy Cross College President Dr. Marco J. Clark to explore the art of conscious leadership and purpose in action. Through stories from decades in social impact and philanthropy, Shuck shares lessons on building movements, leading with heart,...

What does it mean to lead with light? Jeff Shuck — founder of More For Many, consultant to hundreds of nonprofits, and co-author of Leading With Light — joins Holy Cross College President Dr. Marco J. Clark to explore the art of conscious leadership and purpose in action. Through stories from decades in social impact and philanthropy, Shuck shares lessons on building movements, leading with heart,...

In this session of Leading the Holy Cross Way, Holy Cross College President Dr. Marco J. Clark welcomes Kevin Schmiegel — CEO of ZeroMils and retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel — for a compelling conversation on “Purpose-Driven Leadership.” A mission-driven leader and founder of Hiring Our Heroes at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Schmiegel shares lessons from a career dedicated to strengthenin...

What does it take to build a workplace where purpose and performance thrive together? In this installment of Leading the Holy Cross Way, entrepreneur and executive Donnie Downs joins Holy Cross College President Dr. Marco J. Clark to explore the principles behind high-performance cultures — from values-based leadership to the power of trust, alignment, and mission. A three-time CEO of the Year and...

Holy Cross College launched the Fall 2025 Leading the Holy Cross Way series with Darren Smith and Pierre Koshakji of the Authentic Leadership Foundation. In this session, The Summit Strategy: Aligning Mission & Traction for the Climb to Greatness, they join President Marco J. Clark to explore how authentic leadership fosters connection, accountability, and transparency — transforming both orga...

Daniel Fitzpatrick, an extraordinarily successful CEO with over five decades of leadership experience in the food service industry, captivated students at Holy Cross College as part of President Marco Clark’s Lead 360 Executive Leadership Series on Dec 6. Learn more more: https://www.hcc-nd.edu/daniel-fitzpatrick-inspires-holy-cross-students-with-leadership-lessons-and-real-world-wisdom/

W. Paul Jones's talk “Leading through Extreme Adversity, Disruption, and Change” is part of the LEAD 360 Leading the Holy Cross Way an Executive Series with President Dr. Marco J. Clark. Jones is renowned for his exceptional leadership and resilience in facing challenges. He has served as an Independent Board Director for Tuesday Morning Corp. and JCPenney Corp. and retired as CEO of Payless ShoeS...

Angela Moloney shares insights on "Cultivating Leadership through Discernment" alongside Holy Cross College President Dr. Marco J. Clark. As the founding President and CEO of the Catholic Foundation of Michigan, Angela Moloney brings extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, strategic planning, and philanthropic giving. Her career includes roles such as Director of Campus Ministry at Bishop Mc...

Kyle Ballarta, founder and CEO of Falkon Ventures, spoke at the Holy Cross Way: An Executive Series with Holy Cross College President Marco J. Clark, Ed. D. In a digital age where technology is advancing faster than ethical and moral discernment, how can Catholic Social Teaching and the values of Holy Cross inspire us to promote the human family and foster the development of the whole person in a...

Susan Ford, partner and the Chief Operating Officer, at Graham Allen Partners, spoke on the indispensible attributes leaders need with Holy Cross College President Marco Clark. The Leading the Holy Cross Way: An Executive Series builds on Holy Cross College’s mission to educate and form global citizens with the competence to see and the courage to act, and the Leading the Holy Cross Way is centere...

The first speaker in the series to place on Friday, September 6, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at Holy Cross College and featured Rev. Edward A. “Monk” Malloy, C.S.C., president emeritus of the University of Notre Dame, theologian, and author. Fr. Malloy’s topic brough to life his recent book People First: Reflections on Leadership. His word inspire leaders from all walks of life who inspire to be forces for...