Leading with Power - La Crosse

Doug Fearing is a devoted husband, proud father of two lovely daughters, grandfather, great grandfather, entrepreneur, community leader, church leader, youth mentor and board member of two non-profit organizations, of which he helped found. He is, also, a past State President of the Wisconsin Jaycees, better known today as Junior Chamber International (JCI). Over the years he has gained a profound...

Our news feeds are full of “overnight successes,” twenty-one-day fixes, diet pills, and sensational viral videos. We’ve feasted upon the false and fake for so long that we’re empty on the inside. As much as Facebook ads and Instagram influencers want to convince us otherwise, it is the basics that lead to an incredible life! These basics, done consistently, will transform your life and career. Are...

Sergeant Major (SGM) Micheal John Seefeld joined the Army January 24th, 1999, as a 13 Fox (Forward Observer).  He deployed five times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Special Operations Joint Task Force Afghanistan and was latest deployed to Central America as a part of Operation Alamo Shield.  His assignments consist of:  (CURRENT) Virginia Army National Guard as...

In 1973 Bob Bardwell was involved in a heavy construction accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Bob’s accomplishments since then have left us all with an example of what perseverance, faith, determination, and an ‘attitude of gratitude’ life style can achieve. Following his accident, the phrase, “If God’s in your dream, no request is too extreme” became Bob’s encouragement to start...

Jerry started Breakthrough Strategies to follow his passion of helping individuals and teams reach their full potential through his involvement in business advising, entrepreneurial endeavors, and giving back to the community. He does this by telling the story of how he grew his company, EMTEQ, from a basement start-up to an international 100M business, and what lessons he learned along that journ...

As a young person Frank always struggled with “authority,” and wanted to know WHY he needed to do what he was told to do, especially when it came to organized religion. That changed when someone at a Bible study gave him a copy of Josh McDowell’s book, “Evidence That Demands A Verdict.” The fact that someone was able to systematically and logically validate the truth claims of the Bible is one of...

Gavin Jerome, the Morale Mechanic has been professional entertainer for over thirty years. He has worked with the likes of Steve Martin, Martin Short, Steve Harvey and many other famous comedians not named Martin or Steve. For the past two decades, Gavin has been presenting his humor workshops to companies and associations worldwide including 3M, IBM, Facebook, Principal, and more. Gavin Jerome ma...

Brandon is a faithful husband, loving father of 3 kiddos, entrepreneur, coach, and speaker. He is the owner of Well Built Humans, a fitness, nutrition, and mentoring business, as well as an outdoor apparel company called Flanouflage. He is an avid outdoorsman who loves to bow hunt and fish for just about anything.

Don Weber is an entrepreneur, philanthropist and exemplary supporter of our military—but he is proudest to be known simply as a Wisconsin farm boy and Marine. Weber’s goal has always been threefold: to create local jobs, support Service members and strengthen our communities. Weber is the founder of Logistics Health Incorporated (LHI), a La Crosse, Wisconsin-based health care innovator that has no...

Brent A. Hafele, M.A., ACC has led in the number one or number two leadership role in multiple businesses, nonprofits, and ministries on the local, national, and international level. As a consultant and coach, he walked with hundreds of CEOs and other senior leaders all over North America. He knows the joy and the stress, the excitement and the loneliness, the blessing and the curse of leading org...

Thomas Thibodeau Professor of Servant Leadership at Viterbo University Tom is the distinguished Professor of Servant Leadership at Viterbo University where he has taught since 1984. He is founder of the Master of Arts in Servant Leadership, the only Master’s degree of its kind in the nation. Tom is a popular professor, talented public speaker, and active community member who lives by what he calls...

BEN PETERSON Ben Peterson is a Jesus Follower, husband, father, and combat veteran. He believes with everything in his soul that nothing is impossible for those who have faith. Ben served in Iraq during the surge in 2008-2009. He lost 7 of his brothers in combat, experienced the fallout of suicide bombers at a local school, daily mortar attacks, and held the position of a Chaplains Assistant to pe...