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Morning MeetUp: Leadership Lessons
Come for breakfast, networking, and a moderated conversation on leadership.
It’s trite to say that leadership is important. At the drop of a hat, we can think of people who are “leadership material” just as easy as individuals who are lacking in our eyes can come to mind. Good leaders select the tone, set the pace, and are responsible for the overall success of an organization. They can lead from the front or support from behind. Leadership is not a one-size, fits-all uniform.
The discussion will cover lessons learned including the good, the bad, and the potentially ugly – and most importantly how to adjust, flex, revive and thrive when things get ugly. Hear narratives from two business leaders who have made a name for themselves in their organization, their industry, and the state – where did they start, what did they do right, and what paths do they wish they would have taken. Take away insight that you can put into your leadership style to improve you and your team’s success.
Speakers:- Moderated by: Dr. Polly Peterson, University of Jamestown
- Paul Steffes, Steffes, LLC
- Dr. Michael LeBeau, Sanford Health
Speaker BiosPaul Steffes is the founder and Chief Innovation Advisor for Steffes LLC, a lean-operating original equipment manufacturer headquartered in Dickinson, North Dakota, that specializes in steel fabrication and electrical services for a variety of diverse industries. A native of Dickinson, North Dakota, he attended North Dakota State University, majoring in Mechanical Engineering in 1973 and became a Licensed Professional Engineer in 1978. After college, he returned home and started Steffes & Son Manufacturing with his gadget inventor father, George, to whom he attributes his innovative and hands-on leadership qualities. Paul has led the significant growth of Steffes over the last 49 years, building the small family business into one of the largest employers in southwest North Dakota. His philosophies of continually reinventing the company and the importance of a willingness to try new things and take risks within the business have empowered the Steffes team to create innovative products that contribute to the diverse energy technology and manufacturing industries. Today, the business holds over a dozen product patents and continues to embody its family-oriented, innovative spirit and culture while serving a diverse customer base.
This is an in-person event. Please register in advance to reserve space as well as confirm your meal.
Michael LeBeau, MD, serves as the chief of health services operations, overseeing the administration of health services and is responsible for the successful operations of the health services teams of Sanford. Dr. LeBeau has been with Sanford Health for 13 years. He began at Sanford as a physician specializing in kidney care as a nephrologist. Prior to his current role, he served on the Sanford Board of Trustees and was a physician leader as the vice president of clinics before serving as the President/CEO of the Bismarck region of Sanford. Dr. LeBeau graduated from the University of North Dakota, and completed his residency in internal medicine at Gunderson Lutheran Medical Foundation in La Crosse, Wis. In addition, he completed a nephrology fellowship at the University of Iowa and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He currently serves on the University of North Dakota Foundation Board of Directors and as a director of the Otter Tail Corporate Board.
MODERATOR: Dr. Polly Peterson became the University of Jamestown’s fourteenth President on March 1, 2018. Dr. Peterson has served the University for 29 years, first as Controller in the Business Office; as a faculty member in the Department of Business, Accounting, and Economics; as Vice President for Institutional Advancement; and as Executive Vice President. She holds a Ph.D. in higher education – institutional analysis from North Dakota State University and an M.B.A. from Regis University. Her undergraduate degrees in accounting and business administration are from the University of Jamestown. Dr. Peterson holds memberships in the North Dakota State Board of Accountancy and the American Association of Certified Public Accountants. She has participated in the American Academic Leadership Institute’s Executive Leadership Academy and has been named to the Top 25 Women in Business by Prairie Business Magazine.
Date and Time
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
7:45 AM - 9:15 AM CDTContact Information
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