In this video, we are thrilled to introduce you to Renee Torzala, Vice President of Marketing and Investor Relations. With a wealth of experience in both the nonprofit and private sectors, Renee brings a unique perspective to her role and is a true leader in her field.   One of Renee's teams’ most notable achievements is their work in bringing better broadband internet to North East Wisconsin. Through their tireless efforts, Renee and her team have helped to bridge the digital divide and provide access to high-speed internet for countless families and businesses in the region. &nbs ..read more

In this video, we have the privilege of sitting down with Al Hartman, former Dean of the College of Business, who has recently been awarded for his outstanding leadership skills. Al has had many leadership roles throughout his career, and in this interview, he shares his tips and tricks that have led him to great success.   As a seasoned leader, Al understands the importance of strong leadership in any organization. He shares his insights into how to motivate and inspire a team, how to build trust and rapport with colleagues, and how to create a culture of accountability and excellence ..read more

In this video, we showcase Michael Patton, an Information Systems instructor and co-founder of the Cybersecurity Center of Excellence at the University of Oshkosh Wisconsin. Michael is an expert in the field of cybersecurity and has dedicated his career to educating people and businesses on the importance of protecting their digital assets. As the world becomes increasingly digital, cybercrime is on the rise. From hackers stealing personal information to ransomware attacks that cripple businesses, it's more important than ever to be vigilant about cybersecurity. Michael shares some simple tips ..read more

Marketing Professor Bryan Lilly shares with us his inspirations and thoughts on leadership, life and the future. We had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with Bryan Lilly, a marketing professor at the University of Oshkosh. He has this really interesting way of looking at being a leader, which we never hear about - and it just so happens to be something We feel quite passionate about. It was great to see his take on leadership, because he brings up some stuff that I've certainly never considered before such as: Let the students learn from each other - 4:19 Leading in industry and a ..read more

Welcome to "It's Time Podcast" a podcast where we disect the minds high-level leaders from a vast variaty of industries that have shaped our community into what you see today and have paved the way for brighter futuers ahead! Thank you for tuning in! In this episode we have the pleasure of sitting down with the former President of Bemis North America, Jim Ransom, to discuss his journey and learnings in leadership. Today we get continue our discussion with Jim Ransom the former President of Bemis North America and by golly are you in for a treat.  In this episode, we delve into three key t ..read more

Welcome to "It's Time Podcast" a podcast where we disect the minds high-level leaders from a vast variaty of industries that have shaped our community into what you see today and have paved the way for brighter futuers ahead! Thank you for tuning in! Today we get continue our discussion with Jim Ransom the former President of Bemis North America and by golly are you in for a treat.  In this episode, we delve into three key themes that are critical for leaders to understand. 1.  We discuss the importance of leading with your ears rather than your mouth, and the value of actively liste ..read more

Welcome to "It's Time Podcast" a podcast where we disect the minds high-level leaders from a vast variaty of industries that have shaped our community into what you see today and have paved the way for brighter futuers ahead! Thank you for tuning in! In this episode we have the pleasure of sitting down with the former President of Bemis North America, Jim Ransom, to discuss his journey and learnings in leadership. Jim shares his experiences navigating through various leadership roles, offering valuable insights and practical advice for listeners looking to improve their own leadership skills ..read more

In today's episode, Dale discusses the role of conflict in leading an organization. He goes over key points of conflict including: Historical views of conflict and why he thinks it's wrong; How we view conflict in organizations- is conflict a good thing or bad thing? How people respond differently and how we can learn from that to manage conflict How to successfully manage conflict and how to use conflict within an organization; And how to resolve conflict if it's become undesirable. You don't want to miss out on this episode and this very important discussion to learn how to manag ..read more

Today, Dale interviews Aaron (A.J.) Armstrong who is Owner/CEO of Armstrong Ventures and the Venture Project.  Dale and A.J. talk about West Point leadership, entrepreneurship, and some benefits to "old school" leadership principles.  ..read more

Today, Dale interviews Brian Sturgill, Vice President and General Manager at Amcor Rigid Plastics.  Dale and Brian trade ideas of leadership and building a strong team.  Brian is also a lectuer for the UWO EMBA program where he and Dale share lessons gained from the classroom that have shed insight and changed both of their leadership styles.  ..read more