Former Corporate America executive helps turn bosses into leaders

Kyle McDowell's 10 principles for building and sustaining a culture of excellence are essential — but, he says, not rocket science.

Kyle McDowell's book, "Begin with We: 10 Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence,” published in September. (Photo by Mark Wemple)
Kyle McDowell's book, "Begin with We: 10 Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence,” published in September. (Photo by Mark Wemple)
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Kyle McDowell’s career transformation from multibillion dollar executive to national leadership coach, author and keynote speaker had an unassuming beginning: the spark was lit in the summer of 2017 inside a dark hotel room in Lawrence, Kansas around midnight. 

 

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