Saint Louis University's Emerson Leadership Institute Hosts Bob Chapman, Chairman of Barry-Wehmiller

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The Emerson Leadership Institute at Saint Louis University will host Bob Chapman, chairman of Barry-Wehmiller, on November 3 as part of its Leadership Speaker Series. Chapman will share insights on dignity-based leadership, and participate in a conversation with Jackson Nickerson, Ph.D., Edward Jones Dean of the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business at SLU. The event aims to foster cultures of respect, trust, and belonging in today's complex world.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bob Chapman, chairman of Barry-Wehmiller, will speak on dignity-based leadership at the Emerson Leadership Institute's event on November 3.
  • Chapman's talk will be followed by a fireside chat with Jackson Nickerson, Ph.D., Edward Jones Dean of the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business at SLU.
  • Barry-Wehmiller, a $3.6 billion global capital equipment and engineering solutions company, was transformed by Chapman's leadership from a struggling manufacturer into a thriving organization.
  • The company's success is built on the principles of Truly Human Leadership, a people-centered philosophy that emphasizes care, purpose, and value for every team member.
  • Chapman is coauthor of "Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family," and has been recognized by Inc. and SHRM as one of the world's top CEOs and leadership visionaries.

Statistics:

  • Barry-Wehmiller is a $3.6 billion global capital equipment and engineering solutions company.
  • The event will take place on November 3 from 5-7:30 p.m. at SLU's Il Monastero Banquet Center.
  • The Emerson Institute's Dignity-Based Leadership Development Program offers a range of programs designed to help current and emerging leaders strengthen their capacity to lead with dignity.

Sources:

  • Original Press Release: ST. LOUIS, Oct. 13 -- Saint Louis University School of Medicine issued the following news release.
  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine
  • Barry-Wehmiller
  • Inc.
  • SHRM
  • Saint Louis University
  • The Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business at Saint Louis University