Lee E. Meadows, Ph.D is a Management Professor and Consultant with over 25 years of experience working for and consulting with leading organizations on a variety of management issues. He is the author of the business leadership fable: Take the Lull by the Horns: Closing the Leadership Gap Dr. Meadows was the Chairman of the Management Department at Davenport University’s Dearborn Campus. He teaches management courses for both the undergraduate and MBA program at Walsh. He also conducts seminars for the Business Leadership Institute of Walsh College and does independent consulting on management and organizational issues. His most recent seminar, ‘Women and Leadership’ is slated for the Fall, 08 semester In addition to his teaching and consulting responsibilities at Walsh College, Dr. Meadows also serves as a Special Columnist to the Detroit News writing in the area of ‘Careers’ and writes a monthly column ‘Building Your Business’ section of the Oakland Business Review and the Ann Arbor Business Review. He is also a contributing Business Columnist for the Michigan Front Page and The Sandusky Tribune. Dr. Meadows also writes a Detroit-based private investigator mystery series featuring private investigator, Lincoln Keller. The book titles are Silent Conspiracy and Silent Suspicion. The third installment in the series, Silent Rage, will be published soon. He earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees at Michigan State University while working as both a university administrator in the University Housing Program and an adjunct professor in the College of Education. He earned his Doctorate in Higher Education Administration with a concentration in management and organizational behavior. Dr. Meadows has worked in training and organizational change for a variety of companies. As an independent consultant specializing in Change Management, Core Management Skills, Team building, Diversity Training and Corporate Motivational Speaking, has consulted with numerous small, mid-size and large companies, police agencies, state and local government agencies, several k – 12 school districts as well as mid-size and large universities. Dr. Meadows’ practical experiences include having worked at Michigan State University, General Motors, the Kellogg Foundation, EDS/A.T. Kearney Consulting Services and Con-Way Transportation Services. Contact Details http://www.leemeadows.biz
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