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The 2024 Election through the Lens of Ethical Leadership 

The 2024 election has been one of the most hotly contested in U.S. history. Because of the  Presidential election, Wisconsin is a key battleground state. Consequently, there have been  numerous visits by national candidates and their surrogates. Campaign spending in Wisconsin is  breaking all records. Rusty Cunningham will moderate a discussion with Sam Scinta and Lee Rasch about the November 5th election, discussing elements that went well and those that were problematic.  Check this video HERE.

Former Wisconsin Governors Scott McCallum and Jim Doyle Speak

 In this public service announcement (PSA,) former Wisconsin governors, Scott McCallum and Jim Doyle speak   in support of the Wisconsin elections process, promote civility, emphasize avoiding election disinformation and   stress the importance of voting.

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State Leaders Speak: Morna Foy, Kevin Reilly, Scott McCallum and Jim Doyle

 In this public service announcement (PSA), former Wisconsin governors. Scott McCallum and Jim Doyle along   with Kevin Reilly, President Emeritus, Universities of Wisconsin and Morna Foy, former President of the   Wisconsin Technical   College System speak in support of the Wisconsin elections process, emphasize   avoiding election disinformation and   stress the importance of voting.

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La Crosse Leaders Speak: Richard Kyte, Mary Kay Wolf, Carolyn Bostrack, Catherine Kolkmeier

 In this public service announcement (PSA), prominent La Crosse citizens...Richard Kyte, Mary Kay Wolfe,   Carolyn Bostrack and Catherine Kolkmeier, speak in support of the Wisconsin elections process, emphasize   avoiding election disinformation and stress the importance of voting.

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Wisconsin Election Leader Meagan Wolfe Speaks

 In this audio public service announcement (PSA), nonpartisan Administrator for the Wisconsin Elections   Commission, Meagan Wolfe, discusses voting registration, basic election guidelines, and the importance of   voting.

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  Leadership in Turbulent Political Times

 A presentation made by LeaderEthics Executive Director to the Wisconsin Center for      Performance Excellence, the Minnesota Performance Excellence Network and the Iowa   Quality  Center.

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Artificial Intelligence...Political Issues in November 2024 and Beyond

MIles Taylor, former Chief of Staff in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, addressed issues surrounded the dramatic increased use and availability of artificial intelligence, including the implications on the November 2024 election. YouTube Link

Corporate Political Responsibility...a Concept for Today's Political Times

Elizabeth Doty, of the Erb Institute's Corporate Political Responsibility Taskforce and Austin Ramirez, CEO of Husco Corporation share their insight in navigating today's political environment with focus on goals and corporate values. Richard Kyte,Director of the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership, moderated the conversation. YouTube link

Navigating 2024 and the Announcement of the  2024 LeaderEthics Award

 LeaderEthics Executive Director and Board President, Rusty Cunningham, hold  a conversation about the organization's plans to advance ethical leadership and  electoral reform in a  challenging election year.

                                             YouTube Link

Free speech and Civility on College Campuses 

Professor Tim Shiell, a recognized authority on the topic of free speech and civility on college campuses discusses the current state of the issues in Wisconsin and elsewhere. Sam Scinta serves as the progrsm moderator.

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The Case for Electoral Reform...a Veterans Perspective

 Eric Bronner and Joshua Wilson of Veterans for All Voters are interviewed by Rusty Cunningham regarding the  problems with our current electoral process...from the views of  military veterans. This is a compelling  conversation, reflecting the growing call to action  rom military veterans across the country.

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 Elections in Wisconsin

 The most recent Marquette poll showed that one in three Wisconsinites doubt the outcome  of the  2020 election.  Meanwhile, Wisconsin (a battleground state) faces a high stakes  election in 2024.  The election process in  Wisconsin clearly will be on center stage. An  cexpert panel...Kathy Bernier,  Meagan Wolfe, Mike Huebsch,  Ginny Dankmeyer and Nikki  Elson...review the election process in  Wisconsin. They focus on safeguards and  practices  to ensure election integrity.

 To view the video, go to the LeaderEthics YouTube channel. Note: the program starts at the   approximately the 15:00 mark.

 A Conversation About Steps in Countering Hatred

 Sam Scinta leads a conversation with Masood Ahktar and Arno Michaelis, and they share  their  journey to  proactive leaders in countering hatred. Viewer have rated this as one of  the top  programs  offered by  LeaderEthics.


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 Election Integrity in Wisconsin

 Former Editor of the Wisconsin State Journal, John Smalley, has a detailed conversation with two  leaders on  the subject of election integrity in Wisconsin. 

 Kathy Bernier - former State Senator, former State Assembly Representative, former Elections                                                     Clerk and  current State Director of Keep Our Republic - Wisconsin

                                              Samantha Buckley: National Policy Leader, Secure Democracy USA

                                              Link: YouTube


 A Conversation with Ron Kind

 In a conversation with the former Editor of the La Crosse Tribune, Rusty Cunningham, Ron Kind  reviews his 26 year  career as  a member of  the U.S. House of Representatives, 3rd District in  Wisconsin.

 Link: YouTube



Elections 101 - Elections Overview

This 7 minute video provides an overview of elections in Wisconsin. Follow Carmen on the journey...it's fun! The four Elections 101 videos were produced by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association and the Wisconsin Elections Commission.

Elections Overview

Nuts and Bolts

Carmen takes you along to learn just how the election process works in Wisconsin - 6 minute video

Nuts and Bolts of Voting in Wisconsin

Election Security and Integrity

This 6 minute video provides an overview of the steps taken to ensure election security and integrity...the information may surprise you!

Election Security and Integrity

A Day at the Polls

Join Carmen as she spends a day at the polls in this 4:30 minute video.

A Day At The Polls

   A Dialogue about Ethical Leadership with Brad Pfaff and    Richard Kyte

  A better way to learn about the values and beliefs of candidates.

                                                 Dialogue Regarding Ethical Leadership

        Bridging the Political Divide...an engaging presentation by Bill                          Doherty, co-founder of Braver Angels.

                                    Bridging the Political Divide...Bill Doherty


A Conversation about Meaningful Steps toward Campaign Finance Reform

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2022 LeaderEthics Award Recipients: Brian Rude & Jill Billings

Gerrymandering Trends and the Future of the American Democracy: Adam Podowitz-Thomas & Sam Scinta

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Community Effort to Counter Information Disorder 

Local media and community leaders provide testimonial support for collaboration to  counter  the effects  of disinformation on the local community.

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County Leadership During Politically Divided Times

A video of the full October 20, 2021 program featuring John Smalley, Josh  Schoemann and  Steve O'Malley.

Link: County Leadership During Politically Divided Times


Final-Five Voting in Wisconsin...an Open Dialogue

A video of the full September 29, 2021 program featuring Katherine Gehl. James  Schmidt, Senator Jeff Smith, Mike DeRosa and Geoffrey Peterson.

Link: Final-Five Voting in Wisconsin...an Open Dialogue


Final-Five Voting in Wisconsin

Link: Katherine Gehl Video Clip (2:39 minutes)


Message from Russ Feingold on Ethical Leadership

Link: Russ Feingold Video Clip - 2.22 minutes


The Vote Safe Project

In September 2020, Panelists JB Van Hollen, Josh Kaul, Reid Magney and Ginny Dankmeyer discuss safe and secure voting during the pandemic.

-Video available on the LeaderEthics-Wisconsin Facebook page



Final Five Voting in Wisconsin

Link: Gehl-Cunningham Event


Rep. Steve Doyle and former Rep. Lee Nerison are selected as the 2021 LeaderEthics Award recipients

WKBT - LeaderEthics Award Recipients


Ethical Leadership...Pathways Forward

Link to Annual Meeting 


Bipartisanship: The Challenges and  Opportunities...a  Candid Discussion

A video presentation featuring Congressman Ron  Kind and La Crosse Tribune Executive Editor Bob Heisse. February 23, 2021 

Kind/Heisse Video Link


A Conversation About Ethical Leadership in Today's Environment - Russ Feingold

September 2, 2020 video presentation to LeaderEthics-Wisconsin members and guests by Russ Feingold

Link to Russ feingold Presentation


Actions to Promote Ethical Leadership

The first step is to establish our expectations. On July 15, 2020, a virtual member poll was conducted. The results were presented to our panel who provided their response. The panel members (left to right) are: Catherine Kolkmeier, Joe Heim and Jill Grennan. 

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Ethical Leadership During Crisis: Leadership in Higher Education

The June 23, 2020 LeaderEthics-Wisconsin La Crosse chapter event featuring Dr. Jeff Rafn, President of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, plus the C-SPAN award-winning video by Trevor Connaher.

Jeff Rafn Audio: Audio Link

C-SPAN Video: Trevor Connaher Video


Ethical Leaders During Crisis: Helping Our Neighbors, Helping Our Communities

The April 28, 2020 LeaderEthics-Wisconsin chapter event featuring Tom Thibodeau and an organization update by Lee Rasch

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