World’s Most Inspiring Personalities to Follow in 2024

Sean E.
Reavie
World's Most
Inspiring
Personalities
to Follow in 2024
Founder/President
Put on the Cape A
Foundation for Hope
Vol. 02 | Issue 09 | February 2024

World's Most Inspiring Personalities
to Follow in 2024
Effective leadership is not a given. To operate at a high
level, companies need a leadership profile that encompasses
their unique context, strategy, business model, and
culture—the company's distinctive behavioral signature.
Any company that wishes to be successful in the
marketplace must emphasize the distinctive features that
make it stand out from the competition.
We observe that inspiration alone is insufficient to
determine what attributes motivate people. Just as leaders
who emphasize performance over inspiration may do so at a
cost the organization is unwilling to bear, they may also
find that despite motivating the soldiers, their efforts are
undermined by mediocre outcomes. Instead, inspirational
leaders are those who, through their unique combination of
skills, motivate individuals and teams to embark on risky
projects and hold them accountable for the results. And they
enable others to do better rather than imposing their will on
them.
World's Leaders newest release of "World's Most Inspiring
Personalities to Follow in 2024" showcases inspiring
business leaders who have made remarkable strides towards
creating higher performing cultures inside the current
frameworks and always coming up with fresh ideas.
The cover features Sean E. Reavie who renowned as a best-
selling author, award-winning philanthropist, and highly
decorated police officer. As the CEO, President, and
Founder of the unique charity "Put on the Cape A
Foundation for Hope," he has dedicated his career to
making a positive impact. With a background as a veteran
law enforcement professional, Sean spent six years
investigating Crimes Against Children, handling over 1,000
cases involving victims ranging from a few days old to 17
years. Inducted into the Marquis "Who's Who in America"
in 2022, Sean received the esteemed title of "Humanitarian
of the Year" in 2021 from the same organization,
recognizing his unwavering passion and philanthropic
efforts for his mission.
Sean's journey to success involved various roles, including
a journalist, diverse sales positions, and real estate. Despite
facing adversity in 2006, losing his business, home, and
cars, he transformed his life by pursuing his dream of
becoming a police officer. At the age of 40, in November
2007, Sean became a rookie police officer for the fifth-
largest city in America.
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Sean E. Reavie
A Multifaceted Journey of Resilience,
Philanthropy, and Empowerment

Christina Flach
Corinne Lepage
Dr. Tigran Haas
Mr. Luca M. Meinardi
Michael Brown
Martin Schwartz
Dr. Shellie Hipsky
Kristen Poe
Bradford Sims
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Cover Story
Sean E.
Reavie
A Multifaceted Journey of
Resilience, Philanthropy,
and Empowerment
Sean E.
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A multifaceted individual, Sean E.
Reavie is renowned as a best-selling
author, award-winning philanthropist,
and highly decorated police officer. As
the CEO, President, and Founder of the
unique charity "Put on the Cape A
Foundation for Hope," he has
dedicated his career to making a
positive impact. With a background as
a veteran law enforcement
professional, Sean spent six years
investigating Crimes Against Children,
handling over 1,000 cases involving
victims ranging from a few days old to
17 years.
Inducted into the Marquis "Who's Who
in America" in 2022, Sean received the
esteemed title of "Humanitarian of the
Year" in 2021 from the same
organization, recognizing his
unwavering passion and philanthropic
efforts for his mission.
Sean's journey to success involved
various roles, including a journalist,
diverse sales positions, and real estate.
Despite facing adversity in 2006,
losing his business, home, and cars, he
transformed his life by pursuing his
dream of becoming a police officer. At
the age of 40, in November 2007, Sean
became a rookie police officer for the
fifth-largest city in America.
In 2013, Sean tested #1 overall to work
as a detective in the Crimes Against
Children Unit, which dealt with a
challenging workload of 700 cases per
month. A pivotal moment occurred in
2015 during an interview with a 9-
year-old abuse victim who was too
scared to speak until Sean asked about
his favorite superhero. The two bonded
over their shared love of Superheroes
and the child identified their abuser.
This experience inspired Sean to
initiate a donation drive for superhero-
themed items, leading to the creation
of "Superhero September." Over four
years, in the month of September, Sean
raised more than $100,000 for the
advocacy center. In 2019, upon
discovering misuse of the funds raised,
he founded "Put on the Cape: A
Foundation for Hope" to ensure direct
support for the children in need.
From Surviving to Thriving
Sean is dedicated to inspiring others to
recognize their potential, particularly
children, by serving as an example.
Despite being a survivor of childhood
abuse and enduring ongoing
psychological abuse from a mentally ill
parent as an adult, Sean acknowledges
his internal struggles. Despite being
extremely introverted, he courageously
attends his own events, expending
significant energy to engage with
others. Sean believes in providing a
roadmap for those grappling with
internal self-loathing, aiming to make
every encounter a positive experience
for those who interact with him. His
goal is to instill a sense of
improvement and empowerment in
everyone he encounters.
Defying Limits
Sean consistently sets a compelling
example of success, defying the
narrative of being told "you can't do
that" throughout his life. He is
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committed to being a transparent and
visible charity, ensuring that every
donation is publicized. Sean firmly
believes in showcasing the grassroots
nature of charity work and fostering
relatability with the mission and its
leader. His success is evident through
earning the State of Arizona Police
Officer of the Year twice, receiving
numerous awards for his police work,
and gaining recognition from state,
national, and international
organizations for his foundation.
As a #1 bestselling author with
multiple books and the recipient of
various honors, Sean attributes his
success to a deep desire for his life to
matter and leave a positive impact.
Despite facing criticism and negativity,
he remains steadfast in his values of
ethics, honesty, and doing the right
thing. Sean emphasizes the importance
of not allowing others' jealousy or spite
to hinder one's pursuit of greatness,
citing his own journey of starting a
new career at 40, establishing his
foundation at 52, and becoming a first-
time author at 55 as evidence of his
resilience and refusal to quit.
Empowering Change
As the President and Founder of Put on
the Cape, Sean holds responsibilities
that include establishing partnerships
with local and national businesses. One
of the notable achievements is gaining
support from numerous Fortune 500
companies, which often surprises
people in the charity sector. Sean is
actively engaged in public speaking,
event organization, and planning. The
events he orchestrates range from car
shows, 5ks, and golf tournaments to
unique initiatives like Superhero
Shopping Sprees and Giving Caravans
during Christmas. The Christmas
Caravan, sponsored by Arizona's
largest law firm, involves Sean
presenting each supported center with
a $2,000 check to adopt a family
heavily impacted by abuse, spreading
joy with Santa on a 150-mile journey.
Sean emphasizes a grassroots approach
to charity, eschewing boardrooms or
virtual meetings for direct engagement,
handshakes, and the tangible impact of
changing lives.
Leading to Win
In Sean's perspective, he strongly
believes that while there may not be an
"I" in team, there is in Win.
Acknowledging the absence of a team
without a dedicated, passionate leader,
he emphasizes the crucial role of
leadership in empowering individuals
to follow and contribute. Sean
underscores the importance of being
receptive to diverse ideas and
perspectives, as fostering an
environment where every team
member feels valued is essential.
Given that Put on the Cape operates
entirely with volunteers, Sean
emphasizes the significance of making
those who generously dedicate their
time feel essential to the mission,
highlighting the idea that without this
sense of importance, the collective
effort wouldn't succeed.
Empowering Communities with
Purpose
Sean points out that at Put on the Cape,
the organization doesn't engage in
hiring; instead, it relies on volunteers
who adhere to a stringent code of
ethics and conduct. The work
undertaken by the superhero team is
considered serious, demanding
individuals with a strong sense of
purpose. Team members comprehend
the sensitivity of their mission,
maintaining professionalism in all
public interactions, especially when
collaborating with Special Victims
Units from 10 police departments.
Sean highlights the dedication of his
two most loyal team members, Jamie
Mullins (currently Executive VP) and
Scott Snover (Director of POTC
CAUSE PLAY), who joined in 2016
and deeply understand the mission.
When in their superhero personas, such
as Captain America and Supergirl,
Scott and Jamie immerse themselves in
their characters, effectively creating a
suspension of disbelief that resonates
with both children and adults. Sean
emphasizes the organization's
transparency, underscoring the absence
of offices or buildings and the fact that
no one takes a salary. The community's
contributions, from donating a van to
covering its wrap expenses, further
reinforce trust and transparency in the
organization's operations.
Transforming Child Advocacy
In Arizona, police departments employ
a multi-disciplinary approach to
address children disclosing abuse by
incorporating various disciplines
within its advocacy centers. Sean
highlights the comprehensive setup
that includes the Detective Bureau, a
county attorney, forensic pediatricians,
nurse practitioners, forensic
interviewers, victim advocates, mental
health specialists, and the Department
of Child Safety, all housed in a single
building. This innovative approach
ensures that a child undergoes a single
interview, observed by all relevant
professionals in a designated viewing
room. Sean emphasizes that this
approach represents a significant
departure from past methods of
handling such cases.

Building Trust Amidst Challenges
According to Sean, the greatest risk was establishing Put on the Cape in
the first place. He faced ostracism from leadership within his
department, with objections raised about him raising money and
purportedly "blurring the lines of trust with the community." Despite
having engaged in similar activities for his department previously,
creating his own charity led to a shift in perception, and he was accused
of creating distrust within the community he served. Sean noted that the
same people who accused him of such distrust, continually run events
using his ideas to raise money for their causes.
Sean emphasizes the grassroots aspect that he refuses to relinquish.
Being recognized by his community as the leader of a small charity that
contributes significantly is a source of immense pride. When people
seek recommendations for a worthwhile charity to support, his name
and POTC immediately come to mind, a result of intentional branding.
Sean acknowledges his humanity and flaws but remains steadfast in his
belief in the mission, inspiring others to do the same and promoting it
relentlessly. Looking ahead five years, his goal is to secure grants that
cover all events and expenses, allowing the focus to shift entirely to
healing and empowering children who need a hero, relieving the
constant pressure of fundraising.
Leadership Wisdom
Sean's advice for someone entering a leadership position for the first
time is to let their will be stronger than the barriers placed in front of
them. He emphasizes the importance of preparation for the challenges
ahead, highlighting that being successful is more challenging than
being average. Sean encourages individuals to dare great things and
underscores that the focus should never be on oneself; rather, it must be
on making someone else better through one's actions. He shares that life
improved for him when he realized this principle.
According to Sean, nothing bad happens when you take the shot. Even
if you fall, getting up puts you ahead of where you were. He
acknowledges experiencing relentless failure for years but learned to
persist with what worked and discard what didn't. Through laughter,
tears, and losses, he also impacted thousands of children he never met.
Sean advises being willing to lose so that one understands what it looks
like and can learn from those experiences.

Providing Flexible, Accessible, and
Career-Focused Education to its Students
Bradford
L. Sims
16 | February 2024

President
Capitol Technology University

Lead by example and be willing to jump in and do
anyone's job or support them if they are overloaded
so that both the organization is successful and those
that you are leading are willing to do what is
necessary and can appreciate your level of
dedication and support as a leader.
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Over 6% of all jobs in the United
States are in the fields of science,
technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM), according to the
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). It is
a rapidly growing and well-paying
field that offers a wide range of
professional pathways, from
cybersecurity, data analytics, computer
science, and engineering, to
construction management and aviation.
This industry is an excellent choice for
new graduates as it is highly lucrative
and provides great job security. The
market is swamped with STEM job
openings and not enough professionals
to fill them, which creates a great
opportunity for those looking to enter
the field. Capitol Technology
University develops curricula based on
the current STEM career industry, and
each subject area is designed to meet
the specific needs of the world's job
market.
Navy veteran Eugene H. Rietzke
established Capitol Technology
University in Washington, D.C., as the
Capitol Radio Engineering Institute
(CREI) in 1927. Capitol was founded
with the purpose of training radio and
electronics workers, but as it gained
prominence, it grew to offer additional
fields of study in engineering and
technology. Before relocating to its
current campus in Laurel, Maryland in
1980, and changing its name to Capitol
Technology University in 2014, the
school went through numerous other
name and location changes as it grew
and developed. Because of its
outstanding leadership, Capitol Tech
has developed into a vibrant, Middle
States Commission on Higher
Education-Accredited academic
community that grants degrees at the
undergraduate and graduate levels. The
university provides courses in in-
demand subjects including
engineering, computer science,
astronautical sciences, cybersecurity,
and many more.
Bradford Sims, President of Capitol
Technology University
Technology-obsessed Bradford Sims
was introduced to the world of
computer programming at a young age
when he received the Commodore 64
as a birthday gift. After going on to
study and receive a bachelor's degree
in Building Construction Management
from Purdue University, Dr. Sims spent
a period of time working in project
management for industrial construction
companies. His technological
knowledge afforded him the
opportunity to not only oversee
projects, but to provide information
technology support at each company
he worked for. Later on, Dr. Sims
returned to school to obtain a Master of
Science in Building Construction from
the University of Florida, followed by
a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction
from Purdue. These studies led to his
first job in higher education as an
assistant professor at the University of
Florida. Dr. Sims held a number of
other positions in higher education
before coming to Capitol to become
the institution's eighth president in
2017. Since becoming president, Dr.
Sims has worked to blend his expertise
in the areas of both construction and
technology by launching Capitol's
prestigious Critical Infrastructure
program of study.
Major Offerings
provides 28 bachelor's, 21 master's,
and 35 doctoral degree programs in a
variety of STEM-focused subject
areas. The school's most popular
program of study is the acclaimed
Cyber & Information Security major,
which has received numerous honors
including the 2020 SC Media Award
for Best Cybersecurity Higher
Education Program. Additionally,
Capitol offers professionally crafted
programs in Construction Management
and Critical Infrastructure that will
equip students for profitable career
opportunities in the sector. The
university makes two special
commitments to eligible students: the
Capitol Commitment, which offers to
pay for up to 36 additional academic
credits for students who do not secure
employment within 90 days of
graduation, and the Chargers
Assistance Program (CAP), which
guarantees to help students with loan
repayment if their post-graduation
income is under $50,000.
In Comparison
One of the ways Capitol distinguishes
itself from other colleges is through its
dedication to helping graduates find
excellent jobs in the industries of their
choice. Each idea taught in the
curricula has real-world applications so
that students will be ready for the
demands of the workplace. Capitol's
instructors are all subject matter
experts and base their lessons on
information obtained directly from the
workforce. In order to enable students
to learn from any location, the
university also provides an extensive
selection of online courses. For
working individuals to more easily
integrate their professions with their
education, all graduate-level courses
are offered entirely online.
O

Corinne
Corinne
Corinne
Lepage
Lepage
Lepage
Assisting with Climate and
Environmental Change Related to
Economic Issues
“The happiest part
of my daily life is
human contact,
whether with
my clients or
my colleagues.”
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Lawyer
Huglo Lepage Avocats
Corinne Lepage

nvironmental issues
Eare becoming worse
and worse. More
than ever, the world is
witnessing the brutality of
environmental
irresponsibility and the
catastrophic repercussions
of climate change, from
coastal erosion to smoggy
skies and disappearing
forests.
Corinne Lepage, a doctor of
law, has developed a
consultancy business that
encompasses strategy and
litigation due to her
experience and kept up with
the major energy,
environmental health, and
environmental files. She
collaborates with large and
small, French and
international, public and
non-profit organizations.
In addition, Corinne oversees significant
environmental, natural, and industrial disaster cases.
She is one of the experts on these subjects in
Europe. She co-founded the Huglo Lepage Avocats
law firm in 1978 with Christian Huglo and held a
number of official positions, including Secretary of
the bar council (1987–1990), Minister of the
environment (1995–1997), Deputy mayor, then First
deputy mayor of Cabourg (1989–2001), and
European deputy (2009–2014). She holds talks a
large corporations on how environmental and
climatic issues have evolved in relation to
commercial concerns.
Huglo Lepage Avocats
The first French public law firm founded by
litigation lawyers was Huglo Lepage Avocats. The
firm still provides advice to public authorities and
organizations today, and the majority of its litigation
work is done in the area of public law, particularly
public business law. One of the firm's most popular
lawsuits was the Amoco Cadiz case, which was
brought before American courts in 1978. Numerous
Environmental law disputes have been handled by
the attorneys at Huglo Lepage Avocats, notably the
defense of Dutch public authorities in relation to
Rhine pollution and German authorities in relation
to French nuclear power stations. The firm now
splits its time between counseling businesses and
municipal governments and litigation, continuing to
develop new fields of law, particularly those
pertaining to climate justice and environmental
health.
Making the difference in Competition
Corinne and her team are adapting to changes by
having a transversal perspective which spans not
only the various legal disciplines but also many
other sectors that are remote from the legal one,
particularly scientific and medical expertise. Huglo
Lepage Avocats has valued greatly reflection and
theory from the beginning and has always seen the
need for legal innovation.
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is able to provide services that are
both operational and creative in the
consulting industry thanks to its
unique experience and its work with
non-legal talents.
Holding a Firm Stance
As a partner and the company's
founder, Corinne is primarily
responsible for the continuity of the
business, case generation, and
customer satisfaction. She also
coordinates publications, webinars,
seminars, and other events that the
company attends and participates in.
She believes that running a business
is not easy, and it is even more
difficult now as there are significant
changes in how work is organized
and what customers and staff want.
The most crucial factors are having a
project, knowing how to stick to it,
being practical, and leading a team
because it can only get better as a
whole. Responsibility, competency,
intellectual capacities, ethics, and a
concern for the greater good are the
traits she searches for. She first
conducts collective recruitment when
adding a new team member.
Furthermore, a unique image is
created by the ethics and decision to
protect the environment as broadly as
possible, by incorporating the efforts
made by businesses to transform
themselves, and by refusing to offer
advice to persistent polluters. This
explains why the company is now
focusing on CSR, ESG, and
taxonomy in order to support
businesses and a limited group of
financial players. Huglo Lepage is
responsible for the development of
several significant environmental law
precedents, and its innovative spirit
is still at work today. Additionally, it

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Dr.
Shellie
Hipsky
A Visionary Leader in Women's
Empowerment and Heart-
Centered Entrepreneurship

Dr. Shellie Hipsky, a seasoned
CEO, accomplished author, and
expert in women's empowerment
with over a decade of leadership
experience. As the driving force
behind Inspiring Lives
International, she guides a
groundbreaking motivational
company dedicated to inspiring and
empowering women worldwide
through diverse media platforms
and impactful projects.
Whether witnessing Dr. Hipsky
speak on a stage, blending stories
and music into a performance,
facilitating a workshop at the
Global Sisterhood World
Headquarters, engaging in one-on-
one coaching, fulﬁlling the role of a
mother to her teenage children, or
volunteering for international
women's causes, observers
consistently note her leadership
guided by a genuine sense of care.
Described as a "heart-centered
entrepreneur" in a Forbes Magazine
cover feature, Dr. Hipsky's journey
is characterized by resilience,
vision, and steadfast commitment.
Her story, as highlighted in the
article, extends beyond personal
achievements, resonating with the
lives she has inﬂuenced and the
communities she has positively
impacted.
Dual Ventures
Dr. Hipsky manages two
companies with a shared focus on
inspiring and empowering women
globally. Inspiring Lives
International serves as the platform
for her signature course, the
EmpowerU Master Class, World
Class VIP 1:1 Coaching
Experiences, over 14 books,
keynoting, and various
motivational media ventures. On
the other hand, The Global
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Sisterhood operates as a 501(c)(3) organization,
providing education, resources, and networking
opportunities for women and girls worldwide.
Through fostering connections and mutual support for
each other's missions, The Global Sisterhood offers
sustainable avenues for women across the globe to
achieve their goals and aspirations. The organization
has established a model of sustainable support through
numerous Charity Partnerships, ranging from a school
for entrepreneurship in Tanzania, Africa, to
#PopUpGiving initiatives addressing the immediate
needs of women requiring specific connections and
resources. Recognizing the impact of pooling
networks, funds, and skill sets, The Global Sisterhood
aims to make a significant and lasting difference in the
lives of women and their communities, both locally
and globally.
Empowerment Coaching
In her role as an empowerment coach, Dr. Hipsky
collaborates with women business leaders to instill
inspiration, empowerment, balance, and abundance in
both their personal lives and their companies. Moving
beyond the confines of Profit and Loss sheets and the
limitations of narrow thinking, the focus extends to
exploring the broader aspirations these leaders have
for their lifetime. Through collaborative
brainstorming, strategies are devised to navigate
towards these overarching goals, ultimately steering
them toward their unique definitions of personal
success.
Creativity, Teaching, and Passion in Leadership
Dr. Hipsky's effectiveness as a leader stems from her
unique blend of creative approaches, extensive
teaching expertise, and a sincere passion for
supporting women. Drawing on her experience as a
tenured university professor for a decade, she has
honed her skills in imparting knowledge and fostering
a positive learning environment.
One of Dr. Hipsky's key strengths lies in her ability to
navigate through challenging times with resilience and
adaptability. She places a high value on relationships,
recognizing that building strong connections with
colleagues, employees, and stakeholders is essential
for achieving sustainable success. Her leadership style
is characterized by servant leadership principles,
where she prioritizes the well-being and development
of those around her.
In Dr. Hipsky's view, active engagement in business
strategy is paramount for a CEO. This involves not
only envisioning the big picture but also translating
that vision into concrete goals and corresponding
actions. She understands the importance of effective
delegation, entrusting responsibilities to capable and
trusted staff members who can contribute to the
overall success of the organization.
Dr. Hipsky emphasizes the significance of fostering a
collaborative and inclusive work culture. She believes
that by encouraging open communication and valuing
diverse perspectives, a company can unlock its full
potential. Her commitment to creating an environment
where everyone feels heard and valued contributes to
the overall success and satisfaction of the team.
Global Sisterhood Milestone
Dr. Hipsky actively collaborates with numerous
exceptional women leaders across the globe,
witnessing firsthand the positive impact they bring to
the workforce. While acknowledging the conventional
notion of office spaces, she believes in the potential of
technology to create virtual offices that cater to
collaboration and company culture.
However, Dr. Hipsky also highlights a recent
milestone for her non-profit, the Global Sisterhood,
with the grand opening of its headquarters in
Pittsburgh, PA, USA. The event brought together
women leaders representing Charity Partnerships,
Sponsors, Donors, the Executive Board of Directors,
and other supporters.

DR.
TIGRAN
HAAS
A Renowned Name in Urban Planning
and Urban Design, Environmental
Science, and Regional Planning
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A leader is someone who has the ability to understand and
connect with people and places. They have the skills to
communicate effectively with individuals from diverse
backgrounds and cultures, and can empathize with their
perspectives and experiences. A leader who understands
people can build relationships and trust with their team
members, inspire them to achieve common goals, and
create a positive work environment that fosters creativity,
innovation, and growth. Dr. Tigran Haas is a leader who
believes in the power of people and their potential to
achieve great things. His leadership style is characterized
by empathy, collaboration, and a commitment to
excellence.
Dr. Haas possesses advanced degrees in architecture, urban
planning and design, environmental science, and regional
planning, providing a unique perspective on
comprehending the complexities and issues at the macro,
meso, and micro levels of cities. In addition to being a
tenured Associate Professor of Urban Planning and Urban
Design, they have also held various leadership positions,
including Lab Director of Halcyon Athenaeum Laboratory
(HAL), Director of Civitas Athenaeum Laboratory (CAL),
Director of the Centre for the Future of Places (CFP),
Director of the Graduate Program in Urbanism (MUSE),
and Co-Director and Founder of the first Scandinavian
Graduate Program in Urban Planning and Design (UPD) at
the School of Architecture and the Built Environment at
KTH. Dr. Haas has further expanded their expertise
through Post-Doc Fellowships at MIT, Boston, UC
Berkeley, and University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and
currently holds the position of guest research scholar at the
esteemed LCAU - The MIT Norman B. Leventhal Centre
for Advanced Urbanism in Boston. Their experience also
includes eight years of teaching project and strategic
management, as well as project leadership at KTH
(Stockholm) and ZSEM (Zagreb).
Insights on Leadership
Leadership is a challenging journey of self-transformation,
undertaken by an individual who has been entrusted with
the responsibility of guiding a team towards achieving a
specific business objective. As someone who has taught
project and strategic management and project leadership
for over 8 years and has also spent 5 years running a
research lab and serving as the director of three educational
programs, Dr. Haas has gained a deep understanding of the
intricacies of leadership.
Education Methods for
Future Perspectives
Dr. Haas believes that effective
teaching involves using a variety of
methods, such as active learning, a
student-cantered approach, blended
learning, project-based learning,
inquiry-based learning, problem-
based learning, flipping the
classroom, and collaborative learning
as well as new and combined
approaches. However, the best
teaching method will depend on the
subject, students, and learning
objectives, and effective teaching
often involves adjusting methods
based on student feedback and
assessment data. Lastly, high quality
and inspiring instructional paradigm
in form of deep and wide lectures
and instructions is paramount.
Dr. Haas emphasizes the importance
of setting high standards for oneself
as a teacher and empowering
students to develop critical thinking
and intellectual curiosity to navigate
the complexity of the real world. He
believes that education and teaching
must respond to the converging
crises in the world and that teachers
have a duty to their profession,
students, and themselves to cultivate
critical thinking and creativity to
think beyond what "everyone knows."
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While getting things done by the team
is undoubtedly important, it is just one
aspect of a leader's role. It is equally
crucial to assemble a team with the
right mix of competence, equality, and
professionalism, and to have the
finesse to understand where each team
member can contribute the most. Dr.
Haas understands that expanding and
building new networks, both physical
and virtual, is essential for building
strong relationships with team
members and employees. Developing
mutual trust, gaining honest feedback,
achieving friendships, and fostering
mutual respect are all critical
components of building long-lasting
relationships.
To be an effective leader, Dr. Haas
believes it is important to learn from
past mistakes, possess strong
communication skills, and build
sustainable relationships on all levels.
Leaders must listen, understand, and
take action, and have the optimism and
risk-taking ability required to drive
their teams forward. They must also
possess the ability to read people and
adapt them to necessary tasks within
the organization, anticipate problems,
think outside the box, and eliminate
threats and negative personalities.
Overall, Dr. Haas's leadership
philosophy emphasizes the importance
of building strong inter-personal
relationships, fostering a positive
organizational culture, creating a
trustworthy and mutually
understanding community, and driving
the team towards achieving its goals.
Sharing Views on Academic
Freedom
Academic freedom is the principle that
provides scholars and researchers the
right to conduct their work without
interference or restriction. It
encompasses the freedom to teach, to
learn, to publish and share their
research findings and opinions, and to
participate in academic debate and
discourse. Academic freedom is a
fundamental aspect of a democratic
and open academic society, as it allows
scholars and researchers to pursue the
truth, advance knowledge, and freely
express their ideas and opinions
without fear of retaliation or
censorship.

Owner & CEO
POE Holistic Health
40 | February 2024

Kristen
Poe
Making an Impact on the World by
Providing Healthcare to Others

Accept the Flow
Initially, Kristen Poe had no intention of working in the functional
medicine industry. After graduating from college, she had planned to
attend medical school like her father. During her junior year of
college, she was given the chance to work with a significant
pharmaceutical company, which completely altered her life. She
pursued a career in the pharmaceutical industry after graduating
from college and earned an MBA in marketing. She also had a joint
ownership interest in a beauty industry business. She acquired a
wealth of knowledge that she has applied to her fascinating career.
She feels that being a business owner and building a practice from
scratch, with a western medical and business viewpoint has been
tremendously beneficial. She feels it's the best decision she could
have ever made. Her only regret was that she didn't act sooner. She
believes the most important lesson she learned was that it was never
too late to follow your passions and dreams.
A leap of faith towards growth
Kristen worked in the pharmaceutical industry, which was an
interesting and fast-paced field that kept her on her toes. She traveled
extensively, made lots of new friends, and won an award for being
the best representative of the nation. Despite knowing she needed to
change, she found it extremely challenging to take the risk because
of her successful and fulfilling career. She made the decision to
change her ways and adopt a healthy diet because she was dealing
with poor health, nutrition, and lifestyle choices. She began a whole
food diet and personal training regimen as part of her journey toward
health and wellness. After a year, she soon began training for fitness
competitions after a year. "I was fascinated to learn that just by
eating well and choosing the right foods, I felt like a new person, not
to mention achieving a physique I never thought would be possible."
Kristen says.
At this point, Kristen understood she had to stand back, consider
what was truly important to her, and pursue her dreams. She knew
she wanted to pursue a career in health and help patients improve
their health and wellness. She began a protracted journey of learning
functional medicine, nutrition, and naprapathy with the support of
her husband and family. She opened her practice, Poe Holistic
Health, in 2019 after nearly ten years of education and training.
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