PDPW Podcasts

The perception in our society is we value freedom and independence over other virtues like kindness. While kindness can appear to be a sign of weakness, genuine kindness is not weak. Kindess considers others first and takes strength in character by requiring integrity, patience and above all self-sacrifice. 

Dr. Richard Kyte, Director Endowed Professor, Servant Leadership at Viterbo University shares how small acts of kindness can be very powerful.

It is never too early or too late to embrace a noble purpose. As we hear from servant leadership trainer Tom Thibodeau, you never know how the good you do today will impact the lives of others tomorrow.

At a time when our nation is facing an epidemic of loneliness, when communities are suffering from loss of trust, low levels of engagement, despair, and political polarization, what if the answer to many of our problems lies in a simple idea? What if we just need to pay attention to the places where we find ourselves?

Dr. Richard Kyte, Director Endowed Professor, Servant Leadership at Viterbo University shares more on this week's PDP Podcast.

Tom Thibodeau is fresh off attending another successful Professional Dairy Producers Business Conference in Madison. He returns to the podcast to share his wonderful experience visiting with dairy producers and industry professionals from all over the world.

We welcome a new contributor to the PDP Podcast, Dr. Richard Kyte! Richard is Director of the D. B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership and Endowed Professor of Ethics at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin where he teaches a variety of courses dealing with ethical issues in business, health care, law, politics, and the environment. He has published and lectured widely on topics related to justice, forgiveness, virtue, and the meaning of life. You can learn more about Rick on his personal website. 

This week, Dr. Kyte shares finding your third place. At a time when our nation is facing an epidemic of loneliness and political polarization, what if the answer to many of our problems lies in a simple idea? What if we just need to pay attention to the places where we find ourselves?

This week's podcast shines the light on volunteering. Servant leadership trainer Tom Thibodeau reminds us the importance of being a volunteer. Volunteers show up

to offer their time, talent, energy and resources. A big salute to everyone who volunteers!

There a lot of events happening today that we have no control over, but we can control our response. Tom Thibodeau is back with stories and tips on why it's important to focus on what we can control in our lives.

Servant leadership trainer Tom Thibodeau shares his insights on what it takes to be a servant leader.

Another Valentine's Day has come and gone, but as we hear from servant leadership trainer Tom Thibodeau, every day should be Valentine's Day!

It is the month of Valentines. This week Tom Thibodeau helps us understand the act of living a life with purpose and passion.