Gene Barr is the President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry. He has over 40 years of experience in governmental and public affairs and business operations. He worked for BP America, Associated Petroleum Industries of PA, McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC, and was a local elected official in the Philadelphia area.  Gene is a graduate of St. Joseph’s University with a degree in political science. He is a former board member of the National Civil War Museum and the author of A Civil War Captain and His Lady: A True Story of Love, Courtship, and Combat. In this episode… Are you looking to establish a more inclusive and prosperous workspace for your employees? How do you lobby for better rights and a louder voice for workers?

According to workforce and business expert Gene Barr, leaders have to defend the working class system, and he has spent his career advocating against the inequality of workers’ rights. Through his work and research of history, Gene is a leader in the industry and influences governmental organizations and businesses on behalf of workers. So, are you ready to make a change in your business climate?

In this episode of Cornerstone Unplugged, Chris Lakatosh sits down with Gene Barr, President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, to discuss advocating for a change in business practices. Gene talks about why he became interested in business lobbying, the evolution of technology as a more accessible resource, and how to conquer obstacles in business and leadership.