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Chris Lauritzen
PhD in Values Driven Leadership | Dentist | Master Clinician | Founding President of Valiant Leader Institute (VLI)
Background: Military Leaders
Topic: Change Management, Corporate Culture, Decision Making, Inspiration & motivation, Leadership

Speaker Profile

Summary:   Dr. C.S. Lauritzen is one of those rare individuals who has attained much and served abundantly, while remaining grounded in positive values. A true polymath, or renaissance man, he has flourished as a soldier, scholar, clinician, missionary, professor, and a man who renders service to his country and community. 

A proven scholar, Lauritzen has two doctoral level degrees, with five post-doctoral certificates. His dental degree is from the University of Nebraska, while his PhD in Values Driven Leadership comes from Benedictine University’s Goodwin College of Business. A board-certified comprehensive dentist and master clinician in the military, he earned Mastership status from the Academy of General Dentistry. He has graduated from numerous military leadership institutes, including the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare School, the US Army Command and General Staff College and the US Air Force’s Air War College. His extensive education allowed appointments as a professor to Webster University’s George H. Walker School of Business and the School of Dentistry at the University of Utah. 

Dr. C.S. Lauritzen is the founding president of the Valiant Leader Institute (VLI), which is a nonprofit organization that conducts research, plus accesses, instructs, and coaches individuals and organizations on ethical leadership in a free republic. 

Question 1) Why would a prospective client want you to be their keynote speaker or to support their speaking event? What are some compelling aspects of your background/career/experience that we should know about? 

  • Extensive leadership experience in the military, academia, healthcare, and life.
  • PhD in Values Driven Leadership
  • Book: Ruffians and Gentlemen: The Indispensable Virtues of Elite Teams and Valiant Leaders

Question 2) What are your primary topics/areas of expertise? Some examples may include: Conflict resolution, International Relations, Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Cybersecurity, as well as specific countries or geographical regions.

  • Valiant Leadership
  • Teamwork in elite and high-powered teams
  • Ethical and Moral Codes for Executives

Question 3) What are the 2 – 4 positions you have held in your career that you would like prospective clients to know about? Please provide a brief description of each.

  • Military Commander (combat arms/tactical and service support) in six different commands. Five commands were in healthcare related one was leading Rangers and reconnaissance teams.
  • Small owner. Start-up dental practice that became a successful small business operation.
  • University professor. Teaching leadership, management, and clinical operations.

Question 4) Have you supported any speaking events recently? If so, what were the events and who were the clients?

I have had only one paid event at a dental convention. My nonpaid presentations have included college students, political activists, healthcare professionals, and business owners.

Question 5) Do you have any articles or publications? Have you been featured in any? If so, what were they?

  • Book: Ruffians & Gentlemen: The Indispensable Virtues of Elite Teams and Valiant Leaders
    • manuscript completed and edited, publication pending through EB House Publishers, release anticipated June 2025
  • Major Research:
    • Praxis, Phronesis, and the Valiant: The Practice of Practical Virtues in Elite Tactical Teams, College of Business, Benedictine University, May 2020
    • Effects of Adhesion of Various Products on the Intaglio Surface of InVision Ceramic Treated with CoJet, Wilford Hall Post-Graduate Dental School, April 2007
    • The European Strategic Bombing Campaign in WWII, USAF Air War College, Air War College, August 2005
    • Strategic Business Plans for Multi-disciplinary Ambulatory Healthcare Clinics, University of Mary Hardin Baylor, December 1996
    • Mobile Dental Equipment and Uses in Extreme Environments, Army Dental Activity Advanced Education in General Dentistry, December September 1991
  • Published Articles:
    • Recognizing Those Who Gave Their Lives: A Memorial Day Tribute, Fresh Insights for Values Driven Leaders, May 2017
    • Contributions of Air Force Dental Officers to the United States, Spangdahlem Air Base Paper, September 2013
    • The Value of President’s Day, Crimson Sky, Volume 3, Issue 10, March 2, 2012
    • The Four Cornerstones of Building Solid Leadership, Crimson Sky, Volume 3, Issue 1, October 7, 2011
    • Veterans Day, Robins Air Force Base Paper, November 2011

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