LeaderEthics

06/08/2026

What does civil discourse mean for healthcare and society? Jeff Thompson, former CEO of Gundersen Health System, shares his thoughts in this compelling story.

06/08/2026

What does civil discourse mean for health care and society? In this short video clip, Jeff Thompson, former CEO of Gundersen Health System shares his thoughts while speaking at the Civil Discourse Day event at UW-La Crosse.

Jeff Thompson, former CEO of Gundersen Health System, shares his vi...

06/07/2026

06/07/2026

A record 45% of Americans now identify as political independents. Yet the political system continues to reward partisan loyalty over broad representation.

What happens when mid-cycle redistricting and hyper-partisan primary politics collide? The result may be a “double whammy” that leaves voters feeling increasingly disconnected from the democratic process.

My latest column explores why this matters to every American, regardless of party affiliation.

The recent surge in mid-cycle congressional redistricting amid intense political polarization represents a double whammy that risks undermining public trust in electoral fairness and democracy in the United States.

06/01/2026

Do your elected officials represent everyone they serve?

The framers of the Constitution envisioned representatives who would advance the interests of their entire district, state, or nation. Today, many citizens worry that partisan pressures have made that goal more difficult to achieve.

This video examines the vital role of representation in our democracy and asks an important question: Who do our elected officials work for—their party, or all of the people they were elected to serve?

Watch and join the conversation.

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05/25/2026

Memorial Day is also about remembering the people we once knew — and the lives that changed forever through military service. Today, I remember Robert Swan.

05/24/2026

Do role models make a difference?

Students from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse share their honest thoughts in this short video—and their answers are worth hearing.

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05/24/2026

This short video featuring students from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse poses a simple but important question: Do role models make a difference?

Their responses offer thoughtful insight into the impact positive examples can have on character, leadership, and community.

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05/23/2026

Election integrity matters—and so does public confidence.

At a recent LeaderEthics event in La Crosse, Tom Barrett and J.B. Van Hollen answered audience questions on Wisconsin elections. Their conclusion: while no election system is flawless, Wisconsinites can have confidence in the integrity of our election process.

Constructive dialogue helps strengthen democracy.

A local non-partisan organization hosted an event to discuss the integrity of the election process ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

05/17/2026

Rick Kyte raises some thought-provoking issues about children and cell phone use. https://lacrossetribune.com/opinion/column/article_4ea149f3-9628-4ce5-9533-51019fd11b05.html