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ELE is a peer-powered community where people leaders don't just reframe challenges — they leave with decisions, next moves, and 30/60/90-day commitments to move real work forward.&nbsp;For 22 years, leaders from Fortune 1000 companies have brought their hardest problems here — and left sharper than they arrived.

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This is where people leaders get sharper — and their teams get smarter.ELE is a peer-powered network of people leaders who accelerate business results through shared intelligence and real-work collaboration. Learn more below about why ELE has been the trusted choice for leaders building high-performing teams for over 20 years.

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The community's votes decide what gets on the calendar.

Explain the challenge. Shape what we tackle next.

Bring a real talent challenge. Name what's at stake, what you've tried, and why it matters now.

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Find the peer conversation that moves your work forward.The right exchange builds better leaders, closes capability gaps, and cuts through what internal meetings can't.

Figure out if ELE is for you. Straight answers on what ELE is, who it’s built for, and how contributing members actually work together. Still have a question? Contact us.

Get answers about how Executive Learning Exchange (ELE) works — peer-powered leadership development that fixes real work issues, reverses burnout, and accelerates business value. No programs. No vendors. In the flow of work.

Where people leaders share what's working, ask what's hard, and learn from peers navigating the same talent challenges right now. Search before you post. When referencing a resource, paste the key insight directly into your response with a link to the source.

Real conversations from people leaders tackling today's toughest talent challenges -- captured live, ready to apply with your teams when it fits your schedule, and connected to what's happening right now.

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Jim brings over 30 years of diverse leadership experience across nonprofit and for-profit sectors, focusing on guiding organizations towards their strategic goals with a thoughtful approach. His expertise lies in areas such as organizational visioning, strategic planning, sales and marketing, innovation, and team building.
Joining Marquette University in May 2024, Jim serves as Program Director for Executive Education within the College of Business Administration. In this role, he oversees the strategic direction and success of Executive Education programs, fostering growth and maintaining quality standards. Jim's responsibilities include content development, budget management, faculty and client relations, and program operations. 
Before joining Marquette University, Jim held leadership roles at LeadingAge Wisconsin, the College of American Pathologists (CAP), GE Healthcare, and CRU Consulting. Notably, his time at GE Healthcare included developing and delivering global marketing training programs, showcasing his dedication to sharing knowledge and expertise.
Outside of work, Jim finds joy in simple pleasures, residing in Pewaukee, WI, with his wife, Gwen, and their pug, Zeke. He enjoys reading, hiking, golfing, traveling, and cherishes time spent with his family.

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