November 3 Event Includes Fireside Chat with Chaifetz Dean Jackson Nickerson
ST. LOUIS - Saint Louis University’s Emerson Leadership Institute will host Bob Chapman, chairman of Barry-Wehmiller, as part of its Leadership Speaker Series on Monday, Nov. 3.
The free event will include a fireside chat on dignity-based leadership with Jackson Nickerson, Ph.D., Edward Jones Dean of the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business at SLU.
Chapman is the chairman and former CEO of Barry-Wehmiller, a $3.6 billion global capital equipment and engineering solutions company. Under his leadership, Barry-Wehmiller transformed from a struggling manufacturer into a thriving organization built on the principles of Truly Human Leadership, a people-centered philosophy that emphasizes care, purpose, and value for every team member.
He is the coauthor of “Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family,” which was recently released in a revised 10th anniversary edition. Recognized by Inc. and SHRM as one of the world’s top CEOs and leadership visionaries, Chapman continues to share his message that business can be the most powerful force for good when leaders prioritize both people and performance.
Chapman will share insights from the book before he and Nickerson participate in a conversation about how leaders can foster cultures of respect, trust, and belonging in today’s complex world. The evening will conclude with a cocktail reception and networking.
The Emerson Institute’s Dignity-Based Leadership Development Program offers a range of programs designed to help current and emerging leaders strengthen their capacity to lead with dignity, foster belonging and create lasting impact. Through workshops, speaker events and targeted development opportunities, the series will continue to advance values-based leadership across Saint Louis University and the broader community.
Event Details
- When: 5-7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3
- Where: SLU's Il Monastero Banquet Center, 3050 Olive St.
- Cost: Free.
About the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business
Founded in 1910, the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business at Saint Louis University has shaped the future of industry for more than a century. As one of the oldest business schools west of the Mississippi, the Chaifetz School has built a reputation as a leader in business education committed to innovation, inclusion and impact and recognized with eight undergraduate and graduate programs nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report.
About Saint Louis University
Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic research institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers more than 13,300 students a rigorous, transformative education that challenges and prepares them to make the world a better place. As a nationally recognized leader in research and innovation, SLU is an R1 research university, advancing groundbreaking, life-changing discoveries that promote the greater good.
