richard kyte
Richard Kyte is the Endowed Professor and Director of the D. B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin where he teaches a variety of courses in ethics and leadership. He received his Ph.D. in philosophy from The Johns Hopkins University in 1994.
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He writes a regular column on “The Ethical Life,” appearing in 72 newspapers published by Lee Enterprises, and hosts a weekly podcast along with Scott Rada. He serves on the boards of the La Crosse Community Foundation and LeaderEthics-Wisconsin.
upcoming presentations
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"Finding Your Third Place," Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, April 8, 2025.
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"Finding Your Third Place," Rotary District 6000 Conference, Ankeny, IA, April 12, 2025
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"Finding Your Third Place," Rotary TriCon 25, Brookfield, WI, April 25, 2025
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"Finding Your Third Place," Rotary District 7040 Conference, Ottawa, Canada, April 26, 2025​ (virtual)
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"Finding Your Third Place," MD27 Lions State Convention, La Crosse, WI, May 2, 2025.
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"Teambuilding: Understanding Ethical Conflict and Communication," Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. May 8, 2025.
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"Social Connection and Caretaker Well-being," The Parenting Place, La Crosse, WI, May 12, 2025.
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"The 'Mean-ing' of Society and the Need for Third Places," Humanities Cafe, South Dakota Humanities Council, May 22, 2025 (virtual)
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"Finding Your Third Place," Tozer Foundation Recognition Breakfast, Lake Elmo, MN, July 18, 2025.
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"Finding Your Third Place," Fireside Chat, Off the Beaten Path Bookstore, Steamboat Springs, CO, July 25, 2025.
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"Finding Your Third Place," Fall Leadership Conference, Upper Midwest Alliance of YMCAs, Onalaska, WI, October 9-10, 2025
Contact
Viterbo University
900 Viterbo Drive
La Crosse, WI 54601
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Tel: 608-796-3704
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© 2020 by Richard Kyte