The Porcupine Principles! How to Move Prickly People to Preferred Outcomes

Steven Iwersen's influence as a speaker and writer in the field of leadership has been far-reaching. His ideas and approach to creating a leadership culture and navigating leadership challenges have helped leaders within corporations, associations, government and the military. He is the founder and owner of Aurora Pointe, LLC, a leadership development and training company. He started the company in 2006 after having served for 25 years in leadership roles within business and the ministry. His leadership tendencies were evident even as a child. A mentor once said that Steven had been a leader "from the backyard to the boardroom, the playground to the platform." He is the author of The Porcupine Principles!, Personality Jazz: Creating Harmony at Work, and Unplugged: Mindfulness and the Law (2016), coauthored with Joel Oster. He was also a contributor to a management webinar series that featured his programs Developing a Success Mindset and Overcoming Barriers to Execution. Steven Iwersen is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and has been very involved with the National Speakers Association. He has served the association in many capacities including Chairperson of the National Chapter Leadership Committee and Co-Host for "Voices of Experience," the association's audio & video magazine. Steven is the proud dad of three boys and a grandfather to six adorable girls and two outstanding grandsons. He and his wife Brandy live in the Kansas City area where they enjoy world-class Jazz music and the world's best BBQ.