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ENDURING VALUE PARTNERS TM
Speaking Engagements
Geoff Kolander is an authority in leadership, strategy, and corporate governance. Kolander's diverse insights range from enterprise leadership to navigating dual-class and controlled public companies, making him a sought-after guest lecturer at prestigious institutions like Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management, other top tier business schools, law schools and industry focused groups.
PhD Candidate
“Mr. Kolander stands out as someone who is supremely talented and seriously qualified to talk about leadership and control."
- 2024
BBA Candidate
"Geoff's CEO-ness shows through. He has a commanding presence backed up with practical experience"
-2022
Law School Professor
“...Thanks for sharing your experiences, thoughts and wisdom with my class today. I mentioned to a couple of colleagues afterwards that it was the most riveting discussion in the life of corporate law that I have ever seen.”
-2021
Bridging the Gap
“...Thank you for your immeasurable contribution to my class this semester. The feedback has been overwhelming as to the impact you have made upon the class.”
Associate Dean - 2024
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“...A great presentation this morning. I identify with being transparent and delivering the unvarnished truth,....”
FEI Member - 2024
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“...I took so many things away from your session - particularly around decision making. You exemplified how to carefully think through different paths, how to make difficult decisions, and how to stand by those decisions (which is the hardest part).”
DFA Team Member -2024
Enduring Value Creation
“...Mr. Kolander's emphasis around being adaptable, knowing when change needs to occur, and creating enduring value all hold priority, almost as a core competency would, and that really held my attention throughout...”
BBA Candidate (Strategy Class) - 2022
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“...Your belief, "today is the father of tomorrow," really puts into perspective the importance to be conscious of how we behave and prepare ourselves for the future on a daily basis.”
BBA Candidate (Strategy Class) - 2022
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“...Your presentation in class this morning was inspiring. Especially, to put myself out there to do the hard things, maybe fail, and to learn so I can make business better for those I influence.”
BBA Candidate (Strategy Class) -2022
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