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," Keynote Address, American Planning Association-Wisconsin Chapter Annual Conference, La Crosse, WI, September 11, 2025.
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"The Third Place," Keynote Address, Rotary Zones 28&32 Better Together Summit, Winnipeg, Canada, September 18, 2025.
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"Building Happier Communities," Dragon Tale Books, Menomonie, WI, October 2, 2025.​
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"Finding Your Third Place," Keynote Address, Fall Leadership Conference, Upper Midwest Alliance of YMCAs, Onalaska, WI, October 9, 2025.
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"Ethical Decision-Making for Engineers," American Society of Civil Engineers, La Crosse, WI, October 10, 2025.
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"Finding Your Third Place," Yellow Brick Consulting, October 30, 2025.
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"Finding Your Third Place," Marine Credit Union, La Crosse, WI, November 4, 2025.
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"Finding Your Third Place," Keynote Address, MCEA Leadership Days Conference, St. Cloud, MN, February 5, 2026.
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"Ethics for Dairy Professionals," Cornerstone Dairy Academy, Professional Dairy Producers, March 3, 2026.
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