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 Coulee Region Trout Unlimited and LeaderEthics-Wisconsin.
upcoming presentations
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"Finding Your Third Place," Keynote Address, MCEA Leadership Days Conference, St. Cloud, MN, February 5, 2026.
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​"Finding Your Third Place," Byron Community Education, Byron, MN, February 18, 2026.
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"Living in the Attention Economy," Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, La Crosse, WI, March 1, 2026.
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"Ethics for Dairy Professionals," Cornerstone Dairy Academy, Professional Dairy Producers, March 3, 2026.
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"Finding Your Third Place," Rotary Midwest PETS Conference, March 7, 2026.
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"Finding Your Third Place,"Rotary North Central President Elect Learning Seminar," Eagan, MN, March 14, 2026.
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"Finding Your Third Place," Sequoia, Winona, MN, April 2, 2026.
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"Finding Your Third Place," South Metro Minneapolis Evenings Rotary Club, April 14, 2026.
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"Finding Your Third Place," Hudson Daybreak Rotary, Hudson, WI, April 15, 2026.
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"Finding Your Third Place," Rotary District Conference, Iowa Falls, IA, May 2, 2026.
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"Finding Your Third Place" and "The Search for Meaning," Academy of Lifelong Learners, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI, June 2, 2026.
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"Servant Leadership," American Supply Association, Eagan, MN, June 10, 2026.
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"Finding Your Third Place," Aging and Disabilities Resource Center, Eau Claire, WI, June 12, 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