Fail Faster, Succeed Sooner
Understand failure and the gifts it offers on the journey to success. A change in perspective can make success easier—and sooner.
Dr. Cheryl Lentz — Academic Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker, and International Best-Selling Author
Failure has no alibi
About Dr. Cheryl
Known as the Academic Entrepreneur, Dr. Cheryl Lentz is a university professor, keynote speaker, and international best-selling author.
Her work invites leaders and learners to move beyond conventional thinking, learn from failure, and translate scholarship into practical action. She serves as managing editor of The Refractive Thinker® anthology series and writes across leadership, education, technology, and business.
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Get Out of Your Golden Palace
You cannot run a business from behind a desk. Learn a hands-on approach to connecting with people and your organization.
Technology That Tutors
Connect with people using emerging technologies to create more effective learning experiences.
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Clear thinking. Lasting impact.
“She is exceptional, always ready to help, and an inspiration to people around her.”
Doc. Dr. Irina Modrzyca · Wrocław University of Technology
“Cheryl brings energy, expertise, and purpose to every room.”
Liz Vales · USO Midwest Region
“Her scholarship connects ideas to practical leadership.”
Dr. Tom Woodruff · Walden University
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