Leading the Holy Cross Way: An Executive Series with President Marco J. Clark, Ed.D. and

About Leading the Holy Cross Way: An Executive Series with President Marco J. Clark, Ed.D. and

This speaker series welcomes business, higher education, government, faith and all kinds of leaders to campus to share their insights.

Publisher

Holy Cross College

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Sept 2024

Latest episode

22 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Nov 2025

   Leading the Holy Cross Way: A Pedagogy of Hope

   Holy Cross College concluded its fall Leading the Holy Cross Way series on Friday, November 21, with a campus address by Jennifer Newsome Martin, Ph.D., John J. Cavanaugh Associate Professor of the Humanities at the University of Notre Dame and director of the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture. She was a member of the committee of scholars that prepared the positio in support of Saint John Henry Newman’s elevation to the honor of doctor of the Church. Her talk, “A Pedagogy of Hope: Liberal Education and the Holy Cross Tradition,” will explore the formative power of liberal education and the distinctive contributions of the Holy Cross intellectual and spiritual heritage. An accomplished scholar of 19th–20th century Catholic and Eastern Orthodox theology, Dr. Martin’s work engages questions of tradition, beauty, and the renewal of culture. Hosted by President Marco J. Clark, Ed.D., the Leading the Holy Cross Way series brings distinguished leaders and scholars to campus to consider how mission, values, and action shape transformative leadership.

2. 

   16 Nov 2025

   Miguel Romero Answers Questions From Young People

   Following his Mind and Heart Lecture on Nov. 10, 2025 at Holy Cross College, the St. Louis University professor answered questions from attendees.

3. 

   16 Nov 2025

   Mind and Heart Lecture: Miguel Romero

   Drawing from Thomas Aquinas' theological vision and contemporary experience, this Nov. 10 lecture explores mercy as both divine gift and human vocation, examining who preferential love for the vulnerable reveals authentic human flourishing in an achievement-obsessed culture. Though the governing metaphor of "mountains on the ocean floor," the lecture reveals how modern culture trains us to navigate on the surface of human experience, missing profound dignity hidden in every person's depth. Dr. Miguel J. Romero, ThD. is an Associate Professor at St. Louis University in the Department of Health Ethics He earned his B.A. from Colorado College, his M.Div. from Fuller Theological Seminary, his Th.M. from Duke University, and his Th.D. from Duke University in 2012. From 2012-2016 Romero was a postdoctoral research fellow and theology instructor at the University of Notre Dame. Romero’s research interests include moral theology, Catholic social teaching, philosophical and theological accounts of disability and mental illness, and the theology of Thomas Aquinas. His written work includes:“Disability, Catholic Questions, and the Quandaries of Biomedicine and Secular Society,” National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly, Vol. 20, No. 2 (Summer 2020): 277-310, “Mercy, Mental Illness, and the Moral Significance of Christian History: The Story of Fr. Juan Gilabert-Jofre, O.de.M.,” Journal of Disability & Religion, Vol. 22, No. 2 (May 2018), and “The Goodness and Beauty of Our Fragile Flesh: Moral Theologians and Our Engagement with Disability,” Journal of Moral Theology: Engaging Disability, Vol. 6, Special Issue 2 (2017): 206-25. Miguel is married to Dr. Heather Romero, a geriatric neuropsychologist and Alzheimer’s Disease researcher. Miguel and Heather have four children

4. 

   10 Nov 2025

   Innovation for Good: Entrepreneurs Leading with Purpose

   Join President Marco J. Clark, Ed.D. for this week’s Leading the Holy Cross Way executive series. The guest speaker event continued Friday, November 7, as Iris Hammel, Holy Cross College trustee and Executive Director of Startup Moxie, leads a discussion on the entrepreneur’s mindset, exploring how innovation, collaboration, and purpose drive impact in today’s business and community landscape. Hammel will be joined by fellow trustee and entrepreneur, Matt Sheldon (GameDay Your Way), along with local founders Cat Edmonds (Connect574), and Riley Ellingsen (heARsight) for an engaging conversation on leadership, creativity, and building ventures that make a difference.

5. 

   23 Oct 2025

   Conscious Leadership and Purpose in Action | Jeff Shuck & Dr. Marco Clark | Holy Cross College

   What does it mean to lead with light?Jeff Shuck — founder of More For Many, consultant to hundreds of nonprofits, and co-author of Leading With Light — joins Holy Cross College President Dr. Marco J. Clark to explore the art of conscious leadership and purpose in action.Through stories from decades in social impact and philanthropy, Shuck shares lessons on building movements, leading with heart, and helping others grow their capacity for good.Recorded live at Holy Cross College on October 3, 2025, as part of the Leading the Holy Cross Way series — conversations where leadership meets mission.

6. 

   23 Oct 2025

   Leading With Light: Jeff Shuck | Leading the Holy Cross Way with Dr. Marco Clark

   What does it mean to lead with light?Jeff Shuck — founder of More For Many, consultant to hundreds of nonprofits, and co-author of Leading With Light — joins Holy Cross College President Dr. Marco J. Clark to explore the art of conscious leadership and purpose in action. Through stories from decades in social impact and philanthropy, Shuck shares lessons on building movements, leading with heart, and helping others grow their capacity for good. Recorded live at Holy Cross College on October 3, 2025, as part of the Leading the Holy Cross Way series — conversations where leadership meets mission.

7. 

   23 Oct 2025

   Purpose-Driven Leadership: Kevin Schmiegel | Leading the Holy Cross Way with Dr. Marco Clark

   In this session of Leading the Holy Cross Way, Holy Cross College President Dr. Marco J. Clark welcomes Kevin Schmiegel — CEO of ZeroMils and retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel — for a compelling conversation on “Purpose-Driven Leadership.” A mission-driven leader and founder of Hiring Our Heroes at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Schmiegel shares lessons from a career dedicated to strengthening communities, empowering veterans, and building purpose-centered teams across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. His leadership journey has raised over $100 million for national causes that have changed millions of lives. 🎓 Leading the Holy Cross Way is a speaker series highlighting accomplished professionals whose leadership embodies mission, values, and action. 📍 Recorded at Holy Cross College, Notre Dame, Indiana📅 October 17, 2025

8. 

   23 Oct 2025

   High-Performance Cultures: Donnie Downs | Leading the Holy Cross Way with Dr. Marco Clark

   What does it take to build a workplace where purpose and performance thrive together? In this installment of Leading the Holy Cross Way, entrepreneur and executive Donnie Downs joins Holy Cross College President Dr. Marco J. Clark to explore the principles behind high-performance cultures — from values-based leadership to the power of trust, alignment, and mission. A three-time CEO of the Year and co-founder of The Downs Foundation, Downs draws from decades of experience leading organizations through growth, change, and cultural transformation. Recorded live at Holy Cross College on October 10, 2025.

9. 

   13 Sept 2025

   The Challenge of Authenticity in Leadership

   Holy Cross College launched the Fall 2025 Leading the Holy Cross Way series with Darren Smith and Pierre Koshakji of the Authentic Leadership Foundation. In this session, The Summit Strategy: Aligning Mission & Traction for the Climb to Greatness, they join President Marco J. Clark to explore how authentic leadership fosters connection, accountability, and transparency — transforming both organizations and lives.

10. 

    13 Jan 2025

    What All Leaders Must Do To Truly Thrive

    Daniel Fitzpatrick, an extraordinarily successful CEO with over five decades of leadership experience in the food service industry, captivated students at Holy Cross College as part of President Marco Clark’s Lead 360 Executive Leadership Series on Dec 6. Learn more more: https://www.hcc-nd.edu/daniel-fitzpatrick-inspires-holy-cross-students-with-leadership-lessons-and-real-world-wisdom/

11. 

    10 Dec 2024

    Successfully Leading Through Adversity

    W. Paul Jones's talk “Leading through Extreme Adversity, Disruption, and Change” is part of the LEAD 360 Leading the Holy Cross Way an Executive Series with President Dr. Marco J. Clark.Jones is renowned for his exceptional leadership and resilience in facing challenges. He has served as an Independent Board Director for Tuesday Morning Corp. and JCPenney Corp. and retired as CEO of Payless ShoeSource in 2017. With over 25 years in the value retail segment, Jones has driven global strategic business initiatives, repositioned merchandise and marketing strategies, and developed full Omni-channel business capabilities.His experiences and insights provide valuable lessons for navigating through tough times and becoming stronger.

12. 

    10 Dec 2024

    Discerning How to Be a Leader

    Angela Moloney shares insights on "Cultivating Leadership through Discernment" alongside Holy Cross College President Dr. Marco J. Clark. As the founding President and CEO of the Catholic Foundation of Michigan, Angela Moloney brings extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, strategic planning, and philanthropic giving. Her career includes roles such as Director of Campus Ministry at Bishop McNamara High School and Domestic Director at the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, making her a distinguished voice in fostering collaborative networks and enhancing community impact.

13. 

    21 Nov 2024

    Kyle Ballarta on maintaining humanity in the digital age

    Kyle Ballarta, founder and CEO of Falkon Ventures, spoke at the Holy Cross Way: An Executive Series with Holy Cross College President Marco J. Clark, Ed.D. In a digital age where technology is advancing faster than ethical and moral discernment, how can Catholic Social Teaching and the values of Holy Cross inspire us to promote the human family and foster the development of the whole person in a world increasingly shaped by technology? This new series builds on Holy Cross College’s mission to educate and form global citizens with the competence to see and the courage to act, and the Leading the Holy Cross Way is centered on the topic of leadership from the perspective of Dr. Clark.Learn more: https://www.hcc-nd.edu/kyle-ballarta-speaks-at-holy-cross-college-as-part-of-a-new-executive-series/

14. 

    20 Nov 2024

    Susan Ford on the skills leaders must have

    Susan Ford, partner and the Chief Operating Officer, at Graham Allen Partners, spoke on the indispensible attributes leaders need with Holy Cross College President Marco Clark.The Leading the Holy Cross Way: An Executive Series builds on Holy Cross College’s mission to educate and form global citizens with the competence to see and the courage to act, and the Leading the Holy Cross Way is centered on the topic of leadership from the perspective of Dr. Clark and invited executives in residence.Learn more: https://www.hcc-nd.edu/susan-ford-speaks-as-part-of-the-executive-leadership-series-at-holy-cross-college/

15. 

    20 Sept 2024

    People First: Reflections on Leadership- Rev. Edward A. ”Monk” Malloy, C.S.C.

    The first speaker in the series to place on Friday, September 6, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at Holy Cross College and featured Rev. Edward A. “Monk” Malloy, C.S.C., president emeritus of the University of Notre Dame, theologian, and author.Fr. Malloy’s topic brough to life his recent book People First: Reflections on Leadership. His word inspire leaders from all walks of life who inspire to be forces for good. Fr. Malloy is president emeritus of the University of Notre Dame, where he served from 1987 to 2005 as the sixteenth president and where he is currently a professor of theology. He serves on the board of directors of several universities and national organizations and is the recipient of 25 honorary degrees. He has published 12 books, including a 3-volume memoir and most recently Monk’s Musings and Monk’s Notre Dame: People, Paces, and Events.

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