It's the Journey, Not the Destination!

Erik Bergrud, Director of Park University’s International Center for Civic Engagement (ICCE) delivered an address titled "It's the Journey, Not the Destination!" on May 8, 2009 at a Park University Hauptmann School for Public Affairs graduation dinner.

Bergrud outlined three key principles in his speech:

• Principle #1 – No matter how high you advance in your career or how famous you become, never believe you are too important to “do the dirty work.”
• Principle #2 – Before making any major decision, try to anticipate unintended consequences.
• Principle #3 – Practice love and forgiveness every day.

Bergrud believes that each of us embarks upon multiple journeys, both personal and professional, in our lives.  He recounted his journey to from and to Park University and to from and to the American Society for Public Administration, for whom he serves currently as national Vice President.

Bergrud is available to share his powerful message to school groups, businesses and civic organizations.

Contact

Erik Bergrud
Director
International Center for Civic Engagement
and Special Assistant to the President for University Projects on Civic Engagement
Park University
8700 River Park Drive
Parkville, MO 64152
Phone: +1-816-584-6412
Fax: +1-816-741-5812
erik.bergrud@park.edu

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