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Leadership Expert Offers Helpful Catholic Servant Leadership Strategies for Catholic High Schools, Colleges & Universities

CatholicHigh School, College & University Students Find Catholic Servant Leadership Success with Approach that Combines Roman Catholic Social Teachings, Emotional Intelligence and Principles from a Peaceful Martial Art

Cleveland, OH – January 31, 2008 –Catholic student leaders can discover dozens of ideas for effective leadership in the new book, Black Belt Leader, Peaceful Leader: An Introduction to Catholic Servant Leadershipby leadership expert and keynote speaker Timothy H. Warneka.

 A life-long Roman Catholic, Catholic Servant Leadership expert Tim Warneka has been providing keynote speeches for years at the local, state and national levels. “I’m very excited about being able to offer Catholic Servant Leadership keynote speeches to Catholic high schools, Catholic colleges and Catholic universities,” said Warneka. Warneka’s approach appeals to Director of Student Activities, Coordinator of Student Activities, Dean of Students, Assistant Director of Student Activities, First Year Experience Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator of Student Activities, Coordinator of Greek Life, Director of Career Services, President, Director of Residential Life, Leadership Coordinator, Vice President of Student Affairs, Athletic Directors, Life Skills Coordinator, Student Government, Student Programming Board, Multicultural Affairs Coordinator, Orientation Coordinator, Welcome Week Coordinator, and Student of Disabilities Coordinator.

With a foreword by University of Dayton President Emeritus Bro. Raymond Fitz, S.M., Ph.D., Black Belt Leader, Peaceful Leaderis filled with emotionally intelligent, values-driven strategies for Catholic Servant Leaders, interspersed with quotes from His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Pope John Paul II, St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, St. Francis of Assisi, The Most Reverend Archbishop Oscar Romero, Mother Teresa, St. John of the Cross, John F. Kennedy, Thomas à Kempis, Fr. Thomas Merton, Dorothy Day, Fr. William Chaminade, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Theresa of Avila, Adele de Batz de Trenqeulleon, St. Patrick, and St. Ignatius Loyola. “I incorporated quotes in my book because as a Catholic keynote speaker,” observed Warneka, “I take very seriously my mission of teaching Catholic Servant Leadership to student leaders in a manner faithful to our collective Judeo-Christian heritage.”

 Chapters in Black Belt Leader, Peaceful Leaderinclude:

• Catholic Servant Leadership: The Wave of the Future
• Catholic Servant Leadership: An Overview
• Ten Principles of Catholic Servant Leadership
• Building a Cathedral of Peace: The Power of Embodying Catholic Servant Leadership
• P.E.A.C.E. for Catholic Servant Leaders: A Christmas Carol & Emotional Intelligence
• Leadership Ukemi
• Catholic Servant Leadership & Simplicity
• Hurricanes & Catholic Servant Leadership
• Sports Smarts: Four Tools for Catholic Servant Leaders
• Catholic Servant Leadership Lessons Learned ... Naturally
• Three Action Steps for Catholic Servant Leaders
• Conclusion: Black Belt Leader, Peaceful Leader

Warneka is available to speak at Catholic colleges and Catholic universities across the United States as well as internationally. “Catholic institutions of higher education have come to realize the importance of values-based, character-developing approaches to leading people, and Catholic Servant Leadership fits the bill perfectly!” said Warneka.

 The time appears to be ripe for Catholic Servant Leadership. “Whether studying business or health care, engineering or computer science, Catholic student leaders need to develop the faith-based leadership skills that will help them succeed in today’s global economy,” said Warneka.

 Warneka notes that he customizes every Catholic Servant Leader keynote speech that he gives. Just to name a few, Warneka can incorporate such topics as Catholic social justice, peace and peace-making initiatives, emotional intelligence, spirituality in the workplace, and diversity into his keynote speeches.

 Warneka holds a master’s degree in education, a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and post-graduate certification from the world-famous Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, the oldest Gestalt training center in the United States. He is a licensed clinical counselor and has treated people across the life span. Very much a Renaissance person, Warneka also holds black belt ranking in the non-violent martial art of Aikido (“The Art of Peace”), which he has practiced over 18 years. “Catholic Servant Leadership begins with the body,” says Warneka, “so it is a very holistic approach to leadership.” His holistic approach to leadership that focuses on mind, body, spirit and relationship is very appealing to Catholic student leaders, many of whom are interested in yoga, dance, martial arts, meditation, contemplative prayer and other integrated practices.

 In addition to keynote speeches, Warneka also facilitates Catholic Servant Leadership workshops, training sessions and retreats for both faculty and students. “I actually began my research into Catholic Servant Leadership through the study and practice of Catholic contemplative prayer. I began spiritual direction during my years at the University of Dayton, and I’ve been fascinated by contemplative and meditative traditions ever since,” notes Warneka.

 While Warneka also provides keynotes speeches, leadership coaching and consulting services to secular organizations, associations, conferences, colleges and universities, he is very enthusiastic about Catholic Servant Leadership. “Keynote speaking and facilitating learning is my ministry,” observes Warneka. “I offer reduced rates to non-profit organizations and try hard to work within people’s budgets.

 Warneka truly seems to have a walk-your-talk approach to his work. “I’m a speaker who is easy to work with. I don’t make excessive demands like some speakers,” he said.

 Warneka is available for Catholic Servant Leadership keynote speeches, workshops, training sessions and retreats for Catholic student leaders and school faculty in Catholic high schools, Catholic colleges and Catholic universities. Interested Director of Student Activities, Coordinator of Student Activities, Dean of Students, Assistant Director of Student Activities, First Year Experience Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator of Student Activities, Coordinator of Greek Life, Director of Career Services, President, Director of Residential Life, Leadership Coordinator, Vice President of Student Affairs, Athletic Directors, Life Skills Coordinator, Student Government, Student Programming Board, Multicultural Affairs Coordinator, Orientation Coordinator, Welcome Week Coordinator, and Student of Disabilities Coordinator can reach Warneka by calling 440-944-4746 or by emailing him: tim [at] catholicservantleader [dot] com.

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Want to learn more about Black Belt Leader, Peaceful Leader? Download complimentary versions of the foreword by Bro. Ray Fitz, S.M., Ph.D. or download Chapter One:

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Interested in bringing keynote speaker Tim Warneka to your Catholic college or university? Download his speaker sheets here:

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Contact Tim directly by phone at 440.944.4746 or by email at: tim@catholicservantleader.com.