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About

Clinton O.
Longenecker,
PH.D.

“My mission is to improve the lives, success and career trajectory of the people in my circle through my teaching, coaching, research, speaking, consulting and community service.” – Clint

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Inspiring Success Around the World

Clint is an executive educator, consultant, coach and motivational speaker who works with businesses and industry professionals the world over to inspire career growth, high-performance organizational transformation and team unity.

He’s a Distinguished University Professor Emeritus at the University of Toledo in Ohio and has taught more than 11,000 graduate and undergraduate students and published over 200 articles.

Over the years, Clint has spoken to 250,000+ people worldwide and over 9,500 senior leaders in the U.S. military and intelligence community.

Prominent
Recognitions

Clint has received more than 70 outstanding teaching, research, service and industry awards.

These recognitions reinforce Clint’s expertise in creating high-performance leaders.

The University of Toledo named Clint the first Distinguished University Professor in its 90-year history

The Economist ranked Clint #9 among the “Top 15 Business Professors in the World”

Clint was a finalist in Baylor University’s “Top Three University Professors in America”

Clint received the Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service

Prestigious Awards

Industry Awards

Clint’s impact on professionals worldwide has been recognized with several awards, most notably:

  • The John Maxwell Organization called Clint one of the “Top 30 Transformational Leaders in America”
  • Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award

    • He was one of only 20 academics worldwide to receive that honor
  • He also received the Toastmasters International Leadership Award

University Awards

During his tenure at the University of Toledo, Clint was the only faculty member to receive the top three awards for teaching, research and service. Other recognitions include:

  • The Golden T for outstanding career success and the Blue T for outstanding contributions
    • Clint was one of just two UT alumni to receive those honors
  • The Lifetime Service Achievement Award by the University of Toledo’s Medical Missions Hall of Fame
  • Three “Best Paper” recognitions
  • The University’s Outstanding Teacher Award
    • He received this award at age 25, making him the honor’s youngest recipient in the college’s history

Community Service and Family Life

Clint spends his free time actively serving the community. He’s a long-time member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church and a Bible study leader, teacher and speaker.

He’s also invested extensive time in Haiti, managing a missionary school, hospital construction projects and medical mission trips.

Clint is very happily married to his wife, Cindy. They have three wonderful children and two precious grandchildren.

Clint with Military Members
Clint During Presentation
Clint with Military General
Clint after speaking event
Clint with students holding a University of Toledo Flag
Clint with children
Clint in China holding University of Toledo flag
Clint giving a talk

DISCOVER A GREATER
LEVEL OF SUCCESS
WITH CLINT’S
TRANSFORMATIONAL
ADVICE.

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