Testimonials:

Cliff Karthauser is one of the most focused, passionate and purposeful leaders I have ever met. His strong values, work ethic, commitment to family and faith shine through in Breaking the Tape. Cliff has stood on the shoulders of those great leaders who came before him and created an incredible legacy of inspiration, influence and impact for generations of new leaders. It’s been an honor to watch Cliff inspire others’ lives and careers for over 20 years! God bless!

An organization’s purpose should be defined by its leader and expanded into every facet of that business. Associated with Cliff for over 30 years, I have personally witnessed that his transformational style is a declaration of purpose driven leadership. Breaking the Tape will allow its readers to clarify their purpose and make it the essence of who they are and how they lead.

I never think about setting a national record in the 880 yard run in 1971. What I do often think about is standing on the track at Burke Stadium in Omaha, Nebraska, before it happened. While Cliff grabbed my sweats, the coach of the runner next to me said, ‘He’s never been beaten.’ My brother quickly replied, ‘Not until today.’ That determined the outcome before the race was even run. I would win that day and I would run faster than anyone my age had ever run before. In that moment, the hard part was done; the easy part was the running. Cliff’s three simple words illustrate that leaders don’t need big speeches to impact outcomes.

Cliff Karthauser is a first class proven leader and professional in business and in life. Cliff is a tremendous developer of people in helping them achieve extraordinary results by leading by example and modeling the way. His tremendous success in business and in life are due to his tireless work ethic, excellent leadership skills, high achievement drive, strong business acumen and his caring about people and outcomes.

Cliff is the most impactful leader I have ever worked with. His passion for people and drive for success are second to none. Simply put, I’m a better person and professional thanks to his leadership and influence.

Cliff knows a lot about leadership and now he is telling all in Breaking the Tape. It’s never your own strength that helps you succeed, but instead it’s the Strength of Purpose that leads us. This is a must read for all those who hope to succeed in their chosen career!