Cliff is an inspirational leader and has been an important role model for me professionally and personally. He understands the true meaning of leadership and the impact purpose driven leadership can have on building a healthy work culture and a successful business. Breaking the Tape is an opportunity for you to learn how to be a more effective leader.
I have known Cliff for many decades both personally and in the business world. Words that come to mind in describing Cliff have to do with his passion and life’s purpose. He is principled, focused, family first, humble, physically fit, ethical, value driven, intellectual with business savvy, forward thinking, and faith filled. He has touched my life and the lives of others in so many positive ways. He is one great person with much to share. He is a person that if in a fight I would want in my Foxhole.
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.
