Chairman of the Board

Dr. Jon Sharpe

Sharpe is passionate about global transformational leadership and was recently appointed the Executive Director for Seattle Pinnacle Forum, a group working with CEO's around passion and mission. Prior to joining Pinnacle Forum Seattle, Jon served as the founder and International Executive Director for The Center for Global Urban Leadership from 2006-2008.. Prior to his work with the Center, Sharpe played several key roles in the re-envisioning and re-development of Bakke Graduate University in Seattle as it moved from a focus on congregational leadership to a focus on global urban leadership. The BGU educational program served an international constituency of students and educational partners. During his tenure at Bakke Graduate University, Dr. Sharpe served in numerous roles including, Academic Dean/Vice President of Academic Affairs, Director of Doctoral Studies, and Professor of Global Urban Studies. Prior to that, Sharpe led Serve Seattle, an initiative facilitating city leadership consultations, summits, and city exposure field experiences. Today Sharpe builds forums for executives seeking to impact their spheres of influence.He also facilitates city consultations internationally and in 2006 co-authored Street Signs: a new look at urban ministry, with Dr. Ray Bakke, addressing the work of consulting the city for transformation.

Sharpe comments: "Transformational leadership is vital if we want to see people, places, and systems changed for good."

Articles

longrangeforcast