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Daniel Tepke

Chicago, Illinois

I am President of Satori Inc and work closely with our clients’ leadership and their teams,
developing innovative strategies for growing existing markets, entering new markets, and maximizing performance of their organizations.

We know the absolute necessity for innovative leaders and high performing cross-functional teams in the rapidly evolving global business model. Those are leaders and teams that are challenged with significant issues which will require major shifts in how they think about and do business. So, we use two ‘power tools’, executive coaching and group process facilitation, for catalyzing extra-ordinary cooperative experience. The multi- steps process is engineered to provide participants with insights, information and custom tools to solve their business problems.

Assignments have included strategic planning, new product development, annual plan reviews and projects of all types and in most industry groups from high tech to higher education. The process catalyzes response to major business problems and opportunities. At the same time, it prepares key people to have the capacity to lead organizations toward their innovation goals.

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Creating Your Business Idea

Thinking about a new business concept, new product and new services? Wondering what steps are needed to take idea fragments to a well researched business concept? I can share plenty of “learning” in the area of finding the idea to developing the business concept. My “learning’s” originate from projects in High Technology, Insurance, Philanthropy Airline Services, Human Care, Railroad Products and Services, University educational programs and Package Goods. These project were done in conjunction with sole entrepreneur to major corporations.

Strategy

I have over 35 years of experience in key leadership positions. I've had plenty of "learning" experiences on a wide range of business topics and have been lucky to have gained some successes. I have lead teams both in the for- profit world as well as the note-for profit educational marketplace.

No situation is exactly the same therefore I like to use the Socratic method I help you maximize your learning and avoid some of the pitfalls. In so doing you will design strategies to fit your business and help you to obtain your goals.

Individual Coaching, Team Coaching, Cross-Functional Teams

I really enjoy coaching teams and individuals. I have lots of experience, 35 year worth, of coaching. Most enjoyable of all is working with individuals and teams tasked with a major effort, usually of high importance, where there is learning to be gained by everyone involved. The team is of a cross functional nature. Lots of “learning” to be share here from forming a team, clarifying the task and establishing the process, establishing a timeline.Describe your experience, training, etc that demonstrate your skills & passion. Also, describe the benefits they'll receive.

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Dan one of those rare individuals who has excellent big-picture strategic skills but also is very pragmatic. He is able to focus on the nuts and bolts required to keep an organization thriving in the short term. Along with this, he's an excellent people person and a lot of fun to work with.

Michael Puican Source: LinkedIn

Dan Tepke is an outstanding academic administrator, chief financial officer, coach, professor, mentor and friend. I have known Dan since 1973 when he was my football coach at the University of Chicago. We have been friends and colleagues ever since. We jointly served clients together at U.S. WEST (now Qwest) and we taught together as faculty members at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business in the University's innovative new products laboratory. Dan is a consumate professional, a skilled product innovator, a terrific motivator and a great friend. He is a true, multi-dimensional professional. He succeeds at whatever he seeks to accomplish.

Michael Krauss Source: LinkedIn

Dan is one of the brightest individuals I've ever worked with. But more importantly, he is also a great person who inspires others to do the right thing no matter the circumstances. In my ten years working with Dan, I was continually inspired by his keen intellect and passion for developing other leaders both personally and professionaly. Dan has the unique ability to tap into a person's inner source of motivation in order to help them drive collaborative and meaningful business results with other senior leaders. Dan is very gifted in the art and science of combining business strategy with creativity and innovation in order to solve complex issues. He is also fun to be around!

Rochelle Staples, SPHR Source: LinkedIn

Dan was a great person to have as my boss. He is an outstanding leader who called upon his variety of life experiences and expertise to provide guidance and direction. I always felt I could bring any issue (personal or professional) to Dan and he would be there "in my corner" offering advice and support. I really admire Dan's management style which places individuals and teams in optimum position to achieve the best results for any given situation.

Rick Lane Source: LinkedIn

Dan is a very creative and expansive thinker who gets other people excited and can talk others into, or out of, just about anything. He also has a great sense of humor and is really fun to work with. There will not be a dull or boring gathering if Dan is involved. A "quick start" kind of person, Dan dances on the edge and can be very innovative. At the same time, he is well grounded in experience and real accomplishments. He has all the qualities you would want in an effective facilitator or strategic planner.

Laura Wimbish, Ph.D. Source: LinkedIn

I worked with Dan for nearly 10 years at the University of Chicago and was regularly impressed by his understanding of complex issues, his creativity in solving problems, and his insights into human nature and management challenges. He was a great colleague and brings a level of energy, innovation and compassion to all that he does.

William Kooser Source: LinkedIn

I worked as a member of Dan Tepke's Group Insurance Strategy Task Force at Golden Rule Insurance Company from 1996 to 1998 when we were both Senior Vice Presidents there. Dan successfully led this effort using integrity,credibility, vision and enthusiasm. He led the team by example and his excellent interpersonal skills helped generate a connection with the Task Force members, a teamwork atmosphere and great results. I can recommend Dan in an unqualified manner for any type of strategy or executive coaching work.

Cliff Lange Source: LinkedIn

As a member of the North Park University Board of Trustees, I had several opportunities to participate in strategic exercises and discussions led by Dan. Dan has an excellent background in organizational process and strategy, and also stays current with new developments in the field. He's also a really great and fun person to be around!

Kyle Becchetti Source: LinkedIn

It was a great privilege to work with Dan on the Senior Team at North Park University. We worked particularly closely during the time we shared the interim presidency of North Park University. Dan is a wise, strong, and insightful man. He is very eager to learn and to grow. He is open to criticism, willing to listen, and does not let differences of opinion cloud his view. He keeps his eye on the prize. He was an immense help to me in planning the future of our school and in analyzing and engaging trends that could threaten our health or even our survival. He is creative, personally engaging, and deeply committed to the success of the organization he serves and the personal success of his colleagues. If the chance arose to work closely with Dan again, I would jump at it. Dan will tell you the truth--even the hard truth you need to hear to be successful. I can assure you that you will always be well served by my friend and colleague Dan Tepke.

Jay Phelan Source: LinkedIn

Having known and collaborated with Dan over 10 years as he has played the role of mentor and advisor, he amazes me with his talent for solving complex problems, strategically engaging across a range of industries/disciplines and developing high performance teams. He has the rare ability to be a visionary who can also rigorously examine concepts and translate ideas into action.

Kathleen McDonald Siegmann Source: LinkedIn

Dan Tepke is one of the most creative, enthusiastic and collaborative individuals with whom I have ever worked. Dan and I worked together at Golden Rule Insurance Company and later with Satori.

I enjoyed Dan, but more importantly I respect his intellect and “out of the box” approach to initiating change and getting things done!

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Jeff Brinkmann Source: LinkedIn

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