Dan Webster is an author, teacher, communicator, mentor, and founder of Authentic Leadership, Inc. Dan’s passion is to make a dent in the universe of leadership by training and inspiring leaders to fight for their extraordinary lives. Dan has over 30 years of experience working with leaders from all walks of life…CEO’s, executives, teachers, youth workers, pastors and leaders of non-profit organizations.

Dan was trained in communications and leadership at Biola University in La Mirada, California and Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. He has worked in education, probation, and on the staff of two of the largest and most influential churches in America: Willow Creek Community Church, Barrington, Illinois and the Crystal Cathedral, Garden Grove, California. Since 1989 Dan has been a visiting professor at graduate schools in Illinois, South Dakota, and Canada.

He has authored six books, his latest being KidUnique: Helping Kids Discover Who They Are. Others include The REAL DEAL: Becoming More Authentic in Life and Leadership.

As a communicator and mentor, Dan's influence extends to leaders, teachers and students across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Dan has trained leadership teams for Bands of America, Chick-fil-A, United States Armed Forces, Steelcase Corporation, American Christian Schools International, Young Presidents Organization, HOST International, US Cellular, YMCA, Baystate Financial, Arizona & Indiana Public Schools, Prince Corporation along with numerous churches and denominations.

Dan Webster was born in the Midwest, is married with three sons, and resides with his wife in Holland, Michigan.