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Wes Parham MBA Ph.D.

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Bio

Wes Parham MBA Ph.D. is a higher education professional, author, and national speaker. His presentation include a unique mix of social commentary, humor, and scholarship. Wes has presented to thousands of students, professionals, and individuals and has established himself as a dynamic voice in today's culture.

Wes earned a Bachelor's degree in communication and an MBA with an emphasis in Leadership and Organizational change from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He earned his Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Regent University in Virginia Beach. He has a true passion for individual empowerment, personal growth, and creative leadership. His newest area of emphasis is on the intersection of selective exposure theory, millennials, and haters. Wes hopes to challenge, grow, and entertain the next generation of students, professionals, and leaders.

Achievements (4)
Author

Be A Hater: A Polemic on the Hater Mindset

Herman Johnson Scholarship Committee

Selection Board Member

Chair of HBCU College Fair
Chair of "My Brother Keeper Conference"
Degrees (3)
BA in Communications
University of Missouri-Kansas City
2001 to 2005
Masters of Business Administration
University of Missouri-Kansas City
2007 to 2010
Ph.D. Organizational Leadership
Regent University
2013 to 2017

Presentations

Presentations (5)
Be A Hater: How Dissent Makes you A Better Professional

An examination at the need for dissent to produce better professionals, more innovative individuals, and better networking. All while also learning cognitive psychology from Gucci Mane.

Be A Hater: A Polemic on the Hater Mindset

An examination of how dissent and disagreement in our culture is labeled "hating" and all dissenters are labeled "Haters", and the impact this has on our culture's mindset and identity.

And also explaining why Taylor Swift is the most dangerous person in the world.

Emotional Intelligence- The New IQ

How emotional intelligence can have a greater impact on your role in organizations that IQ can.

Does Anyone Care: First Generation Students' Need to Connect

A presentation addressing the needs of first generation students and how

Networking beyond the business card
Past talks (6)
Be A Hater: A Polemic on the Hater Mindset
5th Annual Legacy Summit
MO
2017
Be A hater: How Dissent Makes You a Better Professional
Career Connections Mock Lecture
University of Kansas
2017
Effectively Applying to Professional Programs
Missouri Pre-Dental Symposium
Kansas City
2017
Be A Hater
UMKC Leadership Conference
University of Missouri-Kansas City
2016
Emotional Intelligence
2016 Alpha Kappa Psi Leadership Seminar
Kansas City
2016
A Living Legacy of Herman Johnson
TAASU Freedom Breakfast
Kansas City
2013
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Books & Articles (4)

Be A Hater: A Polemic on the Hater Mindset
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Why Taylor Swift and Gucci Mane are wrong about the haters
Soul Sustenance: Haters
The Reading List: Wes Parham

Expertise (12)

Leadership
Social & Political
Education
Entertainment & Art
College Students Mindset dissent Millennials Psychology social capital Leadership Emotional Intelligence

Awards & certifications (2)

Top 30 under 30
C.HA.O.S Group
Thomas White Community Contributor Award
Thomas White Foundation
Recommendations
Why choose me? 

I bring a mix of humor and scholarship to each presentation. My audience gets challenged and has fun

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