As an author and publisher, my booklist includes Opening Doors: Jim Swenson's Life of Grit, Gratitude and Giving (biography), My Friend Marilyn (historical fiction) and The Blossom Trilogy (historical romance). My books are about hope, second chances, and outcasts overcoming obstacles. At their core, these stories are about how love changes everything.I'm also a Director on the Board of the Swenson Family Foundation, which focuses on:• Education—Chapman University; University of Minnesota, Duluth; University of Wisconsin, Superior; California Lutheran University; University of Oregon; Ocean Institute• Wellness—CHOC Children's Hospital of Orange County; Mission Hospital; Olive Crest; Big Sky Camp; Gloria Dei Lutheran Church; Concordia Lutheran Church; Holy Innocents Catholic Church• The Arts—Segerstrom Center for the ArtsIn my corporate career, I'm a strategist and practitioner who consistently implements long-term creative and integrated communications campaigns with an eye for continuous improvement. I strive to balance high-tech approaches with high-touch audience needs. I'm a realistic optimist known for:• Cracking the code – Analyzing complex business strategies and high-priority initiatives to deliver crisp, clear and consistent messages and creative executions• Connecting the dots – Helping people see how things fit together to achieve the desired outcome with the overarching goal of engaging minds and hearts• Coaching winning teams – Developing high-performing teams that leverage individual talents and collective strengthsMy strengths include:• Issue identification and management• Intranet strategy development and management• Integrated communications efforts• Event coordination• Executive communications support• Communications-effectiveness measurement• Writing and editing• Brand stewardship• Team dynamics and career development• Graphic designI've been the featured speaker at events sponsored by the International Association of Business Communicators, the Public Relations Society of America and the International Marketing Communications Association. My work has been featured in industry publications. And I've received more than 85 peer-judged awards at local, national and international levels.Follow me on Twitter @AuthorLentz or Facebook @christopher.lentz.author. For more information, visit christopherlentz.org.