Wes Parham MBA Ph.D.

Personal Details

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

2017

Be A hater: How Dissent Makes You a Better Professional

Career Connections Mock Lecture