Scott De Long, Ph.D.

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San Clemente, California, United States

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About me
AUTHOR | SPEAKER | EDUCATOR | ENTREPRENEUR
Education
- Chapman University
  2014 - 2015
  Master of Arts (MA) Leadership Development
  Leadership not taught though the lens of business or politics (although it certainly does translate) but from the educators point of view. While this program was much more liberal than I expected, the experience broadened my frame of reference. This program will become part of the facilitation, counseling, and consulting business I have begun. I concentrate on building bridges between communities (organizational departments) who typically don't see eye to eye, but would have much to… Show more Leadership not taught though the lens of business or politics (although it certainly does translate) but from the educators point of view. While this program was much more liberal than I expected, the experience broadened my frame of reference. This program will become part of the facilitation, counseling, and consulting business I have begun. I concentrate on building bridges between communities (organizational departments) who typically don't see eye to eye, but would have much to offer to each other if they can find a better way to communicate. Show less
- University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business
  2007 - 2007
  Certificate Executive Leadership
  This was an intense 4 week full time program on campus at Berkeley. The group was filled with executives from Mobil/Exxon, Shell, Boeing, and the Saudi Ministry of Oil, I was the only entrepreneur in the program. We were instructed by some of the top professors in the Haas Business School. What a great experience.
- Chapman University
  2015 - 2020
  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Leadership Studies 3.77
  Going back to school later in life allowed me to appreciate the lessons, and enjoy the difficulties of the educational process. This journey has helped me bridge the gap from the business leader I was, to the man I wanted to become. I have embraced and not yet mastered three areas that will someday complete that transition, Vulnerability, Empathy, and Humility.
- Brigham Young University
  1980 - 1982
  BA History
  Activities and Societies: Baseball-played Centerfield for the Cougars
- Santa Ana College
  1978 - 1980
  Associate of Arts - AA General Studies/Baseball Major
Experience
- Public Access Communications, Inc
  Jan 1990 - Feb 1998
  Sold company to Pacific Coin in 1998 became a Director at Pacific Coin for a few months before starting De Long Industries Group, Inc. Company developed a network of Pay Phones across the Western US, and sold to Pacific Coin when valuation was at all time highest.
  - CEO
    Aug 1990 - Feb 1998
  - CEO
    Jan 1990 - Jan 1998
- Public Telephone
  Jun 1998 - Jun 2012
  CEO
  Multiple lines of communications services, from old school (payphones) to high tech (satellite communications). Markets include Healthcare, Higher Education for many of our programs, but with the DR/BC programs and satellite communications we have begun serving business we have never served before.
- American Public Communications Council, Inc.
  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
  Chairman of Board
  APCC is the national trade association for the Pay Telephone industry. They work on behalf of the industry in a political, legal and educational sense.
- American Public Communications Council Services
  Aug 2002 - Jun 2010
  Director
  8 years serving on this board has come to an end, I asked to have my term end simply because the industry has gone in a direction that no longer requires my service. I want to thank the staff of APCCS for all of their hard work and dedication.
- Wavetech Industries
  Jun 2012 - Mar 2020
  CEO
  Structured Cabling; Voice, Data, Video, Audio. From Copper through Coax and Fiber Optics as well.Network services; Conference calling, Web Conferencing.Language Interpretation; Over the phone and Video Remote Interpreting.Satellite communications voice, data, and video Fixed location for remote locations needing broadband connectivity, mobile solution for events or disaster recovery and now live TV uplinks.
- Chapman University
  Aug 2015 - May 2016
  Small Group Communications & Business and Professional Communications Intro to Entrepreneurism;Lead Mentor in Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurism
  - Adjunct Professor
    Aug 2015 - May 2016
  - Adjunct Professor
    Aug 2015 - May 2016
- Lead2Goals
  Mar 2016 - now
  Founder & Executive Coach
  Lead2Goals provides coaching and cross-functional team development services for businesses, nonprofit organizations, start-ups, and other entrepreneurial endeavors. Focused on team development, trust development, communication processes, and leadership training, Lead2Goals can work with you and your team together, one-on-one, or by department, to help improve the form and function of your business. By focusing on the often overlooked, but vitally important, "soft skills," our basic focus is simple from an outside perspective, but often hard to achieve without guidance and effort. We accomplish the goals of improving the employee experience, business productivity, and overall work culture through a series of workshops, executive coaching, courses, and when necessary, the facilitation of strategic planning sessions.Our philosophy is "improving your processes without developing the people first is a waste of time and money." Show less
- The CEO Podcast
  Jul 2021 - now
  Co-Host
  What happens when two seasoned business leaders get together? They talk shop, of course! Sit back & listen in as Scott De Long, Ph.D. & Vince Moiso share from their experience around current issues facing executives, entrepreneurs, & their leadership teams.Started in 2021, Scott De Long,Ph.D. and Vince Moiso have been hosting this podcast for business leaders of all levels. Whether you're an entrepreneur or a Senior Vice-President at a Fortune 500 company, we have the content you have been seeking. Tune in every other Thursday for a new episode on everything from leadership practices to strategic planning to team building, and more. Show less
- I Thought I Was a Leader…
  Jan 2023 - now
  Author
  Scott De Long is an author, speaker, educator, and entrepreneur. A lifelong learner with a relentless quest for knowledge, Scott completed an Executive Leadership program at the prestigious Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley at the age of 45. This experience led him to Chapman University where he earned a Master’s Degree in Leadership Development. Recently, he earned his Doctorate, at the age of 60, also from Chapman University, in Education with an emphasis in Leadership Studies from the Donna Ford Attallah College of Educational Studies.Professionally Scott grew up as an entrepreneur, successfully creating, and then building three previous companies. During this time he recognized that the problems facing entrepreneurial companies experience when they outgrew the ability of the founder to have their hands in everything. His experience in his own companies led to the concepts that eventually became Lead2Goals. Scott has been facilitating retreats for the past nine years for organizations that range from industry associations to business groups, and non-profits to corporations.Scott’s strengths in leading small group communication allow for him to disarm the greatest of egos, and set up an environment of respect, which in turn leads to the building of trust, and better relationships among team members. His own aspirational goals include greater Humility, Empathy, and Vulnerability. Show less
Licenses & Certifications
- C-7 Contractor
Volunteer Experience
- Designer of the Jail to Jobs Program
  Issued by Project Kinship on Jan 2015
  Associated with Scott De Long, Ph.D.
- Board Member
  Issued by Working Wardrobes on Jan 2023
  Associated with Scott De Long, Ph.D.