Ron Sheffield is a lecturer of leadership and American studies at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia. In addition, he is the president and managing director of OrgScience, Incorporated, a business focusing on leadership training, development, and instruction.  Dr. Sheffield is a member of the Quechan Indian Tribe of Fort Yuma Arizona. His lectures include the indigenous perspective on leadership, the influence of language on culture and identity, and modern understanding of Native challenges. He holds a doctorate in leadership, focusing on human and organizational learning from The George Washington University. Contact him via www.OrgScience.com.