My name is Susan A Marshall. My skills and areas of expertise include Leadership Development and Executive Effectiveness, Public Speaking, Workshop Development and Facilitation. My professional title is Founder at Backbone Institute, LLC, which specializes in Critical Thinking, Decisiveness, Clarity of Communication, Integrity of Word and Act, Consistency. Backbone Institute has evolved over nearly 20 years of leadership development work domestically and internationally. My book "How to Grow a Backbone: 10 Strategies for Gaining Power and Influence at Work" has been translated into multiple languages and is especially popular in Asia. The Institute will offer shorter Backbone Guides and related Confidence Clinics for Women, Young Professionals, Geeks, Non-Profit Leaders, Parents and Educators. I received my Masters in Business Administration from Cardinal Stritch University. My hobbies and interests include reading, sports, jazzersizing and spending time with my family. I am drawn to and passionate about charitable organizations such as United Way and St. Matthews Lutheran Church.