Kristen M. Snyder

Kristen Snyder and Martin Wagenius live with their huskies in Sweden. Professionally, they spend their days working in education and leadership, and by night and on weekends they spend endless hours consumed in nature with their furry friends. They are inspired by their dogs to understand the deeper dimensions in communication, teaming and leadership that are often not found in textbooks. As former educators, they have found that sharing stories about dogs helps children, youth and adults learn about themselves, how to communicate, how to work with others in a team, and how to celebrate their own strengths and uniqueness. Kristen is Professor in Leadership and Quality Management and Associated Professor in Education. She uses storytelling as a tool to develop quality work cultures in organizations and promote health and well-being among individuals. She is also an artist and musician and loves to explore life through different artistic mediums.