Ernest Skipper is a tenth generation American, retired corporate executive, past consultant, minister, husband, father and grandfather. During his 37-year career at Caterpillar Inc. (a world-leading manufacturer) he held leadership positions in 10 countries including U.S., Brazil, England and Japan. As a champion for productivity, ethical leadership and personal accountability, he repeatedly led teams to achieve radical transformations and unheard of cost reductions. His article, "Path to Bold Goal Achievement" was widely used within Caterpillar and many other organizations. He was a featured