George W. Rideout, D.B.A., is a principal for Evolution Strategists LLC and executive director of the Change Leadership Intelligence (CLQ) Institute. Dr. Rideout holds an MBA and numerous professional certifications, including the certified six sigma black belt (CSSBB), and the FCIB international certified credit executive (ICCE). He is a published author and frequent speaker, with more than 16 years' experience in sales and management. His research interests include change leadership, decision-making, leadership studies, multiple intelligences, and systems theories.