Are leaders born or made?

David Schnurman (CEO, FurtherEd & Lawline and Mentorship Chair)


Schnurman talks about his belief that the skills needed to be a leader can be taught. He stresses the importance of of self motivation in being willing to learn the skills that are necessary to be a great leader. He talks about the leadership issues that he struggles with and what he is doing to overcome them.

David Schnurman

CEO, FurtherEd & Lawline David Schnurman is the CEO of FurtherEd, which mission is to deliver knowledge to the world to inspire change. Schnurman frequently speaks at schools, associations, and businesses on topics ranging from marketing, leadership, e-learning, hiring, culture, networking and entrepreneurship. Schnurman was honored to be named FastCase50 law’s smartest and most courageous innovators, techies, visionaries, and leaders. Schnurman is active in the entrepreneur community including being a member of Entrepreneur Organization and on the Young Entrepreneur Council. Schnurman is also the host of the longest running TV show on WYNC where they feature thought leaders.

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David Schnurman

CEO, FurtherEd & Lawline

David Schnurman is the CEO of FurtherEd, which mission is to deliver knowledge to the world to inspire change. Schnurman frequently speaks at schools, associations, and businesses on topics ranging from marketing, leadership, e-learning, hiring, culture, networking and entrepreneurship. Schnurman was honored to be named FastCase50 law’s smartest and most courageous innovators, techies, visionaries, and leaders. Schnurman is active in the entrepreneur community including being a member of Entrepreneur Organization and on the Young Entrepreneur Council. Schnurman is also the host of the longest running TV show on WYNC where they feature thought leaders.

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