Welcome to the Buffalo CPCU Chapter 2025 Lecture Series.  This series is sponsored by Genesee Patrons Insurance- Home Page | Genesee Patrons, USI Insurance Insurance Brokerage and Consulting | USI Insurance Services, and the Insurance Women of Buffalo- Insurance Women of Buffalo - Home. 

To Celebrate Ethics month, the Buffalo CPCU Chapter will bring back a familiar face with a brand-new presentation titled "What is Ethical Leadership?" by Michael Koscielny Jr. 

Michael is the Founder of Born2Lead, LLC, its goal is education, consulting and developing and mentoring emerging leaders in every industry for roles of greater responsibility. Sharing leadership skills that have a proven track record for success in group and personal settings helps young professionals bridge the gap as they prepare themselves not only technically but as future leaders. Born2Lead, LLC offers workshops on leadership skills development, setting professional/career goals, active listening skills for success, and for mentors, becoming allies, advocates, and champions, among many other sessions tailored to the needs of those young leaders.

Mike has more than 44 years’ experience, creating innovative processes in underwriting and pricing, in the insurance industry. Has worked in various carriers and roles including underwriting, marketing, sales, product management and executive leadership.

Earned a bachelor’s degree (BS) in Economics and History from Northern Illinois University and master’s in business administration (MBA) in Risk Management & Insurance from The University of Olivet. Earned the Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation and Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation. Awarded the Insurance Training Professional (ITP) designation by the Society of Insurance Trainers and Educators.

What is Ethical Leadership?

💡 Leadership isn’t just about making decisions—it’s about making the right decisions.

Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking session that explores Ethical Leadership through the lens of the F-A-T-H-E-R framework—Fairness, Accountability, Trust, Honesty, Equality, and Respect and the M-O-T-H-E-R Framework – Moderation, Ownership, Trust, Honesty, Equality, and Integrity.

Through case studies, historical insights (like Abraham Lincoln’s leadership), and interactive discussions, you’ll learn how to navigate ethical dilemmas, build trust, and lead with integrity in today’s complex business world.

🔍 What You’ll Gain:
✅ A clear understanding of ethical leadership and its impact on success
✅ Practical application of the F-A-T-H-E-R framework/ M-O-T-H-E-R Framework in decision-making
✅ Strategies to foster trust, accountability, and an inclusive team culture
✅ Insights from real-world and historical examples of ethical leadership

Leadership is a responsibility—are you leading with integrity?

Join us and take your leadership to the next level.

We look forward to this presentation.  

This Seminar is free to all active Buffalo Chapter CPCU Members and Platinum Sponsors. 

CPCU Anti-Trust Statement

During all Webinars, Meetings, and Events 

We intend to comply in all respects with the federal, state and international antitrust laws. These laws forbid agreements among competitors in the marketplace which restrict a company's freedom to make independent decisions in matters affecting competition.

Participants will not discuss, nor field questions about, any matters relating to individual company rates, underwriting, coverages or marketing. We will not discuss:

•       Present or future prices of products or services

•       Present or future sales terms and conditions

•       Treatment of any customer

•       Current or future business strategies or marketing plans, or

•       Refusing to deal with any customer, competitor, or supplier