Gary A. DePaul

Dr. Gary A. DePaul brings more than 20 years of professional experience in leadership development, talent development, and performance consulting. His corporate journey includes senior management roles at Lowe’s Home Improvement, Fidelity Information Services, and Johnson Controls.

Currently, Dr. DePaul is a keynote speaker, author, and performance consultant. He also is a Distinguished Principal Research Fellow at The Conference Board, contributing to the Coaching, Mentoring & Sponsorship Institute in Human Capital.

Dr. DePaul has been with UNC Charlotte since 2021. He teaches “ELDT 6180/8180 Project Management and Team Leadership,” where he helps graduate students develop practical leadership skills grounded in real-world applications.

Publications
Dr. DePaul is an accomplished author, with several books and reports to his credit, including:
• Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership (Second Edition)
• What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?
• The 2022 HRBP Report
• The Most Effective and Responsible Clinical Training Techniques in Medicine
In addition to his books, Dr. DePaul has contributed to various research initiatives and offers practical insights on leadership and HR strategies through his writing, webinars, and podcast episodes.

Education
• PhD, Adult and Continuing Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• EdM, Adult and Continuing Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• BS, History and Philosophy, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Volunteer
• Podcaster: Dr. DePaul hosts the Unlabeled Leadership podcast, where he and his guests share personal stories about leadership practices and discuss actionable strategies that can influence individuals and organizations. The podcast aims to demystify leadership and equip listeners with practical tools for leading with purpose.

• HPT Admin: Dr. DePaul volunteers in two areas. First, he is an administrator of the HPT Treasures website, a Human Performance Technology (HPT) resource repository available to the public at no cost.

• Feral Cat Rescues: Dr. DePaul also volunteers to rescue and care for feral cats. He provides financial support and labors to care for their wellbeing. A recent rescue found him near the Stanley Creek. On a backroad, he came across a wet, four-week-old male kitten who would not have survived if it had not been a summer day. The kitten has recovered from parasites and infections and is happy.