Kent Noble

Kent Noble is an advocate for principle-based leadership and ethics. He serves as the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Service Chair and Executive Director of the University of Wyoming Center for Principle-Based Leadership and Ethics. Through his teaching, programs, and presentations, Kent helps students and professionals lead with integrity, purpose, and personal accountability.

 

Kent is the author of “What Do You Stand For?” and “Lead and Live with Purpose: The Power of Knowing Your Why,” two digital publications that grew from his popular presentations. He has also developed workshops and programs focused on purposeful leadership, personal branding, ethical decision-making, and values-driven culture.

 

As co-founder of the Center for Principle-Based Leadership and Ethics, Kent leads efforts to develop principled leaders through education, experiential learning, community engagement, and outreach in Wyoming and across the country. He is also the creator of the Bill Daniels Ethical Leadership Award and founder of SparkTank, a student-led philanthropic initiative that has contributed nearly $1 million to local nonprofits since 2018 and generated an estimated $4.3 million in economic impact, including the creation of nearly 40 jobs.

 

Kent also serves on several state, regional, and national boards focused on education, ethics, business, and community service.

 

His honors include the Professor of the Year Award, Campus Being a Difference Award, Impact Award, UW Outstanding Service and Dedication Award, and multiple “Top Prof” and “Honorary Coach” recognitions.

 

At the heart of Kent's work is his aspirational personal code:

 

• Remember, at the end of the day, it's all about God, family, friends, and purpose.
• Figure out why you're here—then go get it done.
• Effort and attitude can trump intelligence, but nothing trumps integrity.
• Make the room better when you enter it.
• Find the humor and share it.
• Live each moment like your kids are watching.
• Don't make it more difficult than it really is.
• Strive for win-win situations.
• Bet on those who buy into the half-full theory.
• Some things matter, some things don't—don't confuse the two.
• All it takes is all you've got.

 

While Kent is deeply committed to his work, his greatest fulfillment comes from his family. He and his wife, Leslie, are the proud parents of three adult children—Lindsey, Tate, and Ella—who continue to inspire them every day.