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Don McNeeley

Don McNeeley

Dr. Donald McNeeley is president and CEO of Chicago Tube and Iron Co., headquartered in Romeoville, Ill., as well as a Professor of Engineering at Northwestern University. Founded in 1914, CT&I is one of the largest steel service centers in the U.S., with 10 subsidiaries throughout the Midwest. Inventory, fabrication and processing is facilitated in over 1.2 million square feet of efficient, state-of-the-art facilities. CT&I houses over 30,000 line items of inventory from some of the world’s premier manufacturers. It has a 90+ year history of consecutive profitability that has provided the necessary capital resources for growth. Contact Dr. McNeeley at (800) 972-0217, or visit www.chicagotube.com.

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The Generational War

Let’s get ready to rumble
July 1, 2026
Don McNeeley

Battles seem to be emerging everywhere: over religion, geography, politics, sports, beliefs, families, and so much more.


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Artificial Intelligence

Eternal life or the end of life.
May 4, 2026
Don McNeeley

As artificial intelligence reshapes the professional landscape, Don McNeeley explores why balancing technological adoption with a renewed focus on the skilled trades is essential for future survival and career security.


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Energy: The Grim Reaper

Better think again
March 2, 2026
Don McNeeley

Other than abortion, religion, politics and the Middle East, is there anything more controversial and incendiary than the environment? You know … public enemy No. 1: power generation.


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For the Love of God

Read the Room
September 1, 2025
Don McNeeley

Can you read the room — or are you that guy? Industry veteran reflects on leadership, empathy, and the rising tide of clueless behavior in business and life. A candid, humorous, and insightful take on the power of self-awareness


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Tariffs

A fundamental understanding
July 1, 2025
Don McNeeley

With tariffs back in the spotlight, one industry veteran breaks down their purpose, power, and peril—arguing that trade policy is now a matter of national survival, not just economic strategy.


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CEOs, it’s Open Season

Watch your back.
May 1, 2025
Don McNeeley

If you are reading this, you are most likely a member of a for-profit organization that creates employment. If you are a business owner, chances are your family has been set financially and even created generational wealth, yet you are still involved in creating more employment for the good of society. 


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Beware the Experts

‘As Most Are Self-Anointed’
March 3, 2025
Don McNeeley

It is said: “Lack of credibility slays your character.” (Bernard Kelvin Clive) We all experienced an encounter where we either said or thought: Does this person even know what the hell they’re talking about?


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Love It or Leave It

Not bad advice.
September 2, 2024
Don McNeeley

Recent surveys have made me a bit concerned. These are surveys confirming a significant decline in patriotism. In fact, our love of country is at an all-time low. 


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A Looming Enterprise Risk

Ignore at your peril.
July 1, 2024
Don McNeeley

A leader’s job No. 1 is to identify and navigate what we call enterprise risk. Risk comes in many shapes, sizes and classifications.


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Idiots

Stop the insanity
May 6, 2024
Don McNeeley

It was Einstein who said the difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.


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