Faculty member
G. Layne Gneiting
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- School: Arizona State University
- Campus:
- Department: Interdisciplinary Studies
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Location:
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85281 - Dates at Arizona State University: November 2005 - June 2020
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Would take again: Yes
For Credit: Yes
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Awesome
Prof. Gneiting made himself important not only in my education but in my life. I took him for BI2 401 and 402. I actually wish I needed more of his classes. If you take his classes, keep an open mind, enjoy the fun of learning and rigor.
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Would take again: No
For Credit: Yes
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Awful
Profesor Gneiting doesn't know the difference between a theater course and the capstone course for an IDS degree. His assignments were completely unrelated to the subject matter. Unfortunately, he will not respond to emails on weekends due to some religious reason even though it's an online course. Also, expensive textbooks were required, even if we used only a couple of chapters from it. It's an easy A but unproductive.
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Would take again: No
For Credit: Yes
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Awful
Prof. Gneiting is very disorganized! He doesn't even know how to set up canvas properly and he'll even leave relics from prior classes. He's terrible at communicating as well. He actually makes the students grade the work in class and he gives bad feedback! Class is easy but really frustrating!!!!!!
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Would take again: Yes
For Credit: Yes
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Average
He is by far the easiest lecturer I've ever had at ASU. If you follow the directions carefully and perform exactly what he requests, you will get a perfect score on everything you submit. His requirements are pretty simple!
Biography
Arizona State University - Interdisciplinary Studies
Layne Gneiting (aka The Voice of Adventure) is a radical designer of breakthrough experiences. For nearly 20 years he has taught leadership, communication, and performance at Arizona State University, designing classes that students call “a literal life changer,” “tremendously rewarding,” and “the most enjoyable course I’ve ever taken.”
In 2009 Gneiting achieved a personal dream of cycling across America—a life-changing feat of 4,300 miles (and endless hills) that revolutionized his approach to teaching. Passionate about sharing these discoveries with others, Gneiting quickly turned to coaching.
As dream manager, executive coach, speech coach, and seminar leader, Gneiting has helped “provide leadership and coaching products and services . . . that have produced results far beyond our expectations and in a method that is unparalleled” (Infusionsoft).
Today Gneiting continues to help students, executives, and teams radically redefine their lives. He has led transformative adventures across the globe, from Iceland to New Zealand, racking up 32 countries to date (just 165 to go) in his quest to involve 49 million souls in the power of adventure.
Education
PhD Communication, Arizona State University, 2002
M.A. Speech Communication and Theater Arts, Arkansas State University, 1998
B.S. Communication & Public Relations, University of Idaho, 1994
Certificate of Proficiency in Spanish, Spanish, Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Ecuador, 1993
A.A. Interpersonal Communication, Ricks College, 1992
Resume
1998
PhD
Explored human interaction in forming and performing culture. Major coursework included rhetoric
storytelling
folklore
and performance studies. My dissertation probed the National Storytelling Festival and its ability to attract 10K attendees one weekend each year.
Communication & Performance Studies
Arizona State University
1996
M.A.
Assistant coach for award-winning Speech & Debate team and judged local
regional
and national tournaments. Major coursework included rhetoric
theater
voice & diction
and language.
Speech Communication and Theatre Arts
Speech and Debate Team
Theatre productions
Arkansas State University
1993
certificate of proficiency
Spanish
History
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador
1992
Way of the Hero
When a high-level executive takes a bike trek
the universe opens up.
Way of the Hero
Grew to love the people of Southwest England and South Wales as a religious service volunteer. Taught the Gospel of Jesus Christ
helped on numerous service projects
led teams as a District Leader and Zone Leader
and occasionally visited castles.
England Bristol Mission
VP Public Relations - Club 73 (Superstition Toastmasters)
Promoted our club events through Facebook and blogs. Partnered with South Mountain Community College on Tellabration!--a special storytelling event that brought Toastmasters and storytellers together for an autumn performance & workshop.
Toastmasters International
KODIAK - Core Leadership Team Member
\"I rip through weakness!\" Shouting this mantra daily
young men age 16-18 tackled one of the most herculean treks of their lives: 5 days of cycling
hiking
canoeing
caving
rappelling
cooking
fishing and camping in the White Mountains of Arizona. It demanded nearly a year in preparation and execution
but radically changed lives. I served on the core leadership team.
Boy Scouts of America
President - Club 73 (Superstition Toastmasters)
Serve a dynamic and diverse group of leaders intent on boosting their communication and leadership skills.
Toastmasters International
Executive Coaching
Personal Development
Team Building
Leadership Development
Creative Writing
Leadership
Research
Teaching
Adult Education
Social Media
Management
Marketing
Social Networking
Storytelling
Coaching
Higher Education
Blogging
Public Speaking
Curriculum Design
Training
New Zealand Odyssey
Executive Leadership course that involves cycling 500 miles through New Zealand (11 days).
Norway Odyssey
Inaugural paid Leadership Odyssey
involved cycling through Northern Europe and Scandinavia (2 weeks
5 countries).
Coast-to-Coast Odyssey
Extended field test of theories and ideas that would grow into our Way of the Hero curriculum. Involved cycling across North America (4
300 miles) from Washington state to Maine.
Utah Fire Trek
Condensed Leadership course by bicycle (3 days) to unify a company's Utah and Arizona offices.
Southern Europe Odyssey
Research and development of our theories and methods of leadership. Involved cycling through 8 countries (Portugal to Italy).
Ireland Trek
Guided 8 leaders through a cycling leadership trek in Ireland.
Gneiting
Layne
Gneiting
Development Workshop Inc
Infusionsoft
Arizona State University - Interdisciplinary Studies Program
The Breakthrough Mindset
Way of the Hero
Arkansas State University
Arizona State University
Tempe
AZ
Assisted Professor Kristin Valentine with performances and research. Taught courses in performance
speech
and research methods.
Graduate Research Teaching Assistant
Arizona State University - Hugh Downs School of Human Communication
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Development Workshop Inc
Arizona State University
Supervised the internship program for ASU students studying in London.
Faculty and Internship Supervisor - Study Abroad in London
London
United Kingdom
Designed and executed a Dream Program that launched dreamers on journeys of transformation.
Infusionsoft
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro
Arkansas
Coached competitors in platform speaking and debate strategies
judged tournaments
assisted with tournament management
and taught courses in public speaking.
Graduate Assistant
The Breakthrough Mindset
Arizona State University
Tempe
Arizona
Faculty Member - Leadership and Integrative Thinking
Tempe
AZ
Inspired learning. Designed interactive learning exercises and curriculum to promote discovery. Taught principles of interdisciplinary thinking
communication
and performance. Pioneered new direction in online programs
and created materials for online and face-to-face learning. Served as chair and member of the Curriculum
Personnel
Faculty Review and Grade Grievance committees.
Faculty
Arizona State University - Interdisciplinary Studies Program
Mesa
AZ
I guide people on crazy adventures.
Founder | Chief Creative Officer
Way of the Hero
Directed the study abroad curriculum for ASU students studying in London.
Lead Faculty - Study Abroad in London
London
United Kingdom
Arizona State University
Spanish
Venturing Hall of Fame
Award for distinguished work with the BSA Venturing program.
Mesa District BSA
Outstanding Doctoral Student Teaching Award
Award for outstanding teaching as a doctoral student.
Hugh Downs School of Human Communication
Alumni Award for Excellence in Communication
Award for outstanding work as a student in the Communication Department.
Communication Dept.
B.S.
Learned public relations
writing
videography and Spanish. Studied abroad for a year in Quito
Ecuador.
Communication
Spanish
Public Relations
Spanish
Video
University of Idaho
Rhetoric of Western Thought
Applied Research in Speech Communication
History & Criticism of American Public Address
Oral Studies in Shakespeare
Preparing Future Faculty-Orientation & Participation
Film: The Creative Process
Fundamental Playwriting
Performance Studies
Improving Teaching Through Assessment
African American Folklore
Advanced Qualitative Methods
Practicum
Intro to Quantitative Methods
Internship in Theater
Research
Piano
Research & Creative Activity
Dissertation
Introduction to Graduate Study
Ethnography
1990
A.A.
Performed on and off stage in theater roles and the Speech & Debate team. Won numerous awards
leading the team in non-debate speaking points.
Communication
Theater
Spanish
Ricks College
