Beyond his research and consulting work, Dr. Jacob founded the Leadership Society of Arizona (LSA) in 2013, a nonprofit that has served 4,000+ students.

In today’s fast-paced, tool-heavy world, the most successful project managers aren’t those who manage more—they’re the ones who see more clearly. This presentation reveals how timeless wisdom from Socrates, Einstein, Deming, Bruce Lee, and Mozart aligns with modern project success through Information Measurement Theory (IMT) and the Best Value Approach (BVA), co-developed by Dr. Dean Kashiwagi and Dr. Jacob Kashiwagi. Attendees will explore how ancient logic and natural laws can simplify complex challenges, improve decision-making, and increase transparency. By mastering these universal principles, project leaders can move beyond constant problem-solving into predictable, low-risk, high-performance management. Through real-world case studies tested globally, participants will learn how this mindset consistently delivers faster, higher-quality results—without needing to “know everything.”