Dr. John Lewis Lund is a native of Olympia, Washington. He holds degrees in sociology and education from Brigham Young University. A second Master's degree was pursued in Educational Psychology at the University of Washington in Seattle. It was there he determined to study Interpersonal Relationships. His doctoral work at the University of Washington in "Interaction Analysis" produced a book entitled Avoiding Emotional Divorce. In 1972 Brigham Young University awarded him the degree of Doctor of Education. Because of his emphasis in research, he completed the equivalent of a Doctoral Minor in Statistics.

Dr. Lund's work has taken him on a thirty year journey where he has taught as adjunct faculty at major universities throughout Washington, Idaho, California and Utah. Because of his research in interpersonal relationships and communication, Dr. Lund has been able to serve both the business world as a consultant in "Improving Communications" and the private sector as a family counselor. In Idaho he was licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist. For five years he served in the State of Washington as a court appointed "Family Court Commissioner" and maintains his credentials as a registered counselor. In Utah he serves the 3rd and 5th District Courts as an Alternative Dispute Resolution Provider for both business and domestic relationships. He holds three certifications as an Arbitrator, Mediator, and a Negotiator and is published in the State of Utah roster of Mediators and Arbitrators.

As current President of "The Communications Company," Dr. Lund is highly sought after as a no-nonsense, bottom-line, motivational presenter to CEO's and corporate managers. He was a co-founder, the first CEO, and the Chairman of the Board of the multi-state food service chain, Frontier Pies Restaurants and Bakery, Inc. This is a position he held for four years.

As a business consultant, CEO coach, and motivational speaker, Dr. Lund travels coast to coast. His practical approaches to complex interpersonal relationships in the work-place and at home have resulted in the publication of various books and audio cassettes. His newest book (Fall of 2010) How To Hug A Porcupine: Dealing With Toxic And Difficult To Love Personalities is now available. It is about those impossible to please people in all of our lives. Bosses, co-workers, employees, and in-laws who become outlaws can make up the world of toxic people. It is especially difficult when the toxic person is a spouse or child.