Stephen Lind teaches a variety of courses in business communication, focused on strategic messaging, technology, speaking, and writing. He researches business communication technology as well as commercially risk-laden communication choices, such as religious messaging in entertainment commerce. He is the author of “A Charlie Brown Religion: Exploring the Spiritual Life and Work of Charles M. Schulz.” Prior to joining USC, Stephen was hired to design the business communication initiative for the commerce school of Washington and Lee University. Outside of academia, he consults on communication matters with global businesses, from multi-national industry leaders to local L.A. entrepreneurs.