Stephen Caldwell
Founder
WordBuilders Communications
Stephen Caldwell is the founder and Chief Word Architect for WordBuilders Communications, as well as a part-time writer dude (editorial consultant) for the Sam M. Walton College of Business. He has collaborated on more than 30 books, mostly as a ghostwriter, and is a regular contributor to the Walton Insights blog site. Some of his more recent book projects include Uncompromising by Comcast West President Steven White, The Dean’s List by Walton College Dean Matt Waller, Transfluence by former Prologis CEO Walt Rakowich, Love Is Just Damn Good Business by Steve Farber, Purple On The Inside by Waller and JBHT Chairman Kirk Thompson, 41 Deposits by Steve Graves and Flipped by Sage Partners co-founder Mark Saviers.
After a career as a sportswriter, columnist and editor for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Caldwell helped launch an award-winning magazine, The Life@Work Journal. He has more than 35 years of experience with a broad background that includes projects with ministries, start-ups, Fortune 500 companies, pastors and CEOs.
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Life begins at 50, the saying goes, to which the incomparable Phyllis Diller once replied, “Maybe it’s true that life begins at 50. But everything else starts to wear out, fall out or spread out.” (The women and men included on the following pages, at least, will find that funny … not to mention, they actually know who Phyllis Diller is.)
Fifty is the new 40, or something like that, but in this Ponce de Leon age of youth worship, we at AMP thought it would be nice to recognize those business leaders in Arkansas who aren’t under 40 or in their 20s. Once one hits the milestone age of 50, life doesn’t stop, after all. For many, it speeds up. Nominated by readers, the leaders recognized in AMP’s inaugural Fifty Over 50 list haven’t slowed down — they have realized more success, achieved new goals and even launched entirely new chapters. And we salute them.
The vigor of youth is a beautiful and necessary thing. But so is the wisdom and discernment of age. Besides, like the saying goes, 50 is nothing more than the new 40, right?
The members of AMP’s inaugural Fifty Over 50 list were nominated by readers. They represent a broad spectrum of Arkansas business, industry and politics. They are former state legislators, business owners, CEOs
and more who represent industries ranging from farming and construction
to restaurants and retail.
Some of them started on an upward trajectory early in their careers and haven’t slowed down. Others began new chapters later in their journeys and achieved success — and made profound impacts on their communities — in new ways.
We’re proud to recognize these women and men-… experienced, seasoned Arkansas leaders whose collective journey is just beginning.
Click here to see the full list of 2022 AMP Fifty Over 50!
