L4V1 Welcome to My Leading4Value Podcast Series - An Introduction

 Leading4Value Podcast Episode 1 - A Handout:  https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/kx77ce6entk5cp7b/L4V_C3_Episode_1b1ast.pdf

Welcome to the 'Leading4Value' video podcast series - my name is Kenneth A. Rethmeier, DrPH - I am honored to be your host and presenter. This series of videos, based on my book 'Leading4Value,' collating over 50 years of leadership experience, as a faculty member of international leadership development seminars, research and publication of a variety of articles highlighting proven strategies, concepts, and exercises for leaders to apply in your organization/company that really work, as well as, twenty years of organizational consulting in industries from healthcare and financial services to the oil industry. These podcasts are designed and aim to help leaders develop an inspirational presence to achieve exceptional results, results that are both meaningful - providing personal satisfaction - and significant - putting numbers on the board!

The content spans four models, each providing different perspectives and based on my vast store of experience. With a focus on creating a level of trust, I combine teachings from the United States Navy Medical Service Corps career and international institutions, like the Maastricht University's Department of International Health, the UK National Health Service and the Foreign Investors Council of Romania as well as a variety of teaching and consulting in America to offer insightful guidance for leaders.

I present anecdotes and experiences from challenging yet rewarding encounters, such as consulting services for a company providing mechanical services for oil refineries. With an initial revenue increase from $80 million to $245 million at a 5% margin, I share insights on how I helped the company reinforce its competitive advantage by recommending selected modifications to its two major business lines, that when fully implemented, the company thrived even better than we had expected. You will also find practical tools and exercises connected to the four leadership models that are publish in my book to help implement the teachings into your organization.  I have used all of these tools, many I created myself, many times and they truly work!  To that end, since these are videos, you can see what the models and tools actually look like for your benefit to learn how to use them in your own journey!

My own business journey highlights the importance of trust in leadership, the power of challenging and being challenged, the invaluable nature of continuous learning, serving as a mentor for others, and the necessity to get comfortable stepping out of your comfort zone! With quotes that inspire, like "Leadership is having the courage to act, to do what is right, not to wait and see, not to wait and hope, but the courage to get involved," this show is much more than a mere discourse on leadership.

Join me to explore how leaders can influence their organization's journey to "See, Believe, and Achieve!" Learning and applying these techniques can yield extraordinary organizational performance and uncommon results. Enjoy the ride and always remember that leadership depends on trust, and every day is a learning opportunity. Welcome aboard!