Unlocking Leadership Excellence: Key Insights and Personal Stories

Welcome to a new year and a renewed opportunity to journey into the realm of leadership excellence. In this episode, Ken delves into and explores the nuances that differentiate great leadership from merely adequate leadership. Embark on a reflective pathway with our experienced host, as he shares personal stories and insights from a career that spans decades, including pivotal roles in the United States Navy, financial services, and healthcare sectors.

Discover valuable lessons Ken has learned from a leadership journey starting as a young exchange student in Germany in 1962, through serving 22 years as a Medical Service Corps Officer including  Vietnam and at one point in his Navy career as the Commanding Officer of the Naval School of Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD to contributing to the growth of healthcare leadership services and contributions across Western and Eastern Europe, financial services & oil mechanical services company. Our host reflects on the pivotal importance of vision, values, goals, and objectives in shaping leadership effectiveness and organizational success.

Gain invaluable insights into building a learning organization, the art of maintaining personal will and humility, and how the synergy between individual alignment and shared vision fosters strong leadership. Join us as we explore practical applications of leadership principles, including highlights from literature by Jim Collins, Peter Senge, and Margaret Wheatley, and learn about innovative approaches with healthcare through Ken's colleague Dr. Peter Gantner, MD founder of Healthcare Futurists at healthcare futurists.com.