#0096 – Lead Well with Ken Falke

#0096 – Lead Well with Ken Falke

Author: Jon S. Rennie December 12, 2021 Duration: 44:53
Today I’m joined by Ken Falke. Ken spent 21 years in the US Navy as a bomb disposal specialist. After retiring from the Navy, Ken became an entrepreneur. He founded and exited two businesses then later created two non-profit organizations. He currently serves as Chairman for Boulder Crest Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting combat veterans and their families, as well as first responders. He is also the author of an upcoming new book called LEAD WELL: 10 Steps to Successful and Sustainable Leadership. In this book, Ken introduces ten principles you need to become a more impactful leader. It’s packed with Ken’s insight from more than four decades in business, nonprofit, and military leadership. I’m honored to have him on the show to talk about it. LEAD WELL: 10 Steps to Successful and Sustainable Leadership book Boulder Crest Foundation _____ Purchase my latest bestselling leadership book now All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner Visit our sponsor Bottom Gun Coffee Company use the discount code "DEEP" Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources: Purchase my bestselling leadership book "I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following" use the discount code "DEEP" Subscribe to my leadership newsletter Follow Jon S Rennie on Twitter Follow Jon S Rennie on Instagram Follow Jon S Rennie on YouTube Follow Jon S Rennie on Substack The Experience of Leadership book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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