Arete Coach 1116 Ron Greenwood PhD "Four Careers, One Outcome: Contribution and Significance"

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🗓️ 6 March 2023

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to the 1,116th episode of the Arete Coach Podcast, hosted by Severin Sorensen and featuring special guest Professor Ron Greenwood. Ron is a distinguished figure with a broad and impressive career history, including serving as a Vistage Chair, Professor Emeritus at the University of Alabama - Huntsville, Financial Consultant, and president of L D R Systems, L L C. He has also held high-level executive positions at General Electric Corporation, NASA, and Nichols Research Corporation.

During the interview, Ron shares his life journey spanning four careers in engineering, space, business, academia, and executive coaching, all driven by his passion for lifelong learning and commitment to making a positive impact. The episode is aptly titled "Four Careers, One Outcome: Contribution and Significance," and is a testament to Ron's wisdom, caring, and sharing that he brings to his Vistage Chair practice in Huntsville, AL.

Ron holds bachelors, masters, and PhD degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech, where he also worked at the NASA Langley Research Center. His passion for learning, curiosity, and excellence has helped him seize opportunities throughout his life, including serving as President for one of General Electric's industrial space divisions, where he learned valuable lessons from Jack Welch about the importance of selecting the right people and cultivating a shared sense of purpose.

In addition to exploring Ron's professional achievements, the interview delves into his personal values, including his ethical decision-making and strong faith in God, which he balances with his intellectual pursuits. As a host, I found the conversation to be both refreshing and inspiring, highlighting Ron's dedication to excellence, contribution, humility, and making a difference in the world. Join us in this enlightening conversation with Professor Ron Greenwood.

The Arete Coach Podcast seeks to explore the art and science of executive coaching. You can find out more about this podcast at aretecoach.io.

This episode was produced on 24 February 2023.

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0:00.0	This is the R. T. Coach podcast with Severin Swanson and its guest, Dr. Ron Greenwood.
0:05.5	He is a Vistage Chair, Professor Emeritus, Financial Consultant, and President of LDR Systems,
0:12.3	LLC. Prior to this, he was the President of Ball Space Systems Division, Vice President and
0:20.0	General Manager of Astral Space Division, General Electric Corporation, President of Nichols Research
0:27.6	Corporation, Manager of the Global Hydrology and Climate Center with NASA,
0:33.0	and Chairman of the Board of Directors for Teladine Solutions. This interview is recorded
0:37.8	on February 24, 2023 via Zoom video. You are listening to Severin Swanson, Executive
0:45.4	Coach and Curator of the R. T. Coach podcast, where we explore excellence and the art and science
0:50.8	of executive coaching. I am speaking today with Executive Coach Dr. Ron Greenwood. He is a Vistage
0:58.2	Chair, a Professor Emeritus, Financial Consultant, and President of LDR Systems, LLC. Dr. Greenwood,
1:07.1	his Vistage Chair out of Huntsville, Alabama, where he helps executives overcome and address issues
1:13.6	related to the changing economy, emerging technology, and varying market conditions. Ron is a
1:20.5	certified financial planner and has passed the Series 7 and Series 63 examinations.
1:26.8	Ron uses his expertise and finance to assist business leaders through his consulting company,
1:32.5	LDR Systems, LLC. Ron consults companies ranging from startups to billion dollar organizations,
1:40.4	specializing in corporate strategy, financial management, and leadership development.
1:45.8	He also has his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech.
1:50.8	From 1998 through 2008, Ron served as the Vice President for Research at the University of Alabama
1:57.7	in Huntsville, and today continues to serve University as Emeritus Professor, teaching courses
2:03.5	in personal financial management, business strategy, statistics, and leadership in the College
2:09.6	of Business Administration. Prior to this, he was the President of Ball Space Systems Division,
2:16.4	Vice President and General Manager of Astral Space Division, General Electric Corporation,
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