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Fred C. Kusch
For more information about Fred or to
have us check his
booking calendar for availability - call:
877-234-6086
With
more than 30 years of senior leadership experience
as a professional educator and school administrator,
healthcare executive and businessman, Fred is an
internationally sought after keynote speaker,
seminar leader, author and life balance coach. He
holds a B.A. from the University of Minnesota and an
M.S. in educational administration and leadership
from Northern Illinois University. Having taught
students from elementary through graduate school and
having served in numerous leadership capacities,
Fred was repeatedly recognized as a master teacher
by students and colleagues alike.
As Director of Human Resources and Organizational
Development for Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
during a time of unparalleled change and upheaval in
the healthcare industry, he was responsible for the
educational leadership and professional growth and
development of a healthcare system in three states
in 40+ locations.
Seeking a proactive approach to addressing the needs
of the Healthcare Systems’s highly taxed and highly
stressed workers, Fred developed The Gundersen
Lutheran Leadership Development Institute, a
leadership and organizational development training
program earning the Saratoga Institute’s “Best
Practice Recognition” and acclaim in the prestigious
British Health Manpower Management Journal. He also
led the development of comprehensive community
education programming, including weekly community
health-related programs, monthly symposia and annual
conferences drawing more than 40,000 participants
each year.
Today, Fred serves as President/CEO of JFK
Associates, Inc. and The Growth Coach, an
international consulting and coaching firm, which he
founded in 1980. His philosophies, innovation and
personal approach have inspired audiences throughout
the United States as well as in England, Russia and
Scotland. Using stories and focusing on the person,
Fred inspires attendees to reflect and develop new
viewpoints along with new resolve. He leads
participants to laugh, cry and think, and
consistently ranks as a favorite presenter with
general business, healthcare, education, government
and non-profit audiences alike.
Fred practices what he preaches, balancing JFK
Associates and The Growth Coach with family life. He
and his wife and professional partner Janet Kusch
have raised three children–an experience Fred calls
the ultimate life-work balancing act.
Areas of Expertise:
Work/Life Balance
Customer Service
Leadership
Motivation/Inspiration
Target Audience:
My message is best received by business
owners/leaders, managers and professionals in the
healthcare, education, government, general business
and non-profit industries.
Top 3 reasons to have Fred
Kusch as your next speaker:
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First, My Experience: My professional career has
grown from school teacher into various leadership
positions as a school administrator, healthcare
executive, author, business owner and elected
official. I have spoken and presented for the past
25+ years.
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Second, current and past clients find I offer
strategies and practical ideas that produce positive
results, and can be quickly and easily implemented.
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Third, while my keynotes and presentations are
tailored to meet the individual needs of each
client, I use humor and stories to motivate and
inspire attendees to take action.
Fees:
Keynote or Half day (up to 3 hours) $ 3,000
Full day (up to 6 hours) $ 5,000
Non-profit/Education $ 2,000 half-day
Fred's Most Requested Programs:
1. The Art of Being Positively Selfish
2. Working to Live vs. Living to Work
3. Astronauts Don’t Use Rearview Mirrors
4. The Power of Storytelling in the Workplace
5. To Be or Not to Be a Quality Customer Care
Organization
6. Humor: Jest for the Health of It!
Testimonials:
Fred knows how to spark not only enthusiasm but also
how to motivate people to want to go out and follow
through with the ideas he gives them.
-Craig Weidel, President
Arizona School Food Service Association
Your ability to drive home important issues like
customer service and working together through
mixture of storytelling, humor and hard facts, was
incredibly effective. - Bradley J.
Sturm, President Coulee State Bank, La Crosse,
WI
I could tell my colleagues – a blend of front-line
staff and upper management were totally engaged in
your presentation. Your ability to blend humor with
content really sets you apart. Now I know why so
many of our member hospitals say, “We’ll only work
with Fred Kusch – he’s great!” - Larry
Clifford, Director Rural Wisconsin Health
Cooperative
Your presentation on the importance of balancing
work and life was beyond inspirational. Your
down-to-earth delivery not only kept staff members
mentally stimulated, but your passion for the
subject spread like wild fire among staff, prompting
meaningful discussions and self evaluations.
- Grace Jones, Executive Director
Couleecap
The Leadership Conference Team wishes to extend a
huge “THANK YOU” for speaking at our WHIMA
Leadership Conference; it was a success despite the
wintry weather!!! Comments from attendees are very
positive, and you are the big reason why! Your
message was important, and delivered in a way that
made it fun, memorable, and practical for daily use.
It was a joy to work with you, and we wish you
continued success. - Karen Freymiller,
Elaine Krause, Marilyn Toninato and Sandy Bissen
The 2006 WHIMA Leadership Conference Team |
