About Warren Rustand
The common thread that permeates Warren Rustand’s experience is one of vision, strategy, executive leadership, and achievement. He has created, led, and grown many successful private, public, and not-for-profit entities. He has a passion for family, entrepreneurship, public policy, and community. Warren’s background includes the following:
- Author, “The Leader Within Us,” mentor, business strategist, advisor to CEOs and businesses globally.
- CEO Providence Service Corporation (NASDAQ) $2.1 billion social services and healthcare company.
- Managing Director SC Capital Partners an investment banking group.
- Chairman and CEO of Rural Metro Corporation, a $500 million (NASDAQ) emergency services company.
- Chairman and Interim CEO TLC Vision (NASDAQ), a $400 million Lasik eye surgery company.
- Chairman/Director of more than 50 public, private, and not-for-profit organizations ranging in size from multi-billion-dollar companies to mid-size, early-stage, and startups.
- Selected as a White House Fellow following a nationally competitive process.
- Special Assistant to the Secretary of Commerce. Co-led the first-ever Executive Level Trade Mission to the former Soviet Union.
- Special Assistant to the Vice President of the United States.
- Appointments Secretary to the President of the United States.
- Chaired the YPO/WPO public policy conference titled, “Public Policy and the Private Sector,” for 30 years in Washington DC.
- Global Chair of WPO, an organization of 10,000 CEOs in over 100 countries.
- Co-Founder and Chair of L3, a worldwide leadership group, focused on one’s contribution during the second half of life.
- Co-Founder and Dean of Faculty/Learning at the EO (Entrepreneur’s Organization) Global Leadership Academy in Washington, DC.
- Undergraduate and Graduate degrees from the University of Arizona.
Honors and Awards: The Visionary Leadership Award, Distinguished Citizen Award, 25 Year Achievement Award, Sports Hall of Fame, Robshaw Leadership Award, White House Fellowship, Honorary Lifetime Membership in EO, All American Academic Basketball Player, Member USA Basketball Team at World Basketball Championships, Drafted by the Golder State Warriors, Merrill Freeman Leadership Award, and Father of the Year Award.
Warren is a frequent speaker on the subjects of leadership, business, family, and personal development
The Leader Within Us: Mindset, Principles, and Tools for a Life By Design
In The Leader within Us, business leader and experienced mentor Warren Rustand finally puts in writing the basic principles of what he calls a life by design― that is, a life that, through deliberate choice and hard work, reflects the vision and aspirations of the person living it. These are the same principles that Rustand has enacted in his own life and has taught to many other adults who have come to him for guidance. You will find his story, and some of their stories, in this book.
No matter where you begin, no matter your age or ability, or circumstances, there is always the possibility for growth, redemption, and success. This book is a blueprint for making significant changes, setting and achieving your goals, and living a life you can be proud of. It will help you be the person you want to be, starting today.
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