{"id":43368,"date":"2024-02-05T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodleadership.com\/?p=43368"},"modified":"2024-02-02T10:39:12","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T15:39:12","slug":"rod-young-empowering-through-teamwork","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodleadership.com\/rod-young-empowering-through-teamwork\/","title":{"rendered":"Rod Young Empowering Through Teamwork"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"559\" height=\"745\" src=\"https:\/\/goodleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Young-Headshot-1-1-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43376\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover;width:239px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Young-Headshot-1-1-edited.png 559w, https:\/\/goodleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Young-Headshot-1-1-edited-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Rod Young, CEO of Delta Dental<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome back to the Good Leadership Breakfast Series, where we highlight exceptional leaders making waves in their industries. The theme of the spring series is Celebrating the Magic of Managers. Kicking us off in 2024 is Rod Young, the Chief Executive Officer of Delta Dental of Minnesota, a true visionary in the realm of healthcare leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rod assumed the role of CEO at Delta Dental of Minnesota in 2012, and since then, he&#8217;s been guiding the ship towards a future defined by innovation, inclusivity, and impact. Rod has ingrained a culture of strategic thinking and client-centricity within the organization. Under his guidance, Delta Dental of Minnesota has not only grown its business but has also cemented its commitment to enhancing access to quality oral care for all. Rod\u2019s leadership is furthering the shift toward collaborative workplaces, where organizations are rediscovering the magic of managers in building culture and creating healthy accountability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nothing Significant Happens Alone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What sets Rod apart is his unwavering belief that nothing significant happens alone. He&#8217;s not just a leader; he&#8217;s a champion of collaboration. A huge believer in teamwork, Rod understands what it means to be a good leader. He has cultivated a collaborative environment where creativity thrives, and collective success is celebrated. 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