Ron Kitchens

Founder and CEO of Southwest Michigan First and co-founder of initiatives like Catalyst University, known for regional economic development, job creation, and leadership work; author and recognized leader in workplace culture and community capitalism.

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Jun 25, 2019 • 1h 31min

CNLP 273 | Ron Kitchens on What It Takes to Become One of the Best Workplaces in America, How to Sustain Economic Growth Through Great People, and How Growing Up Poor Shaped His Leadership for the Better

Ron Kitchens, Founder and CEO of Southwest Michigan First, shares his inspiring journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a leader in economic development. He reveals how a can of mandarin oranges symbolizes care and culture in his organizations. Ron discusses the importance of job creation for community stability and outlines his innovative growth model. With a focus on authenticity, he emphasizes empowering employees, rigorous hiring practices, and the need for daily communication rituals to foster a thriving workplace culture.

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