In a recent episode of Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, Dr. Robert “Navy Bob” Roncska, one of our esteemed board members, shares insights from his book, Beyond the Sea: Leading with Love from the Nuclear Navy to the White House and Healthcare. Drawing from his diverse leadership experience, Dr. Roncska offers a roadmap for transforming organizations, with a focus on the healthcare sector. His approach—rooted in trust, standards, and purpose—promotes the kind of patient-centered care that is essential to reducing medical errors and improving overall healthcare outcomes.
At The Smith Institute, we are proud to have Dr. Roncska on our board, as his people-centric leadership philosophy aligns directly with our mission to bring about transformative, patient-focused change in the healthcare system.
Listen to the full episode of Leading with Love: Transforming Healthcare Leadership with Insights from the Nuclear Navy with Dr. Robert Roncksa & Karina Coapstick on Apple Podcasts by clicking the link below. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Dr. Roncska discuss how his leadership principles can help shape a healthcare system that prioritizes patients, clinician’s needs, fosters trust and drives meaningful reform.
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About Dr. Robert “Navy Bob” Roncska
Dr. Robert “Navy Bob” Roncska brings over 28 years of distinguished service in the Nuclear Navy, including serving as captain of the USS Texas, a fast-attack nuclear submarine and carrying the nuclear codes for President George W. Bush. Following his military career, Dr. Robert Roncska transitioned into healthcare, spending five years with one of the nation’s top 10 hospital systems, where he played a pivotal role in Clinical Safety and Culture. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration, specializing in culture and leadership. Currently an Adjunct Professor at University of Central Florida (UCF), Dr. Roncska teaches leadership, healthcare leadership, policy, operations, quality and safety to Masters of Healthcare Administration students. As the CEO and Founder of Navy Bob and Leading with Love he continues to champion a people-centric approach to leadership. We are proud to have him as an esteemed board member at The Smith Institute, where his values of trust, culture and love align deeply with our mission to drive patient-centric transformation in the healthcare system.