CEO Leadership Lessons from Scaling a Global Business with David Boehm

In business, scaling isn’t just about following a playbook, it’s about navigating the unexpected with resilience, adapting quickly, and embracing the tough lessons learned along the way. 

In this episode Joanthan Herps is joined by David Boehm, Chairman, Co-founder, and CEO of Miskawaan Health Group, who shares powerful leadership insights from his entrepreneurial journey. From scaling a global venture to pivoting through unforeseen crises, David's story reveals the true qualities that help CEOs lead with vision, agility, and purpose.

This conversation is packed with leadership lessons that every business owner and CEO can learn from, no matter the industry. David dives into how he’s faced challenges, made tough decisions, and built a business while leading with authenticity and humility.

In this episode of Stories of Scale with Jonathan Herps, you’ll discover:

• David’s entrepreneurial journey and leadership philosophy (00:11)
• Successfully scaling a business in an unpredictable environment (11:14)
• The need for humility, adaptability, and lifelong learning in leadership (20:23)
• Leadership lessons from navigating crises and setbacks (11:34)
• Cultural intelligence and its role in global leadership (22:36)
• Hard-earned lessons on taking risks and embracing failure (34:26)
• Building teams and leadership structures for sustained success (26:19)
• Why CEOs must align personal values with business goals for long-term growth (29:15)

Key takeaways for CEOs and business owners:

• How to manage uncertainty and pivot when necessary
• Why a CEO's humility and willingness to embrace failure are essential
• The importance of setting long-term plans while staying agile in the short term
• How cultural intelligence strengthens leadership in a global context
• Practical advice on building and maintaining strong leadership teams

Listen in to learn from David’s experiences and insights that will help you lead your business through uncertainty, take calculated risks, and scale with confidence.

WHERE TO FIND DAVID BOEHM

• Website: https://miskawaanhealth.com/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-boehm-70a49015/  

CONNECT WITH JONATHAN HERPS

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