John Rutkiewicz

Facilitator and Coach, Living As A Leader®

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John has more than 25 years of experience as a leader and manager in fields ranging from sales and marketing to customer service, financial services and human resources. Since 1993, he has delivered facilitation, training, coaching and leadership-development services to help leaders and other business professionals reach higher levels of effectiveness and success.

John has personally trained and coached hundreds of leaders, from front-line supervisors to C-suite executives. In all of his interactions – whether with a large audience or one-on-one – John brings warmth, humor, insight and compassion, all driven by his deep desire to help leaders grow their positive impact.

Additional Expertise:

Registered Corporate Coach™ with the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches since 2005
Certified in various assessment tools, including DISC, MBTI, TKI and FIRO-B
Trained in mediation and conflict resolution
Certified as a support group facilitator by the Counseling Center of Milwaukee
Earned MS in human resource development and organizational leadership, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

“The most effective leaders I have known are effective precisely because of this: They have figured out how to successfully drive the business of the organization while tending well to the people who do its work.”

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John Rutkiewicz

Facilitator and Coach, Living As A Leader®

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Leading Through Uncertainty: How to Maximize Performance 365 Days a Year

In today’s world, leaders are navigating a complex landscape—economic fluctuations, global conflict, rapid technological changes, and an evolving workforce. Chaos may feel like the new normal. But even when the world feels unpredictable, one truth remains: leadership is about getting results through others. And the best leaders do so with intention, consistency, and a long-term focus—every single day.

July 1, 2025 | By Living As A Leader

A New Chapter, the Same Great Mission—With a Focus on Change

As of June 1, 2025, Living As A Leader has entered an exciting new chapter—one marked by both continuity and transformation. After more than 30 years of building and leading our organization with unwavering dedication, founders Aleta Norris and Nancy Lewis have officially retired. We are grateful for the solid foundation they built and honored to carry their legacy forward.

June 5, 2025 | By Living As A Leader

Four Ways Leaders Make Learning Stick

Recently, I was meeting with the executive team at a large distribution company. We were discussing current training I was conducting with the company’s 60 leaders. The training was focused on coaching skills.

By John Rutkiewicz