33 Ethical leadership to make a difference with David Rutstein | Greater Washington DC DMV Changemaker
Episode description
In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with David Rutstein, former general counsel at Giant Food. David shares inspiring stories in his journey, what an ‘Ethical Will’ is, his 10 principles for leadership, and most important of all—how to lead with integrity and have an impact in the community.
Some highlights:
- David Rutstein shares how his grandparents’ community leadership inspires how he leads and mentors younger people
- How getting rejected at Penn Law School led him to the Greater Washington DC DMV Region
- David’s 5 impactful objectives in his retirement
- What an ‘Ethical Will’ is and why it’s so important
- How persistence helped David in battling health issues
- David Rutstein’s 10 principles for leadership
Also mentioned in this episode:
Raymond R. Dickey, former senior partner at Danzansky, Dickey, Tydings, Quint and Gordon
George Bloom, head of the public utilities commission in Pennsylvania
Edward Friedman, Solicitor General
Israel “Izzy” Cohen, former chairman of Giant Food and Supermarketing Pioneer
David Rubenstein, co-Founder of the Carlyle Group and author of How to Lead
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