207 - The CEO Pressure for Executives to Master High-Stakes Decisions with Brian Melka

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In this episode of The World Class Leaders Show, host Andrea Petrone speaks with Brian E. Melka, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rehlko. With over 25 years of experience in leading industrial companies, Brian shares how his humble beginnings in a small Iowa town shaped his leadership style. He talks about driving cultural change at Rehlko, leading with accountability and resilience, and leveraging innovation and AI to enhance energy resilience. Brian provides valuable insights on overcoming challenges and building high-performing teams in a fast-paced, ever-evolving industry.

Brian shares how CEOs can grow by embracing challenges, staying curious, and leading with accountability. He explains how leaders should foster trust, create a clear vision, and empower teams to experiment, fail, and learn. Through personal stories and advice, Brian emphasizes how culture, resilience, and strong values guide teams through change. He also highlights how using data, quick decision-making, and teamwork can drive success in today’s fast-paced business world.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why embracing challenges helps CEOs grow and improve.
• How to create a culture of accountability that drives success.
• Why trust, resilience, and clear vision matter in tough times.
• Ways to lead through change using data, quick decisions, and teamwork.
• How to support teams by making learning from failure safe and encouraged.

Timestamps:

[00:00] - Teaser and introduction of Brian E. Melka
[03:20] - How growing up in a small town shaped Brian's leadership style
[08:08] - The importance of embracing challenges for career growth
[12:48] - Making tough decisions and leading through uncertainty
[15:10] - Building a people-first culture at Rehlko
[16:34] - Leading through change with data and quick decision-making
[20:10] - How to engage people and lead culture change effectively
[24:35] - Being intentional as a CEO and the rule of thirds in change
[31:20] - Brian’s CEO journey and tips for managing time
[33:36] - The role of resilience and accountability in leadership
[39:10] - Advice to aspiring CEOs: run toward hard problems

Follow Our Guest Brian E. Melka:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmelka/ 

• RehIko: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rehlko/ 

• RehIko (Website): https://www.rehlko.com/ 

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone
• Website: https://www.andreapetrone.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreapetrone_x/

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⭐If you're leading a team, managing change, or building a strong culture, this talk with Brian E. Melka shares practical stories, useful tools, and key lessons on leading with accountability, resilience, and purpose in today’s fast-paced world.

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