Michael Howland: A Life of Service, Vulnerability, and Facing a Rare Heart Condition

What if you were given six months to live? What if you knew that you had an incurable disease, and the end was inevitable? We sometimes ask these questions in theory, but this is Michael Holand's reality. Join us for a conversation with Michael about how this diagnosis has affected his perspective on life and how he makes the time he has even more precious. Michael Howland is President and CEO of the Jacksonville Speech and Hearing Center.  Michael has a beautiful vision to help ensure every Jacksonville child with hearing and speech challenges has access to the resources they need to succeed in their educations and lives.  Michael's journey is rich with ups and downs, including a life-changing diagnosis, beautiful moments of love within community, and triumph in the face of insurmountable odds. Join us for this inspiring story of a wise and wonderful man fulfilling his purpose and vision for the children of Jacksonville. ---Show Notes00:01 - Introduction and Guest Introduction02:07 - Leadership Jacksonville and Community Involvement05:21 - Early Career and Government Work10:06 - Turning Around Jacksonville Speech and Hearing Center12:09 - Curiosity About the Rethreaded Process17:36 - Taking Responsibility and Deep Conversations21:40 - Health Diagnosis and Lifestyle Changes31:12 - Relationship with Time and Intentional Living41:48 - Vulnerability in Leadership48:19 - Remembering Sarah Rocco and Legacy of ServiceGuest LinksFacebookLinkedinhttps://shcjax.org/https://arci.org/https://www.leadershipjax.org/https://www.5buckets.org/Guest BioMicheal Howland became President and CEO of Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center in September 2014, bringing a wealth of leadership experience to his new role. He previously led the U.S. Small Business Administration in San Francisco, Independent Charities of America, Christian Service Charities and three related associations of national charities, The Arc of Greater Indianapolis (Noble of Indiana), and Philanthropy Southeast. He also served as Vice President for University Advancement and Chief Strategic Relations Officer at his Jacksonville University alma mater. His long history with JU includes serving as President of the student body and the JU Alumni Association, and as Chair of the Trustee Nominating & Governance Committee of the Board of Trustees. Howland has led the expansion of JSHC programs and services, the strengthening of staff and Board and the relocation of the organization from one office to two professional and accessible clinical sites (1010 N. Davis Street and 14595 Philips Highway) and an administrative office in the Jessie Ball duPont Center. JSHC has forged new partnerships with foundations, corporations and governmental entities that have enabled the organization a broader community reach, especially as it relates to helping preschool children. Michael has chaired a plethora of national and local non-profit boards and campaigns. He is Immediate Past President of Leadership Jacksonville and Governance Chair of the 5 Buckets Foundation. In addition to his JU degree, Michael was the first person to graduate from S Checkout Rethreaded Across All Platforms: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Ready to learn more about Rethreaded? Check out our website Follow us on social. Instagram | Linkedin | Facebook