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GALA and Beyond Leadership Workshop - Your Leadership Legacy Starts Now

Date
February 5, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Location
250Q Seminar Room
University Hall/ Graduate School
Description

This event is open to Graduate Associate Leadership Award Nominees and by special invite

J.J. Kuczynski, PT, DPT, serves as the first Senior Consultant for Team Performance & Execution in the history of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. A physical therapist by training, J.J. transitioned from leading high-performing clinical teams to overseeing a team

performance framework across multiple teams and business units. Formally trained in Lean Six

Sigma Green Belt and certified executive coaching, he partners with clinical and operational leaders to: drive the 1-year operating plan of the hospital; implement clinical and leadership evidence-based practices; strengthen the Triad-Dyad model of healthcare leadership; and foster partnerships across the University and Medical Center to promote our team-based culture and tripartite mission.

Throughout his career, J.J. has demonstrated a passion for leader and employee development to enhance not only patient experience and outcomes, but also team engagement. Under his leadership, teams have collectively accomplished increased employee engagement, increased patient satisfaction, and significant care expansions or innovations. Along the way, J.J. has been recognized for his mentorship, teaching abilities, and leadership as evidenced by formal awards from The Ohio State University and several professional associations. Additionally, he received the prestigious University Wellness Leadership Award from The Ohio State University during 2020 for fostering a culture and environment of team well-being through his leadership.

Ready to build your leadership skills? Join us for an energizing session, “Your Leadership Legacy Starts Now,” where we’ll

break down what leadership really means and why it’s not about waiting for a title. Discover how the choices you make today can shape your future impact, learn practical strategies to influence and inspire, and walk away ready to lead in any setting. If you want to stand out, make a difference, and start building your legacy now, this is your moment. Don’t miss it!

For more information contact Karin Jordan.

For regular insights on human-centered leadership, team culture, and personal operating systems, feel free to connect with J.J. Kuczynski on Linkedln.