Dr. Robert “Navy Bob” Roncska is a retired U.S. Navy Captain with a distinguished 28-year career, during which he commanded nuclear-powered submarines and carried the nuclear codes for President George W. Bush. Renowned for transforming underperforming teams into top performers, he emphasizes a leadership philosophy centered on empathy, trust, and LOVE.
After his military service, Navy Bob applied his principles to the healthcare sector, focusing on patient safety and organizational reliability. He currently teaches leadership at the University of Central Florida, where he imparts his experiences using compassion combined with accountability in high-stakes decision-making roles. Navy Bob is also the author of Beyond the Sea and High Reliability Healthcare where he shares his stories of the Navy and how they can be applied to leadership and healthcare. Throughout his career, he has been supported by his wife, daughter and son. He currently resides in Winter Park, FL.
Currently, Navy Bob teaches leadership at the University of Central Florida, where he imparts his experiences using compassion combined with accountability in high-stakes decision-making roles. Navy Bob is the founder and CEO of Leading with Love where he and his team don’t just teach leadership, but build it! Backed by Dr. George Graen’s decades of academic research, and lessons drawn from Navy Bob’s experiences, Leading with Love programs help leaders foster relational strength, live their values, and lead with love – even when it’s hard.