Fred is a skilled listener who asks questions that clarify and bring out new ideas, actions and solutions. As the CEO of healthcare system Fred gives me the ability to discuss critical issues with complete openness and trust in his integrity. He has worked with several of my direct reports and all have found him helpful in their development and in bringing a fresh perspective on tough issues. Fred has the unusual ability to be encouraging and nonjudgmental while giving clients his honest, unvarnished feedback and thoughts.