Meet Dr. Rich Rader, The Foot and a Half Leader™. Dr. Rich is a seasoned international speaker, trainer, author, and coach with a remarkable background spanning 40+ years in the corporate world, 30+ years in ministry, and 20+ years in higher education.

Hailing from Ontario, OH, Dr. Rich, a proud four-time graduate of Ashland University, seamlessly integrates his diverse experiences into a unique leadership perspective. As an ordained minister, he infuses values-based servant-leadership principles into his speaking engagements, offering a holistic approach to personal and professional growth. Driven by a passion for positive change, Dr. Rich is not only a dynamic figure in leadership development & personal growth, but also a social entrepreneur committed to making a meaningful impact in communities.

Over the past year, Dr. Rich has navigated a powerful season of transformation — both personally and professionally. What began as a painful, unexpected battle with a bone infection and partial foot amputation became the very foundation of a new vision: Foot and a Half™ Leadership, a movement dedicated to bridging the 18 inches between head and heart. This pivot from traditional leadership development to purpose-driven personal growth has reshaped his message, his methods, and his mission. Through his signature keynote, “Give Up or Get Up: Looking Beyond Your Own Circumstances to Become Another’s Miracle,” Dr. Rich inspires leaders to see adversity not as an ending, but as an invitation — to rise, to lead, and to live from a deeper place of courage and connection.

With a wealth of practical insights cultivated through decades of experience, Dr. Rich stands as a versatile and influential force in guiding individuals and organizations toward significance. In a world seeking transformative leaders, Dr. Rich's blend of wisdom, integrity, empowerment, and humor makes him a beacon of inspiration for those navigating the complexities of leadership and personal growth.