The H&H Impact

In this episode, Charles digs into Steve’s story and the path that carried him from a childhood spent constantly on the move to the cockpit of a Navy helicopter, and eventually to co-founding H&H Leadership Solutions.

Steve opens up about the moments that pushed him, the setbacks that taught him, and the people who shaped the way he leads today. You’ll hear how growing up as a “BRAT” (Born Ready Always Transfer) built his resilience, how the Navy sharpened his sense of purpose, and why serving in healthcare became the next chapter of his mission.

This conversation explores:
• Pivotal experiences that formed Steve’s leadership style
• Lessons from military life that still guide him
• The transition from service member to healthcare leader
• What ultimately inspired him to build H&H Leadership Solutions

In this episode of H&H Impact, H&H Principals sit down with healthcare leader Neil Meltzer, CEO of LifeBridge, Maryland Healthcare System, to explore how unexpected career turns, a passion for servant leadership shaped his path into healthcare advisory work. Together they discuss what it takes to support rural hospitals and EMS agencies through people-centered solutions, stronger boards, and healthier cultures—reminding leaders that they’re never truly alone in the journey.

Every leader starts somewhere.

In this kickoff episode, Charles Hall and Steve Hartz open up about their journeys—from Navy service to the boardroom—and the lessons they learned along the way. They talk about curveballs, resilience, teamwork, and why the heart of leadership is found in real experience, not theory.