Hi, I’m Rick Young. I’m an Army veteran and former leader at the CDC, where I led public health emergency operations. Now I run Fourth Line Leadership here in the Lowcountry. I help veteran and public service leaders—and the organizations that depend on them—lead with clarity in times of transition and change, build resilient teams, and create meaningful impact at work and in the community.

I work with mission-driven leaders who are responsible for people and outcomes—and who want to lead well without losing themselves in the process.

My approach blends Maxwell Leadership principles with practical experience from environments where clarity, trust, and communication aren’t “nice to have”—they’re essential. Whether your team is in a season of crisis response, organizational change, or personal transition, I help you build a leadership operating system that’s resilient, values-based, and sustainable.

My work is faith-informed and audience-tailored. When faith-forward content is appropriate, I’m comfortable integrating it. When it’s not, I bring the same principles in language that fits your culture and mission.

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