Rick Oldach is CEO for Big Max USA, a subsidiary company of Golftech, a global maker of golf push carts and golf bags. He's an avid guitar enthusiast, so he riffs on leadership, success and role models in the latest 'Get To Know.' 

The First Call: In one sentence, describe what you do for a living.
Rick Oldach: I help lead in the development and growth of important consumer and retailer relationships for the brands and companies that I manage.

TFC: What are key elements to leadership or to being a good leader?
RO: In my opinion, leadership requires humility and the ability to empower every member of the team; maintaining focus and delivering clear guidance so that the objectives are understood and collaboration is cultivated.

TFC: Knowing what you know today, what professional advice would you give a younger you?
RO: This is an interesting question for sure. I think that in management it is critically important to understand that everyone has a unique objective and perspective. No one individual has all the answers and our own position may, in fact, be the least important to the overall success of the effort. Spend more time learning about what others are thinking and find a way to bring it all together harmoniously.

TFC: What’s the last book you read?
RO: “History of the American Guitar.” I have played since I was about 12 years old and love the instrument.

TFC: What’s on your playlist?
RO: I listen to all genres: bluegrass, singer songwriters, ‘60s rock, popular jazz, latin, Motown, country … Jackson Browne, Bob Marley, Linda Ronstadt, Kings of Leon, Cream, Rolling Stones, Beatles, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Tom Petty, Tito Puente, Simon and Garfunkel, Sarah Vaughan, Sarah Jarosz, Roy Orbison, Patsy Cline, CSNY, Joni Mitchell …

TFC: What is your greatest extravagance?
RO: I have some very cool guitars.