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Leadership Development and the Art of ListeningWhat do Douglas Baker Jr., CEO of Ecolab, Fred Rogers (Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood), and former President Barack Obama have in common?Baker became CEO of Ecolab in 2004. At the time, the 80+year old company was selling industrial cleansers and food safety services to the

9 Ways to Improve Your Active Listening SkillActive listening is an important skill that a leader needs to have and practice. By being an active listener, you can make better decisions, strengthen your relationships with your team, clients, or customers, and also spot opportunities that you might otherwise miss. Active listening requires

Leadership 2023:A Shift to Self-Employment?Is self-employment right for you? Is 2023 the best time to start your own business?Questions like these are common right now. And the answer is: definitely, maybe.Many leaders, executives, and managers secretly wish that they were self-employed. When they examine past career choices, future opportunities, and

Confrontations that Create a Win-Win-WinWhat has been your recent experience with confrontations? When did you last initiate one?Confronting someone for their behavior today is no easy feat, especially when emotions are easily triggered and opinions vary. We often become quick to challenge their logic (What were you thinking?!), credibility (Where

A A Mindful Leader Legacy that EnduresAs a leader, how will your legacy measure up?Your leadership legacy matters. It motivates people in the way they think and behave, today, and in the future. A lasting legacy sets a course: it adds value, creates positive meaning, and empowers others to carry

Develop Your Mental GameAs a business leader, how do you develop your mental game?  Consider today’s outstanding athletes. Like outstanding business leaders and managers, they overcome obstacles, deal with set-backs, and persevere to reach their goals. After watching a match or two it’s easy to take their impressive skills for

Lead with Love and Mindful LeadershipAs a business leader, how do you lead with love? How is love practiced in your organization?Given the volatility of 2021, I’ve been exploring this facet of leadership. Tension and anger in the workplace is on the rise. Some HR researchers anticipate this will continue

Lead with LoveAs a business leader, how do you lead with love? How is love practiced in your organization?Given the volatility of 2021, I’ve been exploring this facet of leadership. Tension and anger in the workplace is on the rise. Some HR researchers anticipate this will continue throughout 2022.In a

Emotional Intelligence-Based Executive Coaching and Leadership DevelopmentHow is your organization working within the ever-growing gig economy? Let me ask: how do leaders engage with and develop future leaders?This is a frequent topic of discussion with many millennials today. And it’s no surprise. The number of entrepreneurs, freelancers, or gig workers—those

The Importance of Executive Coaching TodayHow is your organization working within the ever-growing gig economy? Let me ask: how do leaders engage with and develop future leaders?This is a frequent topic of discussion with many millennials today. And it’s no surprise. The number of entrepreneurs, freelancers, or gig workers—those independent