Leadership is a verb “A leader is one who knows the way and shows the way.” – John C. Maxwell  I believe true leadership is a verb and can be...... Read More

As human beings, we are wired for connection. For supervisors and managers, the ability to build empathy with employees is essential to practicing effective leadership. Knowing how another person feels...... Read More

Have you ever heard of somebody described as “the glue that holds this place together?”  Maybe you have described an employee this way or that’s how your boss has described...... Read More

I was recently talking with a private equity investor about leveraging emotional Intelligence coaching in one of his companies. He predicted his CFO’s response, “Why is that important? You hit your numbers...... Read More

I’m leaning into my transition from almost 21 years of active duty Air Force service to a “pure civilian.” Emotional intelligence and resilience skills help me “keep calm and carry...... Read More

Judging EQ Over the last few years I’ve seen a trend in articles and blogs with people stating that “so and so has a high EQ or low EQ” simply...... Read More

Unwritten Rules & Unrealistic Expectations Could the story that we tell ourselves be holding us back from developing more meaningful relationships at home and at work? Sometimes blurred lines exist...... Read More

Today’s high stake, rapidly changing fast-paced landscape can be characterized as Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous (VUCA). The demands in organizational life are in a near constant state of change....... Read More

Ed took me on a weekend getaway where we spent most all of our time outdoors cruising the calm waters on the lake and exploring the woods and surrounding parks....... Read More

Warren Bennis said, “Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” The reality achieved is based on the vision conveyed, and leaders are the conveyors of vision within organizations. ...... Read More