by John Zettler | Apr 25, 2025 | Blog
Everywhere I go lately—whether it’s a boardroom, a classroom, or a coaching call—I keep hearing the same concern from leaders: “We’re struggling to retain good people.” And I get it. Retention is important. Losing talented people is expensive, disruptive, and...
by John Zettler | Apr 22, 2025 | Blog
At Fairwinds, we believe that good leadership isn’t about having all the answers.It’s about building strong relationships and helping others find the answers themselves. Lately, Alain and I have spent a lot of time one-on-one with clients. Every time we do, it reminds...
by John Zettler | Feb 12, 2025 | Blog
Attracting and retaining top talent is a challenge that many organizations face. While finding the right people with the right skills is important, it’s only part of the equation. As John and Alain recently discussed, leadership, team dynamics, and culture play a...
by John Zettler | Dec 4, 2024 | Blog
Leadership is more than a title—it’s a responsibility to guide, inspire, and support others. At its core, effective leadership is founded on three critical pillars: trust, mutual respect, and relationships. Without these elements, even the most talented leaders...
by John Zettler | Dec 4, 2024 | Blog
About 15 years ago I started one of the most important journey’s of my career and I’ve realized since then that at the heart of effective leadership lies Emotional Intelligence (EI), a concept popularized by psychologist Daniel Goleman. He defines EI as “the ability...
