by John Zettler | Sep 18, 2025 | Blog
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been reminded that delegation is one of the toughest skills for many leaders—including me. When things ramp up after the summer, the demands pile on: new programs, proposals, deadlines, and content to create. I found myself leaning...
by John Zettler | Aug 1, 2025 | Blog
We recently launched our new podcast, Leading Edge, and I had the pleasure of interviewing our very first guest, Jeff Sesol. Jeff is a coach, entrepreneur, and the author of The New Leadership Landscape. We covered a lot of ground in our conversation, but there were a...
by John Zettler | Jun 16, 2025 | Blog
Over the past year, I’ve been back on the field coaching my son’s baseball team—and what started as a way to give back has turned into one of the most valuable leadership refreshers I’ve had in years. Let me be clear: we’re not great. We’re just a group of 10- and...
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...
