The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

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...

Understand Behavioral Traits for Better Communication

If I’ve learned one thing in my 25+ years of experience it’s that effective communication is the cornerstone of collaboration and success. But why is it that some conversations feel effortless, while others seem like a struggle? The answer often lies in understanding...

Turning Life’s Challenges into Opportunities for Growth

Last week, I was deeply inspired by some of the incredible participants in our Leadership Development programs. They shared powerful stories about how life had, as they put it, “slapped them in the face.” Through their struggles, they found lessons that could help all...

Leaders, Let’s Talk Passion and Purpose

After nearly 20 years of grinding through my career, I had a wake-up call. I realized I was just taking jobs to take them, not because I cared about them. Sound familiar? One day, I decided to flip the script and pursue something I could genuinely feel passionate...