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Delegation Isn’t Just About Lightening Your Load
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...
The New Leadership Reality: Reflections on My Conversation with Jeff Sesol
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...
What Coaching Kids Taught Me About Leadership
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...
We Don’t Have a Retention Problem—We Have an Actualization Problem
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...
How Coaching Conversations Help Leaders (and Their Teams) Grow
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...
The Secret to Winning the Talent War: Why Culture and Leadership Matter More Than Ever
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...
The Role of a Leader: Building Trust, Mutual Respect, and Strong Relationships
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...
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...