My long-held conviction is that Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the bedrock for developing influential leaders and robust organizations. Central to EQ is understanding your WHY—the core purpose that acts as your north star, informing every action and decision you make. (I recommend exploring Simon Sinek's Start with Why  for a deeper dive.) This "why" is essentially a reflection of your values, defining how you wish to be perceived and described by others. When working with le

The leadership team should model the practice of giving and receiving feedback, hold their direct reports accountable for doing the same, and ensure the practice extends throughout the organization.

A strong house starts with a solid foundation just as a successful employee starts with setting and agreeing on expectations. You need something solid to anchor things to. Clear expectations serve as that anchor in the employee/leader relationship. While this seems basic and straightforward, it is often the root cause of performance issues that I see everyday in my coaching practice. 

Understand the top 5 pitfalls of leading in a way that won’t benefit you, your team or the organization.