by Reiner Lomb, published on SmartBrief Dec. 15, 2022 When I first met Jennifer, vice president of a large telecom company, her team was underperforming, and she confided that she feared she wouldn’t reach the ambitious goals her manager had set for her department. She was afraid of failing...

Guest article, The Kevin Eikenberry Group blog (Aug. 2022) Conventional wisdom says emotions have no place in business or leadership. This is a fallacy. Emotion-based leadership skills empower you as an emerging leader to grow your influence and increase your impact. While there is no consensus on a single definition...

Conventional wisdom says emotions have no place in business or leadership. In truth, emotion-based leadership skills empower you as a leader to grow your influence and increase your impact. Although opinions vary widely on a clear definition for emotions, most people would agree that emotions affect our behavior. To...

Companies are struggling to stop and change course from this so-called “Great Resignation.”

In my new book, ASPIRE: Seven Essential Emotions for Leading Positive Change, No Matter Where You Are, I show readers how to use the power of emotions to influence people and make their vision a reality.

MLK’s Legacy: A Black Man Inspires Klansmen to Change. As we reflect on MLK’s legacy after the 50th anniversary of his death, one inspiring example is Daryl Davis, a black, blues musician who has courageously followed MLK’s 2nd principle of non-violence: “Seek friendship and understanding.” More than 30 years...