This Week: Emotional Intelligence, Resilience & Respect in Leadership


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This week’s content is designed to equip you with the mindset, tools, and emotional agility to thrive in today’s leadership landscape. From mastering pressure-packed conversations to leading with resilience and cultivating respect in the workplace—you’ll walk away with insights you can apply immediately.

🎙️ Podcast Episode 338: Emotional Intelligence Unleashed – Mastering High-Stakes Conversations with Bill Benjamin

When the stakes are high, emotions can hijack our ability to lead. That’s where emotional intelligence comes in. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Bill Benjamin, performance expert and partner at the Institute for Health and Human Potential, to explore how to stay composed, lead with clarity, and influence with intention—even in the toughest moments.

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🎙️ Podcast Episode 337: The #1 Journey – Empowered Leadership Through Unwavering Resilience

Every leader hits adversity. The great ones rise through it. In this solo episode, I share the real leadership lessons I’ve learned from the frontlines—lessons in resilience, mental toughness, and staying mission-focused when it feels like the wheels are falling off. If you're in the thick of it, this one’s for you.

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📝 Blog Post: Creating a Respectful Workplace Culture – Strategies for Success

Respect isn't optional—it's the bedrock of high-performing teams. This week’s article breaks down how to intentionally build a workplace culture where respect isn’t just expected, it’s embedded in everything your team does. Learn how to lead the change from the top down.

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I help people realize their true leadership potential and achieve peak performance across the three domains of leadership: Leading Yourself, Leading Your Team, and Leading Your Organization. This is supported by my podcast where I interview world-leading experts and couple it with my over 20 years a military leader.

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