Being truly heard is rare in the workplace. Listening is a gift that every leader can give. It leaves your team feeling valued, affirmed, and connected emotionally with you. Being heard creates psychological safety in relationships and is vital to establishing productive conflict and trust. Active listening eases tensions where resentment exists. Although not commonly  … Read more

Our October topic: Succession Planning – Transition of Business/Mentorship/Nurturing Future Leaders.  From Our Round Tables, the advice emphasizes thorough succession planning that goes beyond retirement, ensuring the business can thrive independently. Mentorship and nurturing future leaders are vital, with a focus on passing on the gift of leadership and helping individuals find their purpose within  … Read more

One of the greatest leadership challenges during organizational change is making the invisible visible. Many leaders underestimate this. They focus on flawless execution. To remain competitive, companies must avoid costly mistakes. But, emphasizing implementation without creating a sense of urgency can create change resistance and confusion, causing people to give up before they start. These  … Read more

President, DYS Media Dave Yonkman serves as president of the Grand Rapids public relations and website design firm DYS Media, LLC. Founded in 2017, DYS Media ensures that you win more revenue and attract high-quality talent by building out your reputation and shaping how you appear online. Dave worked as the director of communications for  … Read more

In our September Round Table, the topic of discussion was the delicate balance between worldly success and eternal success. The participants shared their thoughts and experiences, offering valuable insights on how they navigate this balance in their professional lives. Use your Gifts One business leader tries to conduct himself with the awareness that our actions  … Read more

Klee Insurance Group/Randall B. Klee, LUTCF  PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE  Randall B. Klee began his career in the Insurance services industry over 30 years ago originally starting his own insurance practice specializing in employer group benefits and consulting and began working with the senior market assisting with retirement over 25 years ago.  With a desire to succeed,  … Read more

At our recent Round Table discussions, business leaders converged to explore the multifaceted world of cultivating a culture that not only draws in exceptional talent but also keeps them firmly rooted within the company’s mission and vision. What emerged were powerful insights and practical strategies that illuminate the path to building a vibrant and enduring  … Read more

Successful businesses are built upon relationships, and trust is the currency of relationships. Businesses cannot succeed without trust. Trust opens doors to key stakeholders, shifts discussions away from price, and makes room for taking risks. Evidence suggests that businesses encounter increased competitive disruption without trust, and leaders are challenged by essential stakeholder indifference. Distrust breeds  … Read more

Every leader wants to be successful. But sometimes, the results achieved come at the cost of character. Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. suggested that the most dangerous person is likely gifted with reason but no morals. A blind passion for results damages a leader’s reputation and the organization. Evidence from workplace studies on  … Read more

Have you ever wondered what servant leadership is? Maybe you already understand the basic concepts but have questions about how servant leadership differs from other leadership styles or if a servant leadership approach is appropriate for your team. The costs of poor leadership often show up in the workplace disguised as low employee engagement, a  … Read more