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Bill Leider is a seasoned, highly respected executive leader, advisor, and consultant. He is the co-founder and managing partner of Axies Group, a consulting company. He works with growth-minded leaders and organizations that want to propel their performance from acceptable to exceptional. His more than 35 years of experience include being the CEO of both publicly traded and privately-owned companies and advising and consulting to companies ranging from ambitious start-ups to Fortune 500s in a wide variety of industries. He and his partner, Jason Thompson, have recently published their book (released in March 2021), "Mastering Your Balance – a guide to leading and living at your full potential." It ranked #1 on Amazon for new releases. Bill also serves as the Vice President of the governing board of INI (Institute of Neuro Innovation), a neuroscience research organization involved in improving brain health in the area of depression. He is a regular lecturer at the Sol Price School of Public Policy at USC, where he lectures in leadership in a class in counterterrorism as a required part of the master's degree program.

The pandemic has changed our work world and has presented

overwhelming challenges for leaders to be understanding, visionary,

empathic and motivate a diverse workforce and stay focused themselves.More employers plan to add remote work options, too, with increased empathy for workers’ daily challenges. All told, major changes are here to stay, and

employers think the future looks brighter. In fact, over one-fourth (27%) plan to hire at higher volumes than before the pandemic. So motivating yourself and the people you lead are critical for leaders. How do you do it? What do you focus on? Which competencies are most important to improve? We will share research on motivation that helps you and your direct report to be their best. Employees who feel their voice is heard at work are 4.6 times more likely to feel empowered to perform their best work (Salesforce). Go to www.eblifebook.com/academy for your free white paper template and more information.

After surveying more than one million employees at a wide range of companies, New York Times bestselling authors Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton found that gratitude—when done right—is the easiest, fastest, cheapest way that managers can boost performance and employee engagement. Yet it's also one of the most misunderstood and misapplied skills in business. Gostick and Elton solve the mystery of this "gratitude gap" in their new book LEADING WITH GRATITUDE: Eight Leadership Practices for Extraordinary Business Results (March 3, 2020; HarperBusiness). Their research shows that very few bosses intentionally bully. The problem is usually misperception or lack of awareness. These leaders have no idea how hard their people work, what challenges they face, or how much they would benefit from sincere and explicit gratitude. They also don't know how to show gratitude effectively or sincerely.

After surveying more than one million employees at a wide range of companies, New York Times bestselling authors Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton found that gratitude—when done right—is the easiest, fastest, cheapest way that managers can boost performance and employee engagement. Yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood and misapplied skills in business.

Gostick and Elton solve the mystery of this “gratitude gap” in their new book LEADING WITH GRATITUDE: Eight Leadership Practices for Extraordinary Business Results (March 3, 2020; HarperBusiness). Their research shows that very few bosses intentionally bully. The problem is usually misperception or lack of awareness. These leaders have no idea how hard their people work, what challenges they face, or how much they would benefit from sincere and explicit gratitude. They also don’t know how to show gratitude effectively or sincerely.

Ed Nottingham, Ph. D. (M. S. & Ph. D. in Clinical Psychology, Va Tech) is a licensed psychologist in Tennessee (Health Service Provider) and Mississippi (Clinical Psychologist). After 26 successful years as an independent practitioner in clinical psychology, Ed decided to move from private practice to corporate America. Since 2003, he has worked for large corporations in different positions including leadership consultant/trainer, learning and development partner, HR Advisor, and Leadership Coach. His current position in a Fortune 100 company (HR Project Manager) focuses on helping leaders be more "coach like," develop a coaching culture and providing programs and workshops for leaders and team members designed to help build emotional intelligence (EI/EQ).

Ed Nottingham, Ph. D. (M. S. & Ph. D. in Clinical Psychology, Va Tech) is a licensed psychologist in Tennessee (Health Service Provider) and Mississippi (Clinical Psychologist). After 26 successful years as an independent practitioner in clinical psychology, Ed decided to move from private practice to corporate America. Since 2003, he has worked for large corporations in different positions including leadership consultant/trainer, learning and development partner, HR Advisor, and Leadership Coach. His current position in a Fortune 100 company (HR Project Manager) focuses on helping leaders be more “coach like,” develop a coaching culture and providing programs and workshops for leaders and team members designed to help build emotional intelligence (EI/EQ).

Sue Langley is CEO and Founder of the Langley Group, and travels the globe engaging people from all walks of life. Her ability to energize teams for change, develop resilience and well-being in others, and to inspire leaders to be the best they can be, makes her one of the most sought-after speakers in her field. Sue has worked with thousands of business leaders, HR professionals, managers and consultants to help them learn how to harness the brain's potential, create positive workplace cultures and increase performance and productivity. Sue specializes in the practical applications of neuroscience, emotional intelligence and positive psychology, synthesizing the science and research into simple, practical tools that anyone can use.

EB Sanders is a sought-after coach and staffing consultant serving creative individuals, companies, and organizations. She believes that great leaders have extraordinary careers and her mission is to convince everyone that they don't have to choose between happiness and success. EB spent 12 years as a college professor teaching courses like 'The History of Creativity.' But education budgets being what they are, she found her course load shrinking year after year. She fully pivoted into creative recruiting and staffing for almost 10 years. What she especially loved was directly helping people with their career development so much that she knew she had to go all-in as a Career Coach. What she's learned in her career changes and that passes onto others is: 1) finding your Thing is just like being in love, you know it in your toes. 2) creativity & inspiration are central to creating a fulfilling career and 3) you gotta have a plan. As a coach that is what she teaches and explores on the show.

EB Sanders is a sought-after coach and staffing consultant serving creative individuals, companies, and organizations. She believes that great leaders have extraordinary careers and her mission is to convince everyone that they don’t have to choose between happiness and success. EB spent 12 years as a college professor teaching courses like ‘The History of Creativity.’ But education budgets being what they are, she found her course load shrinking year after year. She fully pivoted into creative recruiting and staffing for almost 10 years. What she especially loved was directly helping people with their career development so much that she knew she had to go all-in as a Career Coach. What she’s learned in her career changes and that passes onto others is: 1) finding your Thing is just like being in love, you know it in your toes. 2) creativity & inspiration are central to creating a fulfilling career and 3) you gotta have a plan. As a coach that is what she teaches and explores on the show.

Our emotions are heightened now with the what if's from the Coronavirus. How many of us know how and what to do with these emotions? Emotions influence our decisions, communications, and relationships. In this show, Drs. Greenberg and Nadler will share their model for Emotional Brilliance, the NAME process, and explain what is your Go To with examples of leaders doing amazing things during the COVID 19 pandemic.