fashano

Home/Bob Fashano

About Bob Fashano

This author has not yet filled in any details.
So far Bob Fashano has created 80 blog entries.

Embracing Change

One thing is certain: change is inevitable. I love this quote (source unknown): "If you don’t like change, you’ll like irrelevance even less." That says it all. Change is here to stay. As leaders, we must not only accept change but embrace it. Let’s see it for what it is: an opportunity to move forward, to learn, and to grow. Change reveals things—about ourselves, our team, our culture, and our systems. Recently, in a coaching session, a client was confronted with an unexpected and significant shift in her team’s direction. It was uncharted territory, and the change created uncertainty and chatter among her team. She admitted she lacked confidence in her ability to unite the group and lead them forward. Together, we [...]

By |2025-05-28T17:42:19+00:00May 15th, 2025|Development, Leadership|0 Comments

THE TEACHABLE LEADER

  One of my favorite quotes comes from legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden: “It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.” That sentiment perfectly captures what I believe leadership is all about: a commitment to lifelong learning. President Lincoln once said, “Example is the most lasting.” As leaders, we must lead by example, especially when it comes to our willingness to grow, change, and improve in areas that matter. There is no standing still in leadership. If we want to create a culture where learning and progress are expected, that mindset must start at the top. Simply put, growth is not optional. Over the years, I’ve come to believe that all growth happens within four key areas, [...]

By |2025-05-06T13:01:12+00:00May 1st, 2025|Leadership|0 Comments

It’s all About Today. 

We’re all busy with meetings, projects, deadlines, challenges, not to mention everything happening in our personal and social lives. So how do we manage it all, stay sane, and continue making meaningful progress? If I may, I’d like to share a perspective that has worked for me, one I explore in my book Make Today Your Masterpiece. What I’ve come to believe is simple: all we truly have is today. There is a poem that has deeply influenced me, and in fact, helped inspire both the mantra and the book. In The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, translated by Edward Fitzgerald, we read: “The moving finger writes; and, having writ, Moves on: nor all thy Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel [...]

By |2025-05-06T13:02:06+00:00April 24th, 2025|Development|0 Comments

High Tech Meets High Touch: A Quick Leadership Self-Check

There’s no question that high-tech is here to stay. Not long ago, the term “high tech” was new to our vocabulary. Today, it’s an essential part of how we live and work. From the Internet to social media and beyond, technology has transformed how we communicate and stay connected. But no matter what business we’re in, as leaders, we’re ultimately in the people business. People buy our products and services, and people deliver them. That’s why high-touch skills are just as important as high-tech ones. Interpersonal skills, like listening, encouraging, and communicating clearly, are what set great leaders apart. Now might be a good time for a quick self-assessment. On a scale from 1 to 5 (5 being the highest), how would you rate yourself on [...]

By |2025-05-06T13:03:53+00:00April 17th, 2025|Development|0 Comments

Why Developing People Is the Ultimate Leadership ROI

During a recent Leadership Development workshop I led, someone asked a thoughtful question: “How is a leader’s effectiveness measured?” At first glance, the answer is simple: if the company, department, or team is hitting its numbers, then the leader must be effective. But I disagree. That wasn't my answer. Yes, results matter. But real leadership success is reflected in the growth of your people. If your team members are developing new skills, gaining knowledge, and becoming more effective in executing the plan, that’s true leadership success. My core belief is this: People growth = Business growth. Lack of people growth = Business in decline. So, every leader should ask themselves: Who is succeeding because of you? Who on your team has grown [...]

By |2025-05-06T13:09:09+00:00April 9th, 2025|Development|0 Comments
Go to Top