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This Season of Life is Yours to Define

Whether you're approaching retirement, know someone who is, or you're simply in a season of life where you're ready to reinvent yourself, this is for you. You may be feeling a mix of restlessness, boredom, uncertainty, or even conflict about what's next. That's not unusual. It's just a sign that you're ready for a new chapter — one you get to define. Rather than "retiring," think about re-wiring — shifting your energy, talents, and time toward something that lights you up and makes an impact. VISION: What Does "Re-Wired" Look Like for You? What excites you now? What gets your energy flowing? It's still in you — you have to look. Where can you apply the skills and knowledge you've spent a [...]

By Bob Fashano|2025-07-10T18:00:46+00:00July 10th, 2025|Development, Leadership|0 Comments

The Captain of Culture

When it comes to building a winning team—whether in business, sports, or life—one question always rises to the surface: Who’s responsible for culture? The answer is simple. If you’re a CEO, a business owner, an executive leading a team, a department head—or frankly, anyone responsible for the performance of a group—you are the Captain of the Culture. Let’s talk about what that actually means. Culture isn’t something you can hold in your hand, but you feel it. It’s the tone of your workplace. It’s the vibe in the room. And as a leader, you’re setting it, whether you realize it or not. What values are you modeling? What kind of atmosphere are you creating? Do people walk into work energized and supported, or are they [...]

By Bob Fashano|2025-07-15T14:00:59+00:00June 27th, 2025|Development, Leadership|0 Comments

A few nuggets to chew on

Here’s something a little different today. I want to share some ideas and concepts that have helped me throughout my leadership journey. My hope is that you’ll find value in them and maybe even apply one or two in your own life. Being kind is more important than being right. Money doesn’t buy character. Under everyone’s hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and valued. Ignoring the facts doesn’t change the facts. Everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile. When you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere. Surround yourself with lifters—they’ll make you better. There’s no right way to do a wrong thing. Integrity matters. In leadership, what you end up with is a combination [...]

By Bob Fashano|2025-07-15T13:59:21+00:00June 12th, 2025|Leadership|0 Comments

Be a BE Leader—because leadership is how you show up.

As leaders, we are always being observed. You’ve likely heard the saying, “Your actions speak so loudly, I can’t hear a word you’re saying.” That’s leadership in a nutshell. We are constantly in *“Be” mode. Our teams experience us this way: He’s being rude and short again. She’s being distant again. He’s being difficult again. She’s being disinterested again. You get the idea—people experience us not just by what we do but by how we show up. We are always being something—positive or negative. The choice is ours. Here are my top five Positive “B’s”: Always BE Present: Fully show up—make others feel seen, heard, and valued. Always BE Consistent: Be predictable in your values and behavior. Trust grows here. Always BE Listening: With your ears, eyes, [...]

By Bob Fashano|2025-07-15T13:58:27+00:00June 5th, 2025|Coaching, Leadership|0 Comments

They’re Coming—Oops, They’re Here. Are You Ready?

Let me just say it: new generations are arriving. If we want to grow and build sustainable businesses, we must embrace them and make space. The truth is, we will always be working alongside people from different generations—whether we’re collaborating, leading, or being led by them. In some cases, they might even be your partner. Younger generations bring different mindsets, belief systems, and work ethics (work-life balance is the current buzzword). A 24-year-old doesn’t just dress differently from a 60-year-old—they often see the world in a different way. They approach their daily work differently, have different relationships with technology, set different boundaries, hold different expectations, and communicate in different styles. You may have seen this chart or one like it [...]

By Bob Fashano|2025-07-15T13:57:22+00:00May 29th, 2025|Leadership|0 Comments