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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

Curiosity May Have Killed the Cat—But It Can Make You a Better Leader

No matter your generation, you’ve likely heard the saying, “Curiosity killed the cat.” However, when it comes to leadership, curiosity is not a liability, it’s a strength. As leaders, staying curious and consistently asking thoughtful questions is essential to becoming more effective. We don’t have to wait for performance reviews, quarterly meetings, or annual retreats to find out what’s going on. Those who read my blogs know I’m a strong advocate for regular one-on-one meetings. These sessions offer valuable opportunities to gain insights simply by asking the right questions. For example, asking, “What is your biggest challenge right now?” opens the door for coaching and problem-solving. When you ask, “What could get in the way?” potential obstacles—barriers that often go unspoken—are brought into the conversation. This creates [...]

By Bob Fashano|2025-05-28T17:43:33+00:00May 21st, 2025|Leadership|0 Comments

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

A Compelling Vision

Crafting a vision is arguably the most critical role of a leader. Creating one that inspires and engages is critical. Vision begins and ends with your heart; you must feel it before you can see it. As leaders, we must build relationships rooted in trust. Without trust, there is no relationship, and people are unlikely to follow. So, what makes a vision compelling? First, remember that people buy into the leader before they buy into the vision. Trust is the currency of that relationship. We must have absolute clarity in our messaging. People want to know: Where are we going? Why are we going there? How will we get there? Most importantly, what is my role in this vision? When this clarity exists, a vision can create a magnetic pull. That’s when engagement [...]

By Bob Fashano|2025-05-28T17:41:34+00:00May 8th, 2025|Development, Leadership|0 Comments