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Many of my clients in leadership positions share their deep distress about the uncertainty of their future and the well-being of their teams. They face difficult decisions regarding funding and the sustainability of their organizations. The weight of managing their employees’ anxiety is overwhelming. Here are a few thoughts on this pressing issue: My friend Ari, a partner at Zingerman’s, wrote in his newsletter about the importance of treating people with dignity. Letting employees go or cutting short their careers …

What Do I Do? Since I wear many hats, people often ask me, “What exactly is it exactly that you do?” Here is what I tell them: At my core, I am a Psychologist and Executive Coach. This unique combination allows me to draw from both disciplines to help leaders and organizations tackle and resolve complex business and personal challenges. According to my clients, this blend of psychology and coaching provides valuable insights and practical strategies to solve problems and …

I’d like to introduce a term I’ve coined: “Dadosphere”—a way to describe a growing cohort of men who are deeply committed to being good fathers. I created this term as a counterpoint to another term that has gained traction in media and politics: “Manosphere”. The two concepts could not be more different—in fact, they are almost opposites. The Dadosphere represents men who: Share parenting responsibilities equally with their female partners. Are dedicated to supporting women, both in their personal lives and …

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our special MLK Day edition of LeadersConnect! We were honored to host an inspiring conversation with David Tarver, founder of the Urban Entrepreneurship Program and lecturer at the University of Michigan Center for Entrepreneurship. Together, we reflected on the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and shared personal stories about their journeys, challenges, and visions for change. Watch the Recap David Tarver: Building Opportunity Through Entrepreneurship David shared his experience …

Thank you to our incredible presenters for sharing their expertise on the challenges and opportunities of scaling a business: Bhushan Kulkarni, CEO of InfoReady Lisa Schultz, Managing Partner at Zingerman’s Roadhouse Kemper Sosa, Co-Owner at Applied Fitness Solutions Jeremy Seligman, Executive Coach Jeremy Lopatin, Professional EOS Implementer™ Highlights from the Panel Kemper Sosa and Jeremy Seligman  Scaling seemed promising but became one of our toughest challenges. Replicating a successful model in new locations didn’t account for local market needs or broader industry changes. Overbuilt facilities …

My friend and colleague, David Tarver, and I will lead a discussion on Friday, January 17th, at Zingerman’s Roadhouse on the Leadership Lessons of Martin Luther King. Today, David and I share our stories about how the teachings of Dr. King have impacted our lives. I would like to put out an invitation to you to share your stories, which I will include in next week’s Dr. Rob’s newsletter. Also, please plan to attend the event where you will have …