One of my most well received books is Self-Aware: A Guide for Success in Work and Life. Over the next several weeks, I will be presenting in my newsletter some key lessons from the book. If you have read the book, I would appreciate it if you could post a review on Amazon. Here are some key principles about self-awareness Self-awareness is step number one and the cornerstone of emotional intelligence. Without adequate self-awareness, …
This week in Detroit has been nothing short of monumental. The Lions are in first place, and the Tigers are in the playoffs for the first time in a decade—a perfect time for my return visit to the Motor City. For me it was a return to my roots, having spent the first 21 years of my life there. With my guest host Michael Cole, who recently retired from the Bank of Ann Arbor and is now a proud part-time …
GREATFUL FOR MY FRIEND, ARI WEINZWEIG: Ari presented to over 100 enthusiastic participants to discuss his new pamphlet, A Revolution of Dignity. The audience was deeply moved and inspired to learn to treat people, no matter who they are, with great dignity. Here are the key points on how we can incorporate dignity into our daily lives: Honor the essential humanity of everyone we work with Be authentic in all our interactions Make sure everyone has a meaningful say Begin every …
As school starts across the country, many students will be coping with attention deficit disorder (ADD). While I didn’t realize the problem when I was in school, I now realize I was an ADD kid. In some ways, it was a hindrance, but in other ways, it was key to my success. Even before I realized I had ADD, I began developing methods to cope with my inability to stay focused. I first noticed the need for such techniques while …
Dear LeadersConnect Members, We are excited to invite you to the LeadersConnect 24-25 Kickoff: “After Hours on the River,” marking the start of a brand-new season of connection, collaboration, and growth. Join us for a relaxed and engaging evening with leaders, innovators, and professionals from various industries, all set against a stunning river backdrop. Event Details: 📅 Date: Friday, August 23 🕒 Time: 4:30 – 6:30 PM 📍 Location: Dr. Eric Fretz’s riverfront home, 5860 Geddes Road Superior Charter Township, MI 48198 Highlights of the …
The Beginning of LeadersConnect In the fall of 1999, I launched LeadersConnect with my friend Bob Quinn as the guest of a small group of business leaders. They asked me to bring Bob to discuss his book, Deep Change. Since then, LeadersConnect has evolved into a dynamic leadership networking program, regularly drawing 75 to 100 leaders from private, public, nonprofit, government, and educational institutions in southeast Michigan. This premier networking event has led to many significant conversations and collaborations, including business partnerships, …