by Ann Van Eron | Jun 25, 2020 | Leadership
The purpose of life is to make a positive difference—Peter Drucker I had the good fortune to attend the retirement celebration for a former client and friend. The event took place via Zoom and many of her colleagues, friends, family and community members attended. It...
by Ann Van Eron | Jun 18, 2020 | Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Team Development
Clearly so much is happening in our world these days. It is easy to feel challenged in the face of so many needed systemic changes. We can each do our part to make life better for others. I recently have been hosting Leadership Conversation Circles with the goal of...
by Ann Van Eron | Jun 2, 2020 | Leadership
Clearly, this is a time of disruption and uncertainty. It is not easy. We are seeing more and more challenges in our lives, workplaces and world. Some of the challenges such as inequities and environmental issues seem unsurmountable. How do we collectively come...
by Ann Van Eron | May 28, 2020 | Leadership
It has been remarkable to experience the changes related to the pandemic. Across the world, people stopped activity and focused on a common challenge. We can see that changes are evolving and our lives and world will be different. We know that change is a constant....
by Ann Van Eron | May 14, 2020 | Leadership, Team Development
I facilitate virtual courses for leaders on how to engage in open-minded conversations and to create positive and productive relationships and environments. In addition to the content and coaching, a big benefit of such a course is for participants to connect with...
by Ann Van Eron | May 7, 2020 | Leadership, Optimism
Experiences such as the coronavirus pandemic remind us that we are not in control. We can’t control such external circumstances but we can manage how we respond. First, we need to notice our reactions, our fears and concerns. We can give empathy and compassion to the...