Hello! I am Bill Bergau. Many of my family members and close friends call me “Billy”, which honestly I find endearing… I grew up with a love for playing sports and the outdoors… I like to try new things… And […]
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Monitor Your Gauges and Don’t Overheat – Emotional Self-Awareness is Key!
How An Old Car Can Help Manage Your Emotional Self-Awareness B210 One of my most memorable – although definitely not reliable – cars was an old blue (well, rust with blue mixed in) colored Datsun B210 station wagon. (For those who may not know, Datsun is the former name of Nissan cars.) Yeah, this […]
Who Are You Pushing?
Rick and Dick Hoyt Some of you may have heard of the story of Rick Hoyt and his father Dick. In 1977 Rick heard of a 5-mile run to raise money and awareness for a local lacrosse athlete who was paralyzed in an accident. Rick approached his Dad to participate in this fundraiser. The only […]
Do You Have A Teddy Roosevelt-Like Leader’s Vision Perspective?
Follow the Leader A great leader has followers. People who stand by your side. People who embrace your vision. They will step in when you step out. You trust them, and they act in alliance with the organization’s – and your – mission. Leadership is Influence John Maxwell puts it simply: “Leadership is influence.” […]
Can Emotional Intelligence Help Hair Stylists?
People and Social Skills in Business Equals Success There are numerous studies of high emotional intelligence (EQ) and business persons, sales and marketing individuals, as well as CEO’s and leaders. Harvard Business Review has numerous articles documenting these traits (https://hbr.org/2015/04/how-emotional-intelligence-became-a-key-leadership-skill) for example. But can a high level of emotional intelligence help hair stylists also? […]