Leadership As Art: Be a Good Host

October 24, 2014
Hosted by Cheryl Esposito

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Cheryl Esposito welcomes Mark McKergow, PhD, director of The Centre for Solutions Focus at Work, physicist & best-selling author. His newest book is Host: Six New Roles of Engagement for Teams, Organizations, Communities, & Movements. Mark McKergow says, “The secret ingredient of successful organizations is engagement of their people.” As a physicist, Mark worked with teams decommissioning a nuclear reactor. Engagement on every level was vital. How leaders create the environment for that is a challenge. Mark’s answer: “Host Leadership.” Ever thought of yourself as a host to your organization? Hosting has ancient roots across all cultures. The role is familiar to most- hosting gatherings, houseguests, world dignitaries, etc. Turns out the art of good hosting can up your game as a leader. If you want to build engagement in your organization, listen in & put these strategies to work! Join Cheryl Esposito & Mark McKergow to refine your leadership skills with the art of hosting!

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Cheryl Esposito

Cheryl Esposito is on a mission: to bring the leader in you to life. She is founder of ALEXSA CONSULTING, an Executive Coaching firm, an author and international speaker. Cheryl and her team coach international CEOs & leaders, cultivating self-awareness and transformational behaviors, creating extraordinary results. She brings the best out of thought leaders, expanding the realm of possibilities. Are you ready to turn business as usual into business that matters? Take your leadership to the next level! Learn more… Cheryl’s book In the Spirit of Leadership: A Vision Into A Different Future is the 2009 Axiom Business Book Awards Bronze Medal winner. The audio book version is the Nautilus Book Awards 2009 Silver Award winner! Get the book!

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