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The Value That is Retreat

Posted on October 26th, 2021

Retreat. It’s something unique to each member of the EFBC. I think I am going on my baker’s dozenth Retreat tomorrow, and I am really stoked for it. This year we are going to Union Pier, MI to a house… Read more→

Posted in BlogTagged CEO retreat, executive retreat, peer groups

Introducing Neil O’Donnell, EFBC President 2021-2022

Posted on July 26th, 2021

I became a member of the EFBC (then FBC) over a decade ago. At the time, I was very uncertain as to how I would fit in to the overall group and my Forum. I met with TAU and we… Read more→

Posted in BlogTagged family business, forum, peer groups
Neil ODonnell

What Makes EFBC Different? 5 Reasons Why We’re the Right Fit

Posted on June 22nd, 2021

Emotional Intelligence from the Inside Out EFBC’s philosophy is not to give advice. Instead, we share experiences to help develop emotional intelligence skills. At EFBC, our community embraces an overarching set of emotional intelligence (EI) protocols that make the EFBC… Read more→

Posted in BlogTagged Advisory Boards, chicago peer groups, EO, peer groups, vistage chicago
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Flexing Our Social Muscle

Posted on April 27th, 2021

In July, we are welcoming a handful of new members to our Board of Directors. Included in that handful is Dave Westerman, the President of Carbit Paint and incoming Forum Director for the EFBC. Together, Dave and I collaborated on… Read more→

Posted in BlogTagged back to work, forum, peer groups, post pandemic, social distance

Better Leaders are Better Listeners

Posted on January 15th, 2021

We have all heard that communication is key, but how many of us truly believe we’re good at it? Not only do we live in an often polarized society, but the ways we communicate are different in the digital age…. Read more→

Posted in Blog, Past ProgramsTagged active listening, communication tips, emotional intelligence, listening skills, peer groups, tough conversations
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President’s Message – Transitions

Posted on September 17th, 2020

A few years ago, I decided to leave my forum. I loved my forum and still do, but I needed a change. In large part, I gained the confidence to leave from my forum. I was prepared and energized to… Read more→

Posted in BlogTagged change, Diverse Forums, forum, peer groups

President’s Message – Leaning on Community in Trying Times

Posted on May 5th, 2020

Hope everyone is feeling well and staying healthy as even more change has happened. As I mentioned in my last newsletter, we are all at mission control at our companies making decisions and reacting to a daily moving target. I’m… Read more→

Posted in EFBC 25th AnniversaryTagged business innovation, covid19, peer groups

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