The Value That is Retreat
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→
Introducing Neil O’Donnell, EFBC President 2021-2022
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→
What Makes EFBC Different? 5 Reasons Why We’re the Right Fit
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→
Flexing Our Social Muscle
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→
Better Leaders are Better Listeners
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→
President’s Message – Transitions
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→
President’s Message – Leaning on Community in Trying Times
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→
