Summary: <p>In this episode Scott Eblin joins us to talk about the power of presence and character traits of effective leaders. </p> <h3>HIGHLIGHTS</h3> <ul> <li><strong>The tremendous importance of presence in order for us to be effective</strong></li> <li>How being in roles where you’re close can impact your career</li> <li><strong>Lessons learned in communication and psychology from the world of politics </strong></li> <li>Thinking beyond achievement of our goals </li> <li><strong>Finding intersection between what brings you joy and the world needs</strong></li> <li>What separates top executives from the rest of the pack </li> <li><strong>The importance of effective listening and leadership </strong></li> <li>Why we need to question what we’re doing and how we’re living </li> </ul> <p></p> <h3>BOOKS AND RESOURCES</h3> <p><a href="http://aj-leon.com/pursuitofeverything/the-life-and-times-of-a-remarkable-misfits/">The Life and Times of a Remarkable Misfit</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Overworked-Overwhelmed-Mindfulness-Scott-Eblin/dp/1118910664">Overworked and Overwhelmed: The Mindfulness Alternative</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Next-Level-Insiders-Executive/dp/1857885554">The Next Level: What Insider’s Know About Executive Success </a></p> <p></p> <p><em><a href="http://eblingroup.com/">Scott Eblin</a> is the co-founder and president of The Eblin Group, a professional development firm committed to helping executives and managers improve their leadership presence by being fully present.</em></p>
