Laura Berger
CED’s Shareholder Versus Stakeholder podcast series consists of compelling conversation with CEOs about whether there is a shift towards stakeholder capitalism underway and the implications of the debate on the CEOs’ leadership roles within their companies and in society.
KEY POINTS Virtuous leaders, distinguished as ethical and value-laden, often wield far more power than their counterparts. When people and true fulfillment are second to outcomes and profit, virtue is neglected. The key to effective leadership is focusing on being a person of character instead of the main character. An all-too-common pitfall many leaders experience … Read more
Laura Berger is an executive coach and achievement accelerator in work and life for leaders of some of the world’s most admired companies.
On this episode of the Coach Chat, Laurie Lawson and her co-host Bernie Siegel speak with Laura Berger, Certified Executive Coach and Founder of the Berdéo Group. They discuss how she built her coaching practice, how being a “gnat” creates opportunity 😊, advocating for mid-level career women, her journey in Costa Rica, and her … Read more
University presidents have faced unprecedented challenges throughout the pandemic. They have had to pivot on a dime and learn to live with uncertainty, all while maintaining a united front for their faculty, staff, students, and community. Let us not forget about the added visibility a university president has – every move is observed by the public – and in the age … Read more
On this episode of The Lippert Built to Lead Podcast, Kim Lisiak, Director of Leadership Development speaks with Laura Berger, Certified Executive Coach and Founder of the Berdéo Group, about going confidently in the direction of your dreams.
Since the dawn of business as we know it, the leader’s role has been to know more than their team. Historically, the command and control style of management has reigned supreme, calling for managers with a high level of specialization to impart their technical knowledge onto their direct reports and ensure that knowledge is absorbed and used correctly. However, this method … Read more
“Laura, we survived the jungle for a year. We’ve got this!” At least, I think that is what Glen said. I was too busy staring in bewilderment at the barren grocery store shelves. “Hey! I found something!” he said with more glee than a kid on a treasure hunt. “You found beans?” I bounced over to him. “Better! Canned sausage from Vienna.” I smiled at Glen, took the can from his hands, and said, “Forward progress … Read more
Voluntary quits and job openings are elevated despite layoffs. A new report from LinkedIn states more than half of U.S. workers — 61% — are considering leaving their jobs in 2023. Perhaps you yourself are ready to step on board in search of greener pastures and fulfilment. And many vibrant changes may be in store … Read more
Trust—it seems hard to find, but it is essential to our wellbeing. Trust truly shapes our lives. When we flip that switch, the lights come on. We take that left turn because the oncoming driver has activated a turn signal. Neither of these occurrences is a guarantee. Yet the human condition bends toward trust. Believing the best in people is a far more enjoyable way … Read more