Bryan Bennett, Author at Elite Leadership Academy

September 27, 2021September 27, 2021

Empathy Is The Most Important Leadership Skill According To Research

We have long identified empathy is a top leadership quality and it’s one of the qualities that the best leaders are ‘wired’ with.

It’s taking on a new level of meaning and priority. Far from a soft approach it can drive significant business results.

You always knew demonstrating empathy is positive for people, but new research demonstrates its importance for everything from innovation to retention. Great leadership requires a fine mix of all kinds of skills to create the conditions for engagement, happiness and performance, and empathy tops the list of what leaders must get right.

July 29, 2021October 1, 2021

The Leadership Lesson We Should All Learn From Olympic Champion Simone Biles

Those that have followed me or engaged in one of my leadership programs know that the leadership development process I created was originally based on the way elite athletes have trained for decades. In short, they assess their abilities, create a vision which they execute on, reflect on how they performed and receive regular coaching feedback.

I have had the pleasure of interviewing and researching several elite athletes over the years. This includes championship athletes from several sports and Olympic medalists. The one thing they have in common is their drive to compete at an elite level.

Selected as a featured post in Writing on LinkedIn

June 18, 2021August 9, 2021

Ten Healthcare Leadership Lessons from the Hamilton Musical

I’m looking forward to leading this leadership webinar on lessons from the Hamilton Musical for AMN Healthcare. It should be very enlightening and a lot of fun!

Topic: Ten Healthcare Leadership Lessons from Hamilton the Musical

May 12, 2021January 4, 2022

TYLER PERRY – 2020 ELITE LEADERSHIP IMPACT AWARD RECIPIENT

Tyler is a world-renowned producer, director, actor, screenwriter, playwright, author, songwriter, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He learned early on the value of reflecting in his life. After enduring a difficult childhood, he discovered the therapeutic benefits of journaling while watching an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show. These painful reflections became the foundation for his first play, “I Know I’ve Been Changed,” which he wrote, produced, directed, starred in and rewrote until the show was opening to packed theaters and rave reviews.

Embracing journaling helped Tyler to better understand, unload and heal, but it is also used as a leadership tool to help leaders prepare for future challenges. When Tyler looks back at what he faced in the past, he is inspired and encouraged with his future. This understanding of his past is probably what drives his philanthropic work. Tyler has built a filmmaking empire as well as a humanitarian one.

Learn more about Tyler and his practice of leadership and humanitarian work.

May 11, 2021January 4, 2022

MAYA MOORE – 2020 ELITE LEADERSHIP IMPACT AWARD RECIPIENT

In 2017, Maya Moore was named Sports Illustrated’s Performer of the Year after leading the Minnesota Lynx to their 4th WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association) Championship. This was after winning back-to-back NCAA Women’s Basketball Championships with the University of Connecticut, a WNBA Finals MVP, two WNBA All-Star Game MVPs, two Olympic gold medals and the WNBA Rookie of the Year Award. She was called “the greatest winner in the history of women’s basketball (with the best yet to come),” also by Sports Illustrated. In 2019, she decided to put a pause on her basketball career to help an inmate wrongly convicted of a crime.

May 10, 2021January 4, 2022

GORDON GEE – 2020 ELITE LEADERSHIP IMPACT AWARD RECIPIENT

President Gee is known for his straightforward approach to things, his bow ties and the hundreds of selfies he has taken with students. He is one of the best practitioners of social leadership you will ever meet or hear about. He extensively uses of social media to communicate and connect with his audience. He has tens of thousands of Twitter, Facebook and Instagram followers.

May 7, 2021January 4, 2022

ROBERT FORD – 2020 ELITE LEADERSHIP IMPACT AWARD RECIPIENT

Robert Ford succeeded Abbott’s long-time CEO, Miles D. White, on March 31, 2020 right at the beginning of the pandemic. According to the World Health Organization, testing will be the key to beating the coronavirus pandemic. Robert and Abbott, stepped up to help make this come to fruition.

May 6, 2021January 4, 2022

JOHN COURIS – 2020 ELITE LEADERSHIP IMPACT AWARD RECIPIENT

Congratulations to Elite Leadership IMPACT Award recipient, John Couris, President & CEO of Tampa General Hospital (TGH). His mission is to make TGH the safest and most innovative academic health system in America. As a leader in the health care industry, John has achieved success through innovation, technological integration and strategic collaborations.

May 5, 2021May 5, 2021

2020 ELITE LEADERSHIP IMPACT AWARD RECIPIENTS

Join us in congratulating the 2020 Elite Leadership IMPACT Award recipients. These are the people who make an impact in their organizations, in their industry and in their communities. These are exceptional leaders that people want to work for, people want to hear, and people want to know. Last year, was a tough year for all of us, but these leaders have shown how to continue to make an impact in the face of a pandemic, social justice or both. I have been truly moved by the leadership they have shown.

April 26, 2021May 7, 2021

2020 ELITE LEADERSHIP IMPACT AWARD RECIPIENT ANNOUNCEMENT

On May 5th, the 2020 Elite Leadership IMPACT Award recipients will be announced. These are the persons who best exemplify the principles of Elite Leadership through the impact they make in their daily practice of leadership. This award is for leaders who are making an impact in their organization, an impact in their industry and an impact in their community. These are the exceptional leaders that people want to work for, people want to hear, and people want to know.