Eric Franco, Founder of Franco I/O Consulting

In this episode, we're thrilled to bring you an engaging conversation with Eric Franco, the founder of Franco I/O Consulting and a distinguished leader in organizational development. Throughout our discussion, Eric shares his remarkable journey from the ground floor to leadership excellence. We delve into the importance of coaching culture in businesses, exploring its impact on reducing attrition and providing valuable tips for organizational success. Eric's expertise in distinguishing between leaders and managers, along with strategies to develop effective leaders, offers valuable insights for listeners aspiring to enhance their leadership skills. We also explore the phenomenon of imposter syndrome and its impact on leaders advancing into executive positions. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion with Eric Franco, a true luminary in organizational development, and gain valuable advice to enhance your leadership journey.   *Notable Awards and Recognitions*  Founder of Franco I/O Consulting. Recognized as a Top Latino Leader at the 2022 National Latino Leadership Conference. Over 20 years of experience consulting, coaching, and developing leaders across multiple industries and Fortune 500 organizations. Business Psychologist and Author of "THE INTROVERT NINJA." Expertise in organizational development, using tools of industrial/organizational psychology and the Introvert H.E.A.R. Model. Collaborated with notable companies including USA Today Network, Raytheon, Chicanos Por La Causa, and more.   Few Key Takeaways: Introvert H.E.A.R. Model Honor- Honor who you are, the strengths, capabilities and who you are as an individual. Energy - What creates energy and drains energy.  Action - Put things in motion in order to get where you want to be. Review - After action review. What worked, what didn't work, what needs to be changed, and what can stay the same for the next round. Tips to reducing negative attrition: Control what you can control- Organizational structure must provide opportunities for individuals within the organization to grow and develop.  Must have a great culture. Everyone aligns with the core values, mission, ethics, and which direction the company is headed. Leaders must create a space for employees to grow and be happy.       Eric's Books: The Introvert Ninja: Franco, Eric : Amazon.com: Books   How to connect with Eric: Franco I/O Consulting | Home (francoioconsulting.com) Schedule a session here: https://calendly.com/eric-1074  Email: [email protected] Cell: (520) 440-4050  **Make sure to mention Business Leaders of America in order to receive 15% off any Franco I/O Consulting packages!   Show Notes: [2:00] Brief background on Eric and how he got to where he is today. [:] Eric speaks about his book, Introvert Ninja, and how the introvert H.E.A.R. model came to fruition. [12:20] Why coaching is so valuable and how to create a "Coaching Culture" within your organization. [15:05] Tips to reducing attrition. [18:05] Key differences between leaders and managers and how to develop managers into leaders. [20:14] Imposter syndrome and how it can impact organizations. [24:11] Franco I/O Consulting [28:27] How to engage with Eric and utilize his services. [29:42] Advice Eric would give to existing and emerging leaders who are looking to either become leaders or become better leaders within their organizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices