This week’s episode is jam-packed with tips and strategies for success from leadership coach Ed Evarts. A veteran of the corporate world, Ed now helps leaders and teams build self-awareness so that they can self-manage more effectively. He is also the author of multiple books and the host of the Be Brave at Work podcast.

In his latest book, Drive Your Career, Ed draws from his 12 years as a leadership coach and shares stories from clients that will resonate with anyone looking for a different approach to success, one that focuses the lens on relationships. By being purposeful about building relationships with our bosses, peers, subordinates, and clients, we can gain more control over where our career goes. In our conversation, Ed talks about:

In a corporate environment where much of the focus goes to projects, meetings, and clients, and where measurements are made by deals closed or products produced, Ed brings the attention back to the benefits of taking the time to understand each other’s goals, objectives, motivations, and even biases. It’s all about relationship success and it’s well worth a listen!