Make Monday Mornings Not Suck: Eric Harkins on Real Leadership

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What if the secret to transforming workplace culture is simply refusing to tolerate bad leadership?

Rosie sits down with Eric Harkins, leadership consultant, keynote speaker, and author of “Great Leaders Make Sure Monday Mornings Don't Suck.” With over 25 years of experience reshaping how leaders lead, Eric shares the two critical things that keep organizations from being great, and what to do about them. Together, they unpack why underperformance and toxic leadership persist, even in companies striving for people-first cultures.

From the importance of courageous conversations to building a leadership model rooted in self-awareness, Eric lays out his practical LEAD framework to create workplaces people actually want to show up for. If you've ever rolled your eyes on a Monday morning or felt stuck working with someone who drains your energy, this episode is your call to action.

Get ready to laugh, learn, and rethink what it really means to show up as a leader.

About Eric Harkins

Eric Harkins is the President and Founder of GKG Search & Outplacement, a Minneapolis-based consulting firm that helps organizations Get, Keep, and Grow talent. He is also an Amazon #1 best-selling author of: Great Leaders Make Sure Monday Morning Doesn’t Suck.

His goal is simple: Help every company he works with make sure Monday morning doesn’t suck for their employees. Eric is a motivational speaker, consultant, executive coach, and an expert in helping companies create a culture that high performers want to be a part of.

During his 25-year career in corporate America, Eric held leadership roles ranging from Manager to Chief Human Resources and Chief Administrative Officer.

 

 

Key Takeaways:

  • Leadership starts with self-awareness and accountability
  • Under-performers destroy culture faster than anything
  • Courageous conversations are non-negotiable for real leadership
  • Subject matter experts don’t equal good people leaders
  • Build teams where Monday mornings don’t suck

Resources:

Get Eric's book: Great Leaders Make Sure Monday Mornings Don't Suck
Connect with Eric on LinkedIn
Check out Eric's website for more!

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