Better leaders create better results. How do you become a better leader-an easy-to-follow leader? It's simpler than you think.

Learn how to cut through the noise and the myths surrounding current leadership development trends to focus on what's always been at the heart of leadership: who you are and what you stand for-your values, your character.

People follow values, not skills or expertise. And once you've learned what your values are and openly wear them in your environment, leading becomes effortless. You connect with your people and find common ground by simply telling them what's important to you. And more-your values create the culture where you want to live and work.

Values are the rules of the culture. Communicating your values makes you easy to follow.

Kris Mailepors is an executive coach, positive change consultant, and speaker. For over 20 years, Kris has shaped leaders in healthcare, finance, retail, automotive, and other industries with his completely unique and fresh approaches to thriving as a leader. He focuses on the concept that professional growth is a deeply personal undertaking that can never be one size fits all. In his spare time, Kris supports youth services including the Boys and Girls Club. He loves being in nature and takes his dog, SunnyBear, with him whenever he can. Kris completed his MBA at the University of Otago in New Zealand, where some of the world's best business minds engage with students.

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