On September 16, 2025, CCL’s Senior Research Scientist Diane Bergeron presented research on listening and the role that action plays in leadership at the virtual HERO Forum.
HERO (Health Enhancement Research Organization) is a member-driven national nonprofit organization dedicated to identifying and sharing best practices in the field of workplace health and wellbeing. The 2025 HERO forum aimed to bring together like-minded leaders intent on advancing best practices for health and wellbeing into workplace cultures.
For the past 25 years, HERO has been dedicated to turning science into practice in the advancement of employee and organizational wellbeing. Bergeron’s session was recorded and will be available to all HERO members.
Read more about our research-based recommendations for listening skills.
About HERO
The Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO) is a national, nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to discovering and promoting evidence-based practices that improve the health and wellbeing of employees, families, and communities. Since 1996, HERO has served as a collaborative learning hub for researchers, employer leaders, and consultants who believe in the value of people-first workplaces.

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At the Center for Creative Leadership, our drive to create a ripple effect of positive change underpins everything we do. For 50+ years, we’ve pioneered leadership development solutions for leaders at every level, from community leaders to CEOs. Consistently ranked among the top global providers of executive education, our research-based programs and solutions inspire individuals at every level in organizations across the world — including 2/3 of the Fortune 1000 — to ignite remarkable transformations.
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