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.
At the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)®, we believe the most powerful force in any organization is its people. We partner with organizations worldwide to build leaders and the leadership ecosystems around them, applying our nearly 60 years of experience and research to convert leadership potential into a measurable performance advantage. CCL designs and delivers custom leadership solutions, open-enrollment programs, leadership coaching services, assessments, and enterprise leadership development subscriptions for clients across North America, Europe, India, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
At the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)®, we believe the most powerful force in any organization is its people. We partner with organizations worldwide to build leaders and the leadership ecosystems around them, applying our nearly 60 years of experience and research to convert leadership potential into a measurable performance advantage. CCL designs and delivers custom leadership solutions, open-enrollment programs, leadership coaching services, assessments, and enterprise leadership development subscriptions for clients across North America, Europe, India, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
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