In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks about having a CEO mindset with Christine Gaze. She shares her turning point of wanting to change how conferences and meetings are handled to allow more thought-sharing and engagement, especially from the team. Christine also shares what a disengaged leader looks like, so make sure you tune in because you might be unintentionally disengaging yourself not only from meetings but from your team.Christine Gaze is the founder and managing partner of Purpose Consulting Group, LLC, a practice management consulting firm that develops comprehensive thought leadership and training programs to engage and advance financial professionals. Over the course of her career, she has developed programs that have influenced top advisors in all channels and generated billions in new assets.Christine is the former Head of Practice Management at TD Ameritrade, where she and her team developed a practice management platform to attract and educate mega advisors. Previously, she was Managing Director and Head of Professional Development at AllianceBernstein and was instrumental in the formation of the practice management consulting group at Wachovia Securities. Christine is also intimately familiar with educating advisors in the field, having led private banking sales teams at both Morgan Stanley and Prudential Securities. Christine built her foundation in financial services as a successful advisor at Merrill Lynch whichcontinues to inform her approach to this day.Want to learn more about Christine Gaze and Purpose Consulting Group?Website: https://www.purposeconsultinggroup.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinegaze/Show notes:[2:25] The mistakes a leader can make from the lens of Christine[5:10] Becoming aware of a well-run or an ineffective meeting[9:22] Righting the wrongs[14:59] How Christine changed the way conferences/meetings were conducted[18:33] The importance of staying focused and engaged during meetings, especially if you are a leader[22:47] What questions should leaders be asking to approach a meeting better?[25:54] Take time and give space for you and your organization to think through things[29:07] Where to find more about Christine    [30:31] OutroGet a copy of Tomorrow's Leader on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/huseae9hText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right NowFor questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com