Empowering Businesses with Next-Gen Leadership
Creator of the Engaged Empathy Leadership Model ™ (EELM)™
"Empathy without action is just a feeling"
-Jeff LeBlanc, DBA
Jeff LeBlanc, DBA
My Expertise
Leadership Strategist | Lecturer | Creator of the Engaged Empathy Leadership Model™
I’m Jeff LeBlanc, DBA, a leadership strategist and full-time member of the MBA teaching team at Boston University. I’ve spent over a decade working with the next generation of professionals. As a first-generation college graduate, I’ve made it my mission to redefine what effective leadership looks like in today’s workplace.
I developed the Engaged Empathy Leadership Model™ (EELM™) to help organizations not only retain talent but create environments where employees thrive. The model is rooted in three core principles—Kindness, Structure, and Fairness—designed to build trust, drive engagement, and future-proof your leadership approach in an AI-driven world.
How I Help Organizations
Helping organizations adapt to evolving workforce expectations and leadership preferences across generations.
▸ The Engaged Empathy Leadership Model™ (EELM™)
A structured, research-informed framework that blends emotional intelligence with operational clarity to build high-trust teams.
▸ Workplace Engagement & Retention
Custom strategies to reduce disengagement and turnover while improving team performance and psychological safety.
▸ Bridging Generational Leadership Gaps
Equipping leaders with the tools to manage, communicate with, and inspire Gen Z and multi-generational teams.
▸ Organizational Culture & Strategic Alignment
Aligning leadership behaviors with business goals to drive long-term resilience, adaptability, and success.
📩 Let’s Connect
Interested in working together or bringing these strategies to your organization?
Reach out at jeffleblancdba@gmail.com
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