Wes Friesen

Wes Friesen

Wes Friesen is a proven leader and developer of high performing teams and has extensive experience in both the corporate and non-profit worlds. A former in-plant manager, he is also an award-winning university instructor and speaker, and is the president of Solomon Training and Development, which provides leadership, management and team building training. His book, Your Team Can Soar! contains 42 valuable lessons that will inspire you, and give you practical pointers to help you—and your team—soar to new heights of performance. Your Team Can Soar! can be ordered from Xulonpress.com/bookstore or wesfriesen.com. Wes can be contacted at wesmfriesen@gmail.com.

Leading From the Heart
December 4, 2025 at 5:08 pm

The most effective leaders lead from their hearts. These leaders are great at making people feel appreciated. Here are 10 practical ideas to help you become a better leader.

Put People First
August 13, 2025 at 6:07 pm

The most successful organizations and teams understand and prioritize putting their employees first. Here are 10 ideas to do just that.

The Power of Positive Leadership
July 3, 2025 at 12:15 pm

Research has shown that positive leadership drives great results. Here are a few strategies for being a positive leader on your team.

Creating A Culture of Caring
May 23, 2025 at 1:05 pm

Here are 10 tips to create a culture of caring to help attract, retain, and engage the workers we need to be successful.

Power!
May 2, 2025 at 5:36 pm

Experts have identified 10 primary bases of power. Let’s dive into how you can leverage each of these to lead your team to success.

Culture: Driver of Success or Failure
April 17, 2025 at 8:15 pm

Developing a positive culture for an organization is critical for our success. Here are some tips to help you build your team’s culture