Over the years, as an event planner, I have had the privilege of working with some exceptional leaders across many industries. The events executed for these visionaries were a highlight, as there was flow, ease and clear lines of communication. I maintain that how an event is created, is how it will be received. Organize from a place of mutual respect, authenticity, honesty and integrity and the guests seem to come away from the event having integrated those principles. I have always had great working relationships with my clients but at a recent networking gathering a fellow small business owner asked the question of the group, “Does the leadership style of a client dictate the success of an event?” It started a lively conversation. There were a few colleagues who seemed to have experienced a negative style of leadership that had impacted their ability to execute their events perfectly.