Why Listening Is a Leadership Skill We Teach Early

PEP participant Kristopher delivering a leadership presentation during the Prison Entrepreneurship Program, showcasing growth and public speaking skills

Leadership Starts with Listening When most people think about leadership, they picture confidence, communication, or decision-making. At PEP, we start somewhere else: listening. It’s one of the first skills participants practice, and one of the most transformative. Why? Because real leadership is about connection, trust, and understanding; none of which can happen without the ability […]

How PEP Reinforces Emotional Intelligence

Incarcerated man participating in a Prison Entrepreneurship Program event, standing and speaking into a microphone during a session with fellow PEP participants

More Than Business While PEP teaches entrepreneurship, its deeper impact lies in personal transformation. At the heart of that transformation is emotional intelligence; the ability to understand, manage, and express one’s emotions with awareness and empathy. It’s one of the most important skills a leader can have. It’s also one of the most overlooked areas […]