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Wonder: Cure for Practicality
“What if my dream isn’t practical?” This question came from a scientist who had just finished a 10-minute journaling session describing her ideal future. I was co-teaching a 2-day Search […]
The Secrets We Keep
We all have secrets, things about ourselves we don’t want anyone to know for fear it would diminish us in the eyes of people we respect. It’s natural and appropriate […]
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You’re Fired!
“What is the one piece of advice you would give my friend who just got fired?” People often ask me this question once they learn that I mentor executives toward […]
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Anger – It’s an Inside Job
Holding on to a grievance is one way we tie ourselves to the past and limit what is possible for ourselves in the present and future. Here is a great […]
Carry On
A client sent me the inspiring 4-minute video below. On the anniversary of 9/11, it seems important to notice how dynamic life is. It always moves forward. We can lose precious […]
Unplug – Take the Digital Detox Challenge
“The thing I’m most looking forward to about this trip,” Brock said, “is unplugging from the office for two weeks. I’ve never done that before.” Brock is a successful CEO. […]
Four Ways to Acknowledge Others
Yesterday my client, Steve, asked for guidance to personalize the annual performance reviews for his five direct reports. He thinks the corporate process is sterile and wants to get across […]