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Coaching, Mindsets and Neuroscience
Earlier this week I was fortunate to attend a ‘VIP Meet-up and Fireside Chat’ hosted by David Meltzer, legendary sports executive,...
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Jan 26, 20241 min read
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Catching up with Barbara Barrett
The stars aligned once again, this time offering the chance for my wife and I to meet a dear friend while we are both visiting South...
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Jan 23, 20241 min read
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EDA Inc in the house
So great to start the year by catching up with Bonnie Hagemann while we are both in Florida. Bonnie is CEO of edainc.io and co-founder of...
kenpasternak
Jan 7, 20241 min read
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AI, Mickey Mouse, and jobs of the future
Much is being written about the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence on jobs in the future. What tasks will be eliminated? What...
kenpasternak
Dec 12, 20232 min read
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AWESOME!!!
Have you noticed that some words in the English language have become devalued? A British comedian for example, recalls a friend being...
kenpasternak
Nov 28, 20232 min read
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The Impossible F1 Dream
The first Las Vegas Grand Prix since the early 1980’s took place this week. After a literally bumpy start during the first practice...
kenpasternak
Nov 21, 20232 min read
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Four LIFO Strategies to improve effectiveness with others
In several recent posts I have discussed the Life Orientations (LIFO) Method and its value in development self-awareness and improving...
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Nov 14, 20232 min read
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PATL in Leader to Leader journal
I am delighted to announce that my article, “Leadership Lessons from Formula 1 Motor Racing” has been published in “Leader to Leader,”...
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Nov 8, 20231 min read
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The LIFO Method 4 Behavioral Styles
Continuing my discussion of the LIFO Method which focuses on strengths of leaders, teams, and all individuals. The approach is about...
kenpasternak
Nov 7, 20232 min read
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100 Coaches meeting in London
Delighted to be in London yesterday to attend a meeting of '100 Coaches' facilitated by the incomparable Marshall Goldsmith. A wonderful...
kenpasternak
Nov 6, 20231 min read
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The Strengths - Weakness Paradox
Continuing my explanation of the LIFO Method as discussed in “Managing Your Strengths” which Alan Katcher and I published in 2002. My...
kenpasternak
Oct 31, 20232 min read
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Reframing the "Golden Rule"
In my post last week, I referred to a book I co-authored in 2002 with the late Allan Katcher, Ph.D., titled Managing Your Strengths....
kenpasternak
Oct 24, 20232 min read
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5 guidelines for giving effective FEEDBACK
In a recent post I shared a personal anecdote about my granddaughter which spoke to the motivational value of positive feedback....
kenpasternak
Oct 17, 20232 min read
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The passing of a great diplomat
One of the last times I saw President Martti Ahtisaari (1937-2023), 2008 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, was in 2017 at the celebration of...
kenpasternak
Oct 16, 20231 min read
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Valuable affirming feedback
Much is written about the importance of FEEDBACK in helping us become more effective in how we relate to others at work or in our lives...
kenpasternak
Oct 3, 20231 min read
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The Fabulous Magicians of Basketball are a Constant!
As a child I had a collection of 8mm films that I would show on the wall using my dad’s projector. They were only 8 minutes long and...
kenpasternak
Sep 30, 20232 min read
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What is the recipe for happiness?
Earlier this year I was interviewed by Noi Ha Nguyen for his excellent podcast. This week he posted it on LinkedIn with this...
kenpasternak
Sep 29, 20231 min read
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Formula 1 and the importance of well-being
I had a chance to talk with Chaim Oren, a fellow Hintsa Performance brand ambassador based in Israel We had a wide ranging discussion...
kenpasternak
Sep 20, 20231 min read
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Exploding Turkeys - 2 years old
It has been said that time does not pass, it continues. I continue to travel, speak at conferences, and teach executives, but would like...
kenpasternak
Jul 11, 20231 min read
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100 Coaches Annual Meeting 2023 Nashville
I was privileged to attend the Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches annual meeting in Nashville this past weekend. It was an experience that...
kenpasternak
Jul 4, 20231 min read
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