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F1 catches fire in USA
The Formula 1 season has ended, but while in Florida, I had to stop in one of the Racing Miami stores. Last year’s inaugural Miami...
kenpasternak
Nov 29, 20221 min read
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Leadership in the Future
It was great sharing views about leadership with an illustrious panel organized by Dr. Abe Khoureis and Paul McCarthy. Check it out at:...
kenpasternak
Nov 17, 20221 min read
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Memory to savor
The Helsinki Book Fair opened today and right on cue social media reminded me of the same event four years ago. At that time, I did a...
kenpasternak
Oct 27, 20221 min read
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Motivation and Continual Learning
When speaking to audiences about business lessons from Formula 1 racing, I am often asked, how do teams that have little chance of...
kenpasternak
Oct 18, 20222 min read
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It's All About the Company's Culture
I was privileged to participate in the ‘Culture Day’ of Scania’s Emissions Solutions Division at their headquarters in Södertälje,...
kenpasternak
Sep 27, 20221 min read
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In Remembrance
Like so many others around the world, I watched the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, witnessing precision pageantry as only the British...
kenpasternak
Sep 22, 20221 min read
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A great read about social responsibility in today's companies
I’ve been continuing my catch-up of summer reading. If you are looking for a guide to understand how businesses are developing social...
kenpasternak
Sep 20, 20221 min read
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Mexican Independence Day Celebration
This afternoon I had a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the CCXII Anniversary of the Independence of Mexico with Ambassador Ernesto...
kenpasternak
Sep 16, 20221 min read
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A Speedy Recovery or Not
Sending best wishes for a speedy recovery to Alex Albon, WilliamsF1 driver, who missed the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix at Monza last...
kenpasternak
Sep 15, 20222 min read
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Serendipity
The more time I am privileged to spend on earth I am struck by the feeling that “timing is everything.” The 1981 crisp, autumn afternoon...
kenpasternak
Sep 13, 20221 min read
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Dorie Clark shout out
I very much appreciate Dorie Clark's Twitter shout-out for 'Exploding Turkeys.'
kenpasternak
Sep 4, 20221 min read
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Deja Vu all over again
THIS PAST WEEKEND IT WAS ANNOUNCED THAT AUDI, PART OF THE VOLKSWAGEN GROUP, WILL JOIN FORMULA 1 FROM THE 2026 SEASON AS A POWER UNIT...
kenpasternak
Aug 30, 20222 min read
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An Excellent Late Summer Afternoon
Yesterday, my wife, Harriet, and I attended the Annual Garden Party of the British & Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce in Finland ry at...
kenpasternak
Aug 26, 20221 min read
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Life is Awesome
I’m back in Helsinki after an amazing trip to the USA that refreshed my heart, my soul, and my brain. First stop Seattle for a reunion...
kenpasternak
Aug 23, 20221 min read
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"If Tomorrow Never Comes"
While attending a reunion of Marshall Goldsmith's 100 Coaches group in Nashville this past weekend, we were treated to outstanding...
kenpasternak
Aug 16, 20222 min read
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A memorable experience in Nashville
So grateful to have just experienced an inspiring weekend in Nashville listening to Marshall Goldsmith generously sharing his wisdom...
kenpasternak
Aug 15, 20221 min read
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Lucky to have a learned advisor
I am enjoying some very thought-provoking and stimulating sessions here in Seattle at the Academy of Management Annual meetings. I was ...
kenpasternak
Aug 8, 20221 min read
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PATL on display at AOM in Seattle
Great to be in Seattle at the Academy of Management's Annual Meetings. Over 8000 business school professors, PhD candidates and...
kenpasternak
Aug 6, 20221 min read
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The Unexpected Sneezing Attack
Monty Norman, a British film composer and singer, best known for composing the ‘James Bond Theme,” passed away recently. It has been...
kenpasternak
Jul 19, 20222 min read
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Happy One Year Anniversary
It is hard to believe that one year has passed since the publication of my latest book, “Exploding Turkeys and Spare Trousers, Adventures...
kenpasternak
Jul 5, 20221 min read
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