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By Request
When I coach leaders, we discuss a wide range of topics, such as strengthening relationships, moving from mentoring to coaching, or improving personal productivity. Of all the topics, one stands out as the most prevalent. Nearly every leader I have ever worked with has wanted to improve their ability to delegate effectively. One challenge is…
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Celebrating Three Years
Three years ago, I formally launched Arete Pursuits and began my executive coaching career. Since increased fulfillment was the primary motivation for the change, I’ve used a life account to track my level of fulfillment. It’s been a solid 5 out of 5 every quarter. Today, I want to share a few updates on how…
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Two Ears. One Mouth. One Brain.
You’ve probably heard the adage that we have two ears and one mouth for a reason. We should listen twice as much as we speak. I will add that we have one brain. When you are “listening,” what is your brain doing? During my leadership career, I was trained on active listening so many times…
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The Council of Joshes
I’ve anticipated today’s post for months. I’m sharing one of my favorite techniques for personal reflection. Several of my clients have employed this technique to build their own council, and I hope I can inspire you to do the same. The Birth of The Council My Council of Joshes began to form one morning during…
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Just a Little Patience
I have learned many lessons over the years. The lesson of practicing patience must be important, as I’ve had to learn it and re-learn it countless times. Anticipation If you are of a certain age, you probably remember the commercial for Heinz Ketchup featuring Carly Simon’s “Anticipation.” One child complains to the other about how…
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Your First 90 Days
My client base is experiencing a season of transition. Several clients are starting new jobs at new organizations. Others have been promoted and are adapting to new responsibilities (and letting go of old ones). A few have picked up additional roles through a side hustle. Even if your role hasn’t changed in years, I recommend…
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The Neuroscience of Doing and Being
Recently, I offered a formal definition for teliodosis: A state of living characterized by the integration of doing and being, where actions are naturally aligned with a deep sense of presence and purpose, fostering a harmonious and fulfilling life. The interplay between doing and being also plays out in our brains, and when we understand…
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Dragonfly
I spent the past week on vacation visiting my Partner in Wonder. True to form, our week was filled with wonder, including many moments of synchronicity. We noticed many dragonflies throughout the week, which caused us to look up the symbolism of Dragonfly as a spirit animal. Here’s ChatGPT’s take: As a spirit animal, the…
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Refining Teliodosis
I introduced the term teliodosis in March of 2023. What began as a simple exercise exploring the integration of conflicting values grew into something far more meaningful. Over the past 18 months, my understanding of the concept has evolved. I now embrace teliodosis as a way of life. Today, I’ll refine the definition of teliodosis,…
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Social Connections
Today’s post builds upon my meaningful conversations post.* That post appeared to resonate with many of you based on the reactions. Perhaps most importantly, my mom loved it. 💙 I am sure part of what resonates is the emphasis on social connections. This is a key area in many formulas for happiness and one that…
