Josh Dietrich

  • Journal of Awareness

    It usually takes three nudges from the universe for me to get the message. Last week’s blog post on The Hero’s Journey was the third time I mentioned journaling more formally. As I wrote that post, I knew it was time to lean into this topic. When I pick up on a sign from the universe, it…

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  • The Hero’s Journey

    Reconnecting with a friend from high school, I shared my all-time favorite quote by Joseph Campbell (you can read it here). As we spoke, she noted Joseph Campbell’s writing about the Hero’s* Journey. One aspect of that journey is that the hero encounters obstacles. Facing and overcoming those obstacles are essential steps in the journey…

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  • Transitions

    Our lives are filled with transitions, both planned and unplanned. I have worked with clients who are positioning themselves for success as they start a new role, and I have also helped many clients and friends deal with the transition of an unexpected job loss. With the increase in layoffs in the technology sector, the…

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  • On Hiring

    Few things are as exciting as the opportunity to hire someone new onto your team. Few things are as stressful as when you and your team must do extra work to account for the open position. Here are some of my favorite tips for managers to ensure they find the best person for the job.…

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  • Managing Managers

    Every professional transition, whether a promotion, a diagonal move, or switching to a new organization, requires a shift in perspective. Techniques that served you well in your prior role may be less relevant in the new one, and you undoubtedly need to acquire new knowledge and develop new skills. One of the most pivotal shifts…

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  • What AI Can Teach Us About NI

    With the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) platforms like ChatGPT and Google Bard, the promises and risks of AI have moved from the realm of philosophers and futurist thinkers to our mainstream conversations. We can learn important lessons from this discussion by drawing parallels between our experience with artificial intelligence and our natural intelligence (NI) – our brains.…

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  • Clearing the Fog

    I was deeply concerned. I was in my early 40s, leading a global engineering organization. I was proud of the combination of talent, skill, and effort that had propelled me to this leadership level. Confident in my abilities, I faced an emerging challenge I had never encountered before. My brain wasn’t working. For the first…

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  • Flashlights and Floodlights

    So much of our learning and growth begins with self-awareness. Whether it’s part of my personal evolution or my work with clients, I love pulling back the curtain on some undiscovered aspect of existence and generating a shift in perspective by examining it under the illuminating light of flashlights and floodlights. Today I want to…

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  • Productivity Anthology

    If you follow my blog regularly, you know I am passionate about productivity. I taught my first productivity-related class over fifteen years ago, helping my Datatel colleagues embrace Microsoft OneNote for digital note-taking. My daily planning and email management course remains one of my most popular classes. I’ve recently had the privilege of doing productivity…

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  • This Space Intentionally Left Blank

    I’m celebrating the US holiday with some downtime. See you next week. Schedule time with Josh.

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