There is so much talk these days about the importance of mentorship. It seems like people feel that their career can’t be successful without one. I sometimes get the image of a Carol Burnett character hunched over in a dark, dusty, back office saying, “If only I’d had a mentor…” It’s true. There are times …
Last night I watched Chariots of Fire again. It’s the story of the team of British runners who swept the 1924 Olympics, and centers on two men, Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell. While both win gold medals, the camera focuses twice on Harold Abrahams watching Eric Liddell run. Though Abrahams runs with immense determination, he …
Naughty or Nice? This Fall I conducted over 30 360° assessment debriefs with business school students in New York City. These are sessions where together we review their leadership styles and talk about feedback they’ve gotten from colleagues. It is fascinating. Despite being proven leaders who are attending a top business school, they almost universally …
If you’ve ever found youself saying, “If I only had X, I’d be happy, successful, rich…”, you are not alone. Related to this, many of us tend to have a vision of someone who does just what we do, but is loved by everyone, has a devoted mentor, is efficient and effective, and never has …
In last Saturday’s job section of the New York Times, there was an article called, “Follow a Career Passion? Let it Follow You,” in which the author, Cal Newport, rebuffs what he calls the “Cult of Passion,” saying that we find our passion by doing a job, not the other way around. It may surprise you …
There is something wonderful about this time of year. The weather feels fresh, it’s back to school, and it feels like anything is possible. In fact, it was this time four years ago that I started Clear Strategy Coaching. Right before the October 2008 crash. Oops! I remember so clearly that my wonderful coach, Ron …
I recently had a realization. Less of an Oprah moment and more of a long, slow turn on a country road. In other words, hard-earned. I realized that the vision I had for myself over the next few years was based on outside markers of success, not on my own. The vision was impressive, “important,” …
“I want to have meaning in my work.” It’s something I hear a lot as a coach. Most of us want to have a sense of purpose, and to feel like we are recognized for it. As it turns out, this is no small request. Dan Pink identifies purpose as one of three key factors …
7 Things My Parents Taught Me About Today’s Careers My father died just over a year ago. It’s still hard to believe he’s gone, but I feel so lucky to have had him as a father. He had a great work ethic, and specially in his later years, he was a great supporter of me, …
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There are two kinds of “being stuck” I commonly see in my work. Both are important to know about. Chronic, cyclical stuckness. This is the kind of being stuck that goes on for years. It is typically around something that you want, but just don’t go for. And unlike moving forward, where you want something …
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