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Make Room for PROVIDENCE, Please!

Written by Achim Nowak

Commitment is a beautiful thing - it makes room for Providence to act. Here’s how Providence shows up in my life!
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Hands-Off Is NOT a Helpful Leadership Style

Written by Achim Nowak

You dread being the micro-manager from hell. You’re proud of being a hands-off leader. Does your team need you to be a little more hands-on?
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The Problem With Being AUTHENTIC

Written by Achim Nowak

We live in an age that craves authenticity. What the heck does that actually mean? And what sort of personal choices does authenticity require?
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My Swimming Pool Lessons

Written by Achim Nowak

My Portuguese swimming-pool is teaching me lessons about civility, about life. They apply everywhere.
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3 Leadership Lessons from Bhutan

Written by Achim Nowak

Examples of horrible leadership abound. Bhutan reminded me of another way. Remember these essential leadership traits. Be THAt PERSON.
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When EFFORT Is EFFORTLESS

Written by Achim Nowak

Don’t be the person that tries too hard. When effort is required, effortlessness is our sweet spot. Consider these gateways to showing up effortlessly.
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How OPEN Is Your Door?

Written by Achim Nowak

You want to be approachable. You pride yourself on your open-door policy. Do folks actually come to you? How approachable are you, really?
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When You Hit Your Leadership Ceiling

Written by Achim Nowak

Talented folks are often denied a promotion because they lack experience. It gets squishy when the denial is based on your leadership style. That you can fix!
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The Power of a Positive NO

Written by Achim Nowak

Chances are, you have been told saying NO is career suicide. Chances are, you don’t say No enough. Say it more often – with skill.
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REFRAMING Is Your Influencing Superpower

Written by Achim Nowak

It’s fine to disagree with others. It’s more powerful to reframe the conversation. The most skillful reframers make the reframing invisible. Powerful
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The Gift of Thinking Time

Written by Achim Nowak

You know that you never have enough time. You also know that without time to think, every aspect of your life starts to dull. Thinking time is essential time. Think more.
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How Leon Marchand Handles Mental Stress

Written by Achim Nowak

Leon Marchand is an instant swimming rockstar. The guidance he received from his mental coach will work for you and me, as well.
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5 Lessons in Personal Agility

Written by Achim Nowak

Successful people notice faster. Pivot more courageously. Seek help. Not being agile is not a sustainable way of doing life. Here are some primers.
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4 Everyday Trust Builders

Written by Achim Nowak

It is easy to be cynical about leadership. Examples of leaders we cannot trust abound. Here are simple behaviors that will ensure you are someone they WILL trust.
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The Art Of Being DIRECT

Written by Achim Nowak

There is a cost to being direct. There is a cost to not being direct. How do we get “direct” right?
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The Neuroscience of CONFORMIST Thought

Written by Achim Nowak

No matter how self-aware we may be - the pressure to conform to group thought is tremendous. Neuroscience knows. Understand the dynamics. Stay mindful.
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The Power of Attending Behaviors

Written by Achim Nowak

Therapists are trained in attending behavior. It works for any business executive, as well. Make it second-nature. Subtle. Do it well.
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Will You Please Just RELAX?

Written by Achim Nowak

Every moment unfolds more brilliantly when we relax. And yet, we cannot will ourselves into relaxation. Beyond breath, beyond mindfulness – how else do we relax more fully?
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Cue Word: SHOE SWAP

Written by Achim Nowak

When I was trained to be a mediator at The Brooklyn Courts, shoe-swapping is one of the most powerful skills I learned. It’s quick. It generates empathy. It works in business and life.
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What’s YOUR Inside Scoop?

Written by Achim Nowak

What does US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy know about human connection? Well, he knows about combatting workplace isolation. And the power of Inside Scoops.
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Do You Talk Too Much?

By Achim Nowak

How much do you speak in a conversation? How much does the other person speak? That’s your talk ratio. Manage it.
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