General Eisenhower stood stoically behind the planning table, studying the weather reports and reconnaissance photos scattered before him. The tentative date for launching the long-awaited Allied invasion of
Could Sunlighting be a Viable Alternative to Moonlighting?
In the clients I coach, I've noticed a shift toward "sunlighting"—a term that describes how employees blend their personal projects and passions into their conventional roles, often with
The Art of Questioning
Asking questions is a skill we often overlook despite its crucial role in shaping our lives, careers, and relationships. You've probably been in a conversation where you're just
Why You’re Paying a “Learning Penalty” and How to Beat It
Imagine you’re at a party, and someone hands you a Rubik’s Cube. You twist and turn it, fumbling as you go. It’s frustrating, right? You’re experiencing what is
The Myth of the Heroic Leader
We love leaders. We idolize them, blame them, and expect them to save the day. This obsession with the heroic leader overlooks a critical truth: leadership is not
Coach Prime’s Masterclass in Decisive Leadership and Organizational Turnaround
The sports world often provides valuable parallels for the business world - the importance of teamwork, shared purpose, and tireless effort towards a goal. But the extraordinary turnaround
Co-Creating a New Shared History with AI
EVERYTHING in our society is based on shared stories and trust. That has been human history. Our core fear about AI is the loss of controlling the narrative
Myth vs Science: How the Forer Effect isn’t Normative Science
In the late 1940s, a cunning psychologist named Bertram R. Forer cooked up a crafty experiment, a psychological sleight of hand that would reveal something quite extraordinary about
The Cliche Clean-Up: Making Our Old-School Sayings Work For Us
If there's one thing I've discovered during my explorations at the crossroads of coach, work, and life, it's this: Our language is the mirror to our minds. And
Goal Clarity: The X-Factor for Triumph in Sports, Military, and Business
The 1980 Winter Olympics, held in Lake Placid, New York, witnessed one of the most memorable moments in sports history. I was just a kid, but I recall
Silent Enemy of Leadership: Egocentric Bias
Ah, the corner office. A bird's eye view of the hustle and bustle below, the reins of the company in your hands, and a hard-earned plaque on the
WHY POWER, not WILLPOWER
In 2013, former Navy SEAL David Goggins decided to take on one of the most grueling endurance challenges in the world: the Badwater 135. This ultramarathon, spanning 135
Melding Minds: When AI Meets Executive Coaching
Ah, the dawn of a new era! I'm standing at the intersection of two worlds, the vibrant tradition of business coaching and the intriguing realm of Artificial Intelligence.
AI and the Perils and Perks of Pleasure Adaptation
"Life's under no obligation to give us what we expect." - Margaret MitchellAs I contemplate a future marked by AI and automation, I can't help but feel a dichotomy
“Pluck the day, put very little trust in tomorrow.”
“Pluck the day, put very little trust in tomorrow.”If he spoke in English, those would have been the words of the Roman poet Horace (65 BCE — 8 BCE). It’s
Labor Hoarding In Uncertain Economic Conditions
Finding and attracting top talent has become increasingly challenging for US companies amidst economic uncertainty. However, these companies have devised a strategic response known as "labor hoarding." This
Ultradian Rhythms: Using Your Natural Cycles for Peak Performance
The 'Ultradian Rhythm' is a vital yet under-appreciated aspect of human bio-rhythms.' These rhythmic cycles, which occur multiple times within a 24-hour period, dramatically influence an individual's energy
The Myth of the 10,000 Hour Rule
It's been well over a decade since I read "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell and I, like many others, grasped onto the "10,000 hour rule." Proposed by Gladwell, the
The Hidden Avalanche: Unmasking Underlying Issues that Erode Our Lives, Work, and Society
Michele Fait, an accomplished Italian mountaineer, along with his climbing partner, Swedish high-altitude skier Fredrik Ericsson, set out on an expedition to summit and ski down K2, the
“Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast”
In the words of ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu: "Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." Go, go, go. It's been the ethos of how Americans approach work and