October 25, 2023

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The shadow is often viewed as everything about us we would rather hide away from ourselves and the view of others and society. It can also represent aspects of ourselves we are unaware of in part or unconscious to completely, our blind spots. Carl Jung, the psychologist who originated the archetype of the shadow, said it “personifies everything we refuse to acknowledge about ourselves.” Jung also famously said “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.”...

October 9, 2023

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I am writing this blog in a dwelling that sits within a mile of the Squamscott River named for the Indigenous Peoples who were the original inhabitants of the land. The Squamscott people were part of the Algonquin tribe who lived in this area of coastal New Hampshire for thousands of years. They walked this land, fished in the waters of the tidal river, and grew crops to sustain their small villages....

June 29, 2023

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Narcissists and narcissism in general engender fascination and fear in our society. Many books have been offered on how to spot a narcissist, how to deal with them, and how to stop being one. There are no fewer than ten recent Harvard Business Review articles on leadership and narcissists....

April 22, 2023

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My town is honoring Earth Day, April 22, 2023, by cleaning up the creek that cuts through its heart on the way to a river that empties into the Delaware River on its way to the Atlantic Ocean....

March 21, 2023

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This is a work of fiction. All characters and events in this post are used in a fictitious manner, with the intent of providing a learning experience....

January 25, 2023

Posted at 17:16h in Blog

There is a lot at stake when organizations decide to invest in coaching. All companies want to see their leaders succeed and increase their effectiveness, and yet not all leaders are read to change....