Achieving Your Life’s Purpose Through Ikigai
From Wiki, "Ikigai is a Japanese concept that means 'a reason for being.' The word refers to having a meaningful direction or purpose in...
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- Nov 12
- 4 min
Leadership Lessons from Shark Tank
As a serial entrepreneur, investor, and executive coach, I have found that Shark Tank is great theatre and quite useful in demonstrating...
- Nov 11
- 12 min
Positive Psychology as it Relates to Executive Coaching
There are a variety of definitions for positive psychology. According to the University of Pennsylvania, “positive psychology is the...
- Oct 8
- 7 min
Arete Coach Review: “The Dream Manager” by Matthew Kelly
As we continue into the fourth quarter of 2022, the challenges executives face in regard to employee relations continue to evolve....
- Oct 1
- 8 min
“Winning In Turbulence” by Darrell Rigby
Inflation has been a hot-button topic in the post-pandemic workplace. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation—as estimated...
- Sep 17
- 8 min
Leadership Challenges: Business Strategy, Layoffs, Culture Preservation, and Legal Issues
Due to the potential for stagflation, inflation, and economic difficulties, businesses today are facing increased levels of layoffs....
- Aug 27
- 5 min
Switching Things Up: Maintaining Profit During Inflation
As inflation increases and consumer purchasing power decreases, business leaders are encouraged to reexamine their business plans to...
- Aug 20
- 8 min
Leadership and Coaching Principles From the Big Screen
Many inspirational stories have been told through the use of film and video. Through these stories, we can learn lessons of leadership...
- Aug 12
- 11 min
10 Pools to Find More Talent Now
The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently revealed that for every unemployed American, there are 2 open jobs available. In other words,...
- Jul 23
- 10 min
Serving Up Soft Skills In Hard Times
A recent article from the Harvard Business Review has drawn attention to the increasing demand for CEOs with “strong social skills,” also...
- Jul 2
- 10 min
Employee Retention Strategy: Strengthen Your Employer Brand
Previously on the Arete Coach Podcast, we examined what has been called “The Great Resignation” and the difficulty executives and CEOs...
- Jun 18
- 11 min
Building Resilient Workforces
Research shows that resiliency is an important characteristic of successful workplaces and employees. Research from the Journal of...
- Jun 2
- 7 min
The Key to Thriving in Turbulent Times: Finding Your Pivot Points
Business leaders are increasingly concerned about learning how to navigate the ever-changing global marketplace. Many expected the...
- May 5
- 12 min
Defining and Defeating Imposter Syndrome
According to current research, up to 70% of adults will experience imposter syndrome at some point in their life (Mann, 2019). This is...
- Mar 31
- 11 min
Examining the 4-Day Workweek: The Data, Benefits, Drawbacks & Insights
The 4-day workweek is likely one of the most successful work schedules that I have implemented in my career in terms of employee...
- Mar 24
- 6 min
How To: Develop an Engaged Workforce
Employee engagement has been identified as a critical factor in corporate success. Despite its importance, global rates of employee...
- Mar 19
- 7 min
Identifying and Inspiring Integrity
Integrity is a characteristic essential for success. Some describe integrity as “the oil in an engine” making it “run smoothly” and...
- Mar 17
- 8 min
Resource Guide for Managing Stress in Troubled Times
In Episode 1065 of the Arete Coach Podcast, Sally Rhoads LCSW and Carolynn Lee LCSW discuss the importance of managing stress in troubled...
- Mar 5
- 8 min
To Screen or Not to Screen: Social Media Screening in the Hiring Process
Social media has become an ever-present platform for self-expression and interpersonal connection in the twenty-first century. Since...
- Feb 4
- 5 min
How International Diversity Increases Innovation
In August of 2021, Sasa Ding, Frank McDonald, and Yingqi Wei published their research article titled: “Is Internationalization Beneficial...