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A Gift From Sadie – by Mel Szarek

February 12, 2012 0 comments READ THE FULL ARTICLE >

Several years ago I attended a retreat for leadership coaches at a beautiful resort in Utah. I was assigned a roommate, someone I had never met. My roommate was Mel Szarek, and the thing I remember most about that weekend was staying up late with Mel, laughing so hard we cried. We had a bad [...]

Words Unspoken – by Jean Gasen

February 5, 2012 0 comments READ THE FULL ARTICLE >

This guest post is from Jean Gasen. I met Jean 7 years ago when our paths crossed in graduate school. Jean is one of the most cheerful, positive people you will ever meet, which is why I was grateful she traveled 2 hours to see me last summer when I was in need of supportive [...]

Why It’s Tiring To Navigate Your Life

September 9, 2011 0 comments READ THE FULL ARTICLE >

In the world of competitive cycling, everyone knows that being the front cyclist in the pack requires more physical effort.  Pulling the pack of cyclists behind you is physically more demanding; it is far easier to be the cyclist drafting in the back of the pack. Leading the pack of cyclists is tiring and no [...]

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