The LIFO Method 4 Behavioral Styles
Continuing my discussion of the LIFO Method which focuses on strengths of leaders, teams, and all individuals. The approach is about...
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kenpasternak
Nov 6, 20231 min read
100 Coaches meeting in London
Delighted to be in London yesterday to attend a meeting of '100 Coaches' facilitated by the incomparable Marshall Goldsmith. A wonderful...
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kenpasternak
Oct 31, 20232 min read
The Strengths - Weakness Paradox
Continuing my explanation of the LIFO Method as discussed in “Managing Your Strengths” which Alan Katcher and I published in 2002. My...
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kenpasternak
Oct 24, 20232 min read
Reframing the "Golden Rule"
In my post last week, I referred to a book I co-authored in 2002 with the late Allan Katcher, Ph.D., titled Managing Your Strengths....
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kenpasternak
Oct 17, 20232 min read
5 guidelines for giving effective FEEDBACK
In a recent post I shared a personal anecdote about my granddaughter which spoke to the motivational value of positive feedback....
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kenpasternak
Oct 16, 20231 min read
The passing of a great diplomat
One of the last times I saw President Martti Ahtisaari (1937-2023), 2008 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, was in 2017 at the celebration of...
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kenpasternak
Oct 3, 20231 min read
Valuable affirming feedback
Much is written about the importance of FEEDBACK in helping us become more effective in how we relate to others at work or in our lives...
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kenpasternak
Sep 30, 20232 min read
The Fabulous Magicians of Basketball are a Constant!
As a child I had a collection of 8mm films that I would show on the wall using my dad’s projector. They were only 8 minutes long and...
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kenpasternak
Sep 29, 20231 min read
What is the recipe for happiness?
Earlier this year I was interviewed by Noi Ha Nguyen for his excellent podcast. This week he posted it on LinkedIn with this...
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kenpasternak
Sep 20, 20231 min read
Formula 1 and the importance of well-being
I had a chance to talk with Chaim Oren, a fellow Hintsa Performance brand ambassador based in Israel We had a wide ranging discussion...
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kenpasternak
Jul 11, 20231 min read
Exploding Turkeys - 2 years old
It has been said that time does not pass, it continues. I continue to travel, speak at conferences, and teach executives, but would like...
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kenpasternak
Jul 4, 20231 min read
100 Coaches Annual Meeting 2023 Nashville
I was privileged to attend the Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches annual meeting in Nashville this past weekend. It was an experience that...
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kenpasternak
Jun 20, 20231 min read
What a Performance
I have always been fond of two phrases, attributed to many different people, that have had relevance for me in sports and in business....
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kenpasternak
Jun 18, 20231 min read
Happy July 4th
A beautiful afternoon in Helsinki to celebrate the 247th anniversary of the Independence of the United States. Before you check your...
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kenpasternak
May 16, 20231 min read
A Wonderful PATL Testimonial
Recently, Horace O. Porrás, one of the most experienced, global senior HR executives I have known, very thoughtfully posted this....
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kenpasternak
May 2, 20232 min read
Seeking the 'aha' moment!
A little over twenty years ago, I attended a dinner and networking event at the London Aquarium. The speaker was Kjell Nordstrom whose...
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kenpasternak
Apr 21, 20231 min read
Stay on top of F1 developments
I n London and a chance to once again meet Pat Symonds, Chief Technical Officer at Formula 1, who was very generous with his time. As...
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kenpasternak
Apr 18, 20232 min read
Decision-making Under Pressure
In a recent post I mentioned that learning from my mistakes has helped me become a better tennis player. Last week I was playing with...
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kenpasternak
Apr 11, 20232 min read
Isolate the Problem, Not the Person
In “Performance at the Limit, Business Lessons from Formula 1 Motor Racing” we emphasize the importance of creating a ‘Winning Culture.’...
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kenpasternak
Apr 4, 20232 min read
Planning not Plans
The first edition (2005) of “Performance at the Limit, Business Lessons from Formula 1 Racing” (PATL) had a WilliamsF1 on the cover. This...
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