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kenpasternak
Mar 5, 20240 min read


My Addiction
I am addicted. I admit it. However, I don’t think I am doing anything harmful to my body and in fact, many experts believe I am...
kenpasternak
Feb 27, 20242 min read


Opening a New Professional Chapter
I have spoken to audiences and taught executives around the world about visionary leadership, effective teamwork, winning cultures,...
kenpasternak
Feb 20, 20242 min read


The Finnish Way
As a citizen of both the United States and Finland I have the privilege of voting in two Presidential elections this year. There is a...
kenpasternak
Feb 13, 20242 min read


New 'Old' Friends
In 2016 I delivered a ‘Leadership Lessons from Formula 1” keynote in Miami at an HR Americas Conference at a time that Miami was...
kenpasternak
Jan 28, 20242 min read


Coaching, Mindsets and Neuroscience
Earlier this week I was fortunate to attend a ‘VIP Meet-up and Fireside Chat’ hosted by David Meltzer, legendary sports executive,...
kenpasternak
Jan 26, 20241 min read


Catching up with Barbara Barrett
The stars aligned once again, this time offering the chance for my wife and I to meet a dear friend while we are both visiting South...
kenpasternak
Jan 23, 20241 min read


EDA Inc in the house
So great to start the year by catching up with Bonnie Hagemann while we are both in Florida. Bonnie is CEO of edainc.io and co-founder of...
kenpasternak
Jan 7, 20241 min read


AI, Mickey Mouse, and jobs of the future
Much is being written about the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence on jobs in the future. What tasks will be eliminated? What...
kenpasternak
Dec 12, 20232 min read


AWESOME!!!
Have you noticed that some words in the English language have become devalued? A British comedian for example, recalls a friend being...
kenpasternak
Nov 28, 20232 min read


The Impossible F1 Dream
The first Las Vegas Grand Prix since the early 1980’s took place this week. After a literally bumpy start during the first practice...
kenpasternak
Nov 21, 20232 min read


Four LIFO Strategies to improve effectiveness with others
In several recent posts I have discussed the Life Orientations (LIFO) Method and its value in development self-awareness and improving...
kenpasternak
Nov 14, 20232 min read
PATL in Leader to Leader journal
I am delighted to announce that my article, “Leadership Lessons from Formula 1 Motor Racing” has been published in “Leader to Leader,”...
kenpasternak
Nov 8, 20231 min read


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...
kenpasternak
Nov 7, 20232 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...
kenpasternak
Nov 6, 20231 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...
kenpasternak
Oct 31, 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....
kenpasternak
Oct 24, 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....
kenpasternak
Oct 17, 20232 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...
kenpasternak
Oct 16, 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...
kenpasternak
Oct 3, 20231 min read
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