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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


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...
kenpasternak
Sep 30, 20232 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...
kenpasternak
Sep 29, 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...
kenpasternak
Sep 20, 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...
kenpasternak
Jul 11, 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...
kenpasternak
Jul 4, 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....
kenpasternak
Jun 20, 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...
kenpasternak
Jun 18, 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....
kenpasternak
May 16, 20231 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...
kenpasternak
May 2, 20232 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...
kenpasternak
Apr 21, 20231 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...
kenpasternak
Apr 18, 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.’...
kenpasternak
Apr 11, 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...
kenpasternak
Apr 4, 20232 min read


A book reading, Finnish style!
Last Thursday evening I was invited to read stories from my book, “Exploding Turkeys and Spare Trousers, Adventures in Global...
kenpasternak
Mar 28, 20232 min read


Better Life! Better Performance!
In 2008, I was fortunate to sit next to the late Dr. Aki Hintsa, founder of Hintsa Performance, on a flight from Helsinki to Barcelona....
kenpasternak
Mar 21, 20231 min read


Citibank Returns to Formula 1
The F1 season kicked off in Bahrain this past Sunday. One exciting result was the performance of the Aston Martin F1 Team with Fernando...
kenpasternak
Mar 7, 20231 min read


Dan Mast's 8-Points Business Philosophy
Have you had that feeling when someone you know has died and afterward, you wish you had a chance to get to know them and their story...
kenpasternak
Feb 28, 20232 min read
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