by Jim Struck | Sep 4, 2017 | Articles, Leadership Effectiveness, Personal Development
I was talking with one of my workmates today about my impending move to semi-retirement (the state where you play more than you work). I was sharing how weird it was to have worked for 44 years, and be down to the final 7 days. We shared a little more about what I...
by Jim Struck | Aug 21, 2017 | Personal Development, The Coach Is In Blog
The Coach Is In Loss – What happens when we lose… My last column on leadership examined leaders and loss. Out of that publication I received a question, “What do we do with leaders who have lost their identity?” The question intrigued me, because it wasn’t at all...
by Jim Struck | Jul 31, 2017 | Articles, Leadership Effectiveness
Leadership and Loss “It is worth remembering that the time of greatest gain in terms of wisdom and inner strength is often that of greatest difficulty.” Dalai Lama I was talking with my friend and colleague, Richard, a few weeks back. I was recounting the impact of...
by Jim Struck | Jul 17, 2017 | Personal Development, The Coach Is In Blog
A few weeks back I was talking to a good friend and former work colleague (we’ll call her Rhonda). We both have experienced caring for aging parents. Rhonda’s journey continues. Her mother (we’ll call her Charlotte) suffers from stage 4 dementia, has a tendency for...
by Jim Struck | Jul 3, 2017 | Articles, Leadership Effectiveness
“There are few virtues more important than independence. Independence is a requirement for leading your own life.” – Scott Young I love the fourth of July! I loved it more as a kid, because I got to march in the town parade in my baseball uniform – a proud moment. ...
