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Meet the OTHER Kevin McCarthy

Leadership Breakthroughs Blog for Chicago Executive Coaching Posted on January 6, 2023 by Tom LemanskiJanuary 6, 2023
Kevin W McCarthy

Had enough with the political leadership circus world? There’s a different Kevin McCarthy I’d like you to meet. He’s the author of several highly impactful books. Two of them I’ve read, recommended and gifted for years.

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How to Spread Gratitude in Our Digital World

Leadership Breakthroughs Blog for Chicago Executive Coaching Posted on November 22, 2022 by Tom LemanskiNovember 22, 2022
Be Grateful.

How Complimentary is YOUR Close? This is the part of a letter that immediately precedes the writer’s signature, consisting of words such as Sincerely, Cordially, Very truly yours, Best regards, etc. We’ve always done it that way.
I believe it’s OK to declare your sincerity or to close cordially. Writers have used those terms for over a century, When would it be time to explore more personalized alternatives? How about today?

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Your Post-Pandemic Hangover: Are You Now More Risk Averse?

Leadership Breakthroughs Blog for Chicago Executive Coaching Posted on October 3, 2022 by Tom LemanskiNovember 16, 2022
Risk Averse Caution Sign

How Could You NOT be more Risk Averse?
Citizens of the world have experienced relentless fear, uncertainty and doubt since the pandemic began in 2020. We rode in a seemly endless emotional roller coaster. After such a long and rough ride, it’s only human to affected by our experiences. Figuratively speaking, all of us are still experiencing after effects. I’m not qualified to offer a clinical assessment. So my civilian term is “Pandemic Hangover.” Unlike a binge hangover, emotional recovery from our Pandemic Hangover lasts much longer than a day or two.

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Are You Sabotaging Your Own Happiness?

Leadership Breakthroughs Blog for Chicago Executive Coaching Posted on September 9, 2022 by Tom LemanskiOctober 13, 2022
Positivity

I won’t bury the lead here. The answer is YES. We all sabotage our happiness to some degree. So the important questions are:

* How is this happening?
* How do I stop?

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Do You Suffer Fools Gladly? What Would You Gain if You Did?

Leadership Breakthroughs Blog for Chicago Executive Coaching Posted on August 2, 2022 by Tom LemanskiOctober 13, 2022
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“Suffer Fools Gladly” – Saint Paul; 2 Corinthians, Chapter. 11

As with all theological scriptures, those three words can be subject to various interpretations. Rather than analyze St. Paul’s intentions of 2,000 years ago, let’s consider those three words in the context of leading others in today’s world.

Easier Said than Done: All leaders encounter people with thoughts and ideas we’re inclined to label as foolish. It’s hard to imagine being glad about it. Perhaps you have the authority to fire or relegate the fools in your midst. Or, contrary to the urging of St. Paul, you want to do so.

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Effective Leadership Communication: How Accountable are You?

Leadership Breakthroughs Blog for Chicago Executive Coaching Posted on July 12, 2022 by Tom LemanskiAugust 5, 2022
dysfunctional communication process

“Communication is a process, not an event.” – Seth Goden Do you treat communication as a process? Or an event? What’s the difference? Understanding how to develop a communication process approach to your communication is a potential game changer. That said, while the process may be simple, implementation is where most people struggle.

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Steve Kerr’s Three Minutes of Leadership Perfection

Leadership Breakthroughs Blog for Chicago Executive Coaching Posted on May 26, 2022 by Tom LemanskiJuly 12, 2022
Steve Kerr

Last Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Pro Basketball Coach Steve Kerr’s Golden State Warriors were preparing for their Western Conference Finals Playoff game in Dallas. Their playoff game was just hours after the school shooting just 400 miles away in Uvalde, TX.

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Tom Lemanski

Since 2001, Tom Lemanski has served as an executive coach and Trusted Advisor to successful business leaders who want to be more successful. He guides his coaching clients to breakthrough results as they discover and overcome what's really getting in their way.

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