by Star Dargin | May 22, 2023 | Books, Business, Communication, Conflict, Difficult
“You can’t do a remarkable job without having remarkable conversations,” says the author. Fear of conflict, fear of being wrong, fear of speaking up, there are many reasons good conversations don’t happen and good feedback isn’t given. This book inspires and gives us...
by Star Dargin | May 22, 2023 | Gratitude, gratitude story, Leaders, Leadership, Trust
“Real gratitude is about action; words alone can be hollow.”, sums up my interview with Craig, Head of Strategic Planning at a financial firm. Craig shared his views on gratitude at work and discussed his gratitude challenges. Those closest to him know what a grateful...
by Star Dargin | May 8, 2023 | Books, Leadership
Threshold, Liminal, and Change Leader are names given to leaders who must deal with the future, including the rapid advancement of AI. It’s not enough to “pivot”; instead, we must embrace what makes us human and live in a place of unknowing and uncertainty. Nick uses...
by Star Dargin | Apr 5, 2023 | Gratitude
If people only knew how much gratitude could help and benefit them, they would do more, said one person interviewed. The scientific evidence and anecdotal are overwhelming for practicing gratitude, and the stronger the gratitude muscle, the more the benefit. For...
by Star Dargin | Mar 6, 2023 | Books
What matters, in the long run, is sticking with things and working daily to get better at them, says the author Angela Duckworth. She describes grit as long-term success, a marathon. Grit is not IQ, talent, good looks, or skill. She shares the research that brought...