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Why the 300-Line Prompt Has Become the New Normal
Only a few years ago, working with an AI model meant typing a sentence or two and hoping for something useful in return. Early adopters traded tips about magic phrases and clever openings, and the prevailing assumption was that a good prompt was a short one. That assumption has quietly collapsed. The most effective teams now routinely write prompts that run to several hundred lines, and those prompts read far less like questions and far more like operating manuals. Leaders wh
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The Ultimate Growth Block: Fear of Losing What You Have
We all know the phrase, “FOMO” (Fear of Missing Out). While this phrase may be more prevalent in personal life, Dr. Marty Nemko points...
Feb 18, 20227 min read
Tips for Overcoming the Sansdemic, Demographic Drought & Silver Tsunami
Episode #1055: Severin Sorensen, host and curator of the Arete Coach Podcast, reviews current hiring challenges faced by businesses...
Feb 16, 20224 min read
Courage: An Essential Characteristic of Successful Executives & Executive Coaches
The path to success is wrought with courageous decisions. However, only a small portion of the American population believes that they are...
Feb 11, 20228 min read
A Year in Review: Celebrating the First Anniversary of the Arete Coach™ Podcast
Episode #1054: Join us as we celebrate the first anniversary of the Arete Coach™ Podcast. Severin Sorensen, curator and host of the...
Feb 9, 20225 min read
How International Diversity Increases Innovation
In August of 2021, Sasa Ding, Frank McDonald, and Yingqi Wei published their research article titled: “Is Internationalization Beneficial...
Feb 4, 20225 min read
Leaning In, Being Sentient, and Learning to Pivot
Episode #1053: In this episode of the Arete Coach Podcast, Gail Schaper-Gordon, a Vistage Chair and executive coach, business...
Feb 2, 20225 min read
Monitoring the Remote Employee: Oversight or an Overstep?
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the workplace in many ways. Arguably, one of the biggest changes has been where people work. The...
Jan 27, 202211 min read
Navigating Inflation: Lessons From The Past & Strategies For Withstanding Inflationary Periods
Episode #1052: Review the current state of inflation, previous responses to inflation, and recent data and research on inflation as...
Jan 26, 20225 min read
Analysis and Application: “When the Student is Ready, the Teacher Will Appear…”
Quotes can be a great source of inspiration. They can also be used in coaching to convey concepts, start thought-provoking conversations, and introduce powerful questions. In today’s Insight article, we analyze the quote “when the student is ready, the teacher will appear…” We discuss the origins of the saying, potential applications, and powerful questions that can be used in coaching conversations. “The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.” - Mark Van Doren Qu
Jan 21, 20225 min read
The Creative Coach: Starting & Maintaining Executive Peer Groups
Episode #1051: In this episode of the Arete Coach Podcast, Severin Sorensen interviews Cindy Hesterman, a Vistage Chair and recipient of...
Jan 19, 20226 min read
Empathy: The Key To Leadership Success
According to Dr. Boyers, President of Rosemont College, “Business success depends on empathetic leaders” (Boyers, 2013). If empathy is a...
Jan 14, 20226 min read
The Great Resignation: Fact vs. Fiction
Episode #1050: As businesses and economies re-open following the COVID-19 pandemic, business leaders have been increasingly concerned...
Jan 12, 20227 min read
Overcoming The Silver Tsunami: 20 Hiring Strategies To Find & Retain Talent
In Episode #1055 of the Arete Coach Podcast, today’s talent landscape is discussed and insights are shared on the talent shortage, surge...
Jan 7, 20225 min read
3 Must-Know Insights From Gallup’s Latest Engagement Poll
In Gallup's most recent, “State of the Global Workplace” report, three key themes are revealed. This insight article sheds light on each...
Jan 7, 20227 min read
Conquering Your Crucible: Insights from a U.S. Marine Veteran on Grit, Adaptability & Teamwork
Episode #1049: Severin Sorensen interviews Zachary Green, a former U.S. Marine, highly successful entrepreneur, and author of The Warrior...
Jan 6, 20226 min read
Creating a Well-Balanced Life
With the New Year comes a new set of resolutions. And this year, many resolutions have aligned with the theme of a well balanced life....
Dec 31, 202110 min read
Knowing Your Kenny Rogers Line
Episode #1048: In this episode of the Arete Coach Podcast, Kenny Rogers’ lyrics from “The Gambler” are applied to decision-making in...
Dec 29, 20217 min read
Unlocking the Power of Unconditional Positive Regard
The American Psychological Association defines unconditional positive regard as, “an attitude of caring, acceptance, and prizing that others express toward an individual...according to Carl Rogers [unconditional positive regard is] a universal human need essential to healthy development.” Unconditional positive regard is essential for development, self-awareness, self-worth, and personality growth. This concept has been highly revered in the psychology community but remains u
Dec 24, 20215 min read
Exploring Business Responses to Inflation: Lessons from the Past and Insights for Today
Many individuals, employees, executives, CEOs, and business leaders have grown increasingly concerned about the current rate of inflation...
Dec 23, 202112 min read
“Do or do not. There is no try.”
Episode #1047: In this episode of the Arete Coach Podcast, guest Jill Douka, Master Certified Coach (MCC), best-selling author, and...
Dec 22, 20216 min read
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