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Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing: Leading Teams When One Member Is an Algorithm
For six decades, Bruce Tuckman's model of group development has given leaders a reliable map for a messy process: turning a collection of individuals into a functioning team. Teams form, they storm, they eventually norm, and if they are fortunate, they perform (Tuckman, 1965). The model has proven durable because it describes something true about human groups regardless of industry or era. What has changed is the composition of the team itself. A growing share of leaders now
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The Metaphor of the Lotus Flower and a Heart of Service
Episode #1056: Tune into a conversation with Cristy Aphimonthol, an MCC, Executive Coach, Executive Master Coach (EMCC), Coachologist,...
Feb 23, 20224 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


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


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


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
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