Week 6 of my GNAR Quest: Making Progress

I am in Week 6 of my “GNAR Quest” (inspired by Steven Kotler and his upcoming book Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad). This Quest will go on for several months while I am training for my next Ironman triathlon. In these first 6-8 weeks, I have focused on building the foundational practices of PPA (Peak Performance Aging) that will help me optimize my performance and achieve my goal.

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Transcript of Your Best Next Move: Taking the 3 Cs Approach to Employee Engagement

November 7, 2022November 27, 2022

A New 3 Cs Approach to Employee Engagement – Part 1

As a leader, you’ll find that members of your team may have different ways they like to connect with their colleagues and with you. Watch this week’s “Your Best Next Move” video to learn more about the 3 “C”s of employee engagement.

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November 3, 2022November 3, 2022

Week 5 of my GNAR Quest: Always Follow the Rules

Acknowledging we have limited time can be crazy scary, even though intuitively we all know it is true. And with limited time comes the need for structure, discipline and “rules.” Rules help guide us in the direction of our goals to the achievement of our personal GNAR Quest.

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October 24, 2022October 24, 2022

Leadership Tips for Reorg Communication

With a possible recession looming, it seems that re-orgs and restructuring have become our new normal, with leaders at every level feeling pressure to "get their house in order." It's understandable if you're starting to feel a bit numb to the process. But, as Bobbie LaPorte explains in her October 24 "Your Best Next Move" video, how you communicate with people on their way out can be just as important as how you treat them on the way in.

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October 18, 2022

Week 4 of My GNAR Quest: Finding My Edge

I am in Week 4 of my “GNAR Quest.” To be honest, while this self-assigned project is exhilarating at times and a continuous learning adventure, it is really HARD. I expected it to be challenging, but I’m finding that it takes constant vigilance, discipline and awareness to ensure I am making the most of every day.

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October 13, 2022October 13, 2022

Week 3 of my GNAR Quest: Gamifying My Quest

I am in Week 3 of my “GNAR Quest”. The three weeks have had their highlights and disappointments, just like an any major plan you set out to achieve. I tend to start a venture like this establishing (overly) ambitious goals for each day, telling myself I can make it happen. After all, one of the tenets of the GNAR Quest is focusing the time I have on the highest leverage activities – the ones I find the greatest benefit from (creating a flow state) and the ones we know from neuroscience that help us build cognitive, physical and self-awareness skills.

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October 10, 2022August 18, 2024

How to Help Your Team Understand their Value in the Organization

Would your team members be able to articulate their value contribution to the broader organization? You might not be pleasantly surprised if you asked. In our current environment, it is important to ensure all your team members are clear on their value proposition in the organization, the unifying theme that ties all their work together, and their connection to a larger mission that we all crave as human beings. In this week's “Your Best Next Move,” Bobbie shares a simple approach to help your team understand their value in the organization.

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October 5, 2022October 5, 2022

Week 2 of my GNAR Quest: Setting Up and Setting Down

[For those of you who didn’t see my Week 1 article, my “GNAR Quest” is inspired by Steven Kotler, who developed a science-based approach for Peak Performance Aging (PPA) and staying “gnarly” at any age. My own GNAR Quest is to get back in shape for my seventh Ironman race, and each week I’ll share how things are going.]

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October 3, 2022

How to Share Your Voice and Value in Team Meetings

The September 26 "Your Best Next Move" video about boosting participation in team meetings really struck a nerve! Bobbie LaPorte heard from lots of clients that are dealing with that issue, especially during these post-COVID times. So in her October 3 video, she shares some basic tips to help those of you who may feel reluctant to speak up. Your voice IS valuable!

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September 29, 2022October 5, 2022

Week 1 of my Gnar Quest: Growing Old, Staying Rad

Steven Kotler launched the term in his upcoming book Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad. As you might have guessed, “Gnar” is short for “Gnarly,” like the totally awesome dudes who shred down a snowy mountain on skis or snowboards. Kotler’s book is based on the idea that you can stay “Gnarly” at any age—and even achieve your peak performance later in life.

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