by Artie Isaac | Jun 2, 2015 | Coaching Topics, Living an engaged life, New Competence
I was frenetically bored. My friend and teacher, Steve Anderson, helped me realize this. He said: "You bounce out of bed at five every morning without an alarm clock. You run around all day, doing all kinds of honorable, effective things. You...
by Artie Isaac | May 31, 2015 | Coaching Topics, New Competence
It’s been about four years since I started training as (and being) a Vistage chair. I don’t write much about it here. The conversations — among CEOs, business owners, key executives — are confidential, so there isn’t much to...
by Artie Isaac | May 16, 2015 | Living an engaged life, New Competence
During the coming days, a pair of family graduations: one high school, one college. Due to the work, growth and achievements of the students, these are among our life's most profound celebrations. Is it humbling?Why do people who experience similar simchas...
by Artie Isaac | May 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
Breathe. Last week, I was reminded of this. I had arrived to give a brief talk to a peer group of not-for-profit executive directors in Licking County. (I love that name: Licking County! What were the namers thinking? Wait. Don't answer that. It's...
by Artie Isaac | Apr 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
When I arrive most places, it's usually by car. A little clown car. And I have this ritual: 1. Steer and brake to a stop in a parking place.2. Turn the key to kill the engine.3. Pull the parking handbrake.4. Release the clutch.5. Open the door.6. Get out. 7....
