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Clarity vs. Focus
Lots of folks talk about clarity. But what exactly does clarity mean, especially when we are talking about your life, your work, and your...
A D Ackerman
Apr 11, 20234 min read
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Crossword Puzzles, Biases, and Snow
I started writing this post on a Sunday morning while looking out at the softly falling snow and contemplating cognitive (thinking)...
A D Ackerman
Feb 15, 20225 min read
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Your Reputation is Showing
You can develop your reputation intentionally or allow it to evolve in ways you may not like.
A D Ackerman
Sep 6, 20216 min read
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Belonging
How do we learn about belonging? We know that no two of us are exactly alike, yet we look for "alike-ness" everywhere. We have a tendency...
A D Ackerman
Apr 26, 20217 min read
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Yes, Indeed, You Are Stuck
When you feel stuck, you see limited options. Getting unstuck requires asking yourself questions that can help you gain clarity.
A D Ackerman
Mar 20, 20215 min read
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What the Vultures Say
Many people believe that vultures are an ominous sign. But I seem to have a special relationship with them. They are a symbol of new...
A D Ackerman
Jan 18, 20214 min read
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Your Creativity, Courage, and Curiosity Are Showing
I have not written a post in a long time. I have not been sure about what to write during this unusual time, where nothing seems certain,...
A D Ackerman
Apr 18, 20205 min read
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No one needs a coach
Thinking of your life or your situation as a metaphor can help you and your coach find new ways to understand who you are.
A D Ackerman
Dec 29, 20194 min read
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Visual Superpower: Can You See What's Good?
It's important to see the good in everyone and everything around us. Coaching allows us to go beyond what's visible and see the good inside
A D Ackerman
Nov 26, 20193 min read
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The Meaning of Time
We talk about time a lot. We never seem to have enough of it. Time is a concept. You can’t hold it in your hand. You can’t give it to...
A D Ackerman
Oct 5, 20194 min read
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Gender Disparities and How to Fix Them
It might not occur to most people that there is a gender disparity in medicine; especially in the field of Pediatrics. After all, the...
A D Ackerman
Sep 27, 20195 min read
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The Inadvertent Role Model
How does it feel when you realize you unintentionally served as a role model for a fellow human?
A D Ackerman
Sep 18, 20193 min read
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Rituals
I had a great idea for my post this week. I was going to talk about some of my daily or weekly rituals and how helpful I have found them...
A D Ackerman
Sep 11, 20194 min read
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11 Ways to Add More Time to Your Life (or More Life to Your Time)
11 suggestions to help realize more time in a busy professional's life and work.
A D Ackerman
Aug 27, 20197 min read
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A horse's eye: reflections on reflecting
How do you define reflection?
A D Ackerman
Aug 3, 20194 min read
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