by Ralph Kison | Mar 5, 2026 | Coaching and Personal Success
One of the patterns I’ve seen over 35+ years working with thousands of engineers, technical professionals, leaders, and managers is this: We overestimate what we can do alone and underestimate what we can do with the right people and systems around us. If your Genie...
by Ralph Kison | Feb 23, 2026 | Coaching and Personal Success, Leadership, Self-Awareness
The most underrated leadership habit might be how you think about ability. There’s a lot of talk about strategy, competencies, and skills when we consider leadership development. They are essential, but there’s a deeper driver that shapes how you lead – your...
by Ralph Kison | Feb 20, 2026 | Coaching and Personal Success, Priority and Time Management
By now, the new year’s goals and January energy are starting to wear off. The calendar is full again, and it feels like you’ve been working for a couple of months. The inbox is overflowing. The “real world” has returned. If you’re feeling your Genie Goal slipping to...
by Ralph Kison | Feb 1, 2026 | Coaching and Personal Success
In our first newsletter of 2026, I asked you a simple but powerful question: “What would you do if you knew you wouldn’t fail?” You identified your Genie Goal—that why-based, heart-level outcome/goal that would be enthusiastic and rewarding, not just impressive....
by Ralph Kison | Jan 8, 2026 | Coaching and Personal Success
A different take on New Year’s resolutions. Every January, the same pattern repeats itself. Fresh calendar. Fresh optimism. Fresh list of resolutions. And dashed hopes and dealing with guilt by around February 13th, the day before Valentine’s Day, when you...
by Ralph Kison | Dec 31, 2025 | Coaching and Personal Success, Personal Branding, Self-Awareness
As an ambitious technical professional stepping into leadership, you’ve likely heard plenty of “conventional wisdom” about how to get ahead. Unfortunately, not all of that advice is accurate. In fact, some of it can hold you back. Let’s bust five common myths that...
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