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Resolutions Are Dead. Goals Are the Blueprint for Success.

Are you pushing your team to make empty resolutions, or are you leading them to create measurable, actionable goals?

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January 14, 2025

Do I Need an Executive Coach?

Do you need an executive coach? Most do not. Questions to ask yourself to determine if you need a coach.

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August 12, 2024

Learning to Lead and Making Mistakes

Garrett Macklin reflects on what he’s learned from his experience as a workshop co-leader.

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February 25, 2022

Macklin Connect: Session Leader Deb Dendy

Deb Dendy shares how her role as a session leader has enabled her to make a difference—particularly in the lives of young people.

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December 2, 2021

Macklin Connect: Session Leader Eric Stiller

Macklin Method Session Leader Eric Stiller knows the importance of effective communication and its ability to build meaningful connections.

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October 19, 2021

Macklin Connect: Session Leader Cindy Smith

Meet Cindy Smith. Cindy is a Session Leader at MacklinConnection and has been participating in workshops since 2017 .

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August 2, 2021

Caring Less Means Caring More

Why incur the risk and cost when someone has already proven they are not worthy of my trust?

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May 4, 2021

Relax, You'll Figure It Out

I confess what you all probably already know: I’m curious, a puzzle solver, an engineer, someone who figures things out.

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January 13, 2021

Producing Dignity

Producing dignity allows for the creation of authentic connections with others.

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November 25, 2020

Believe in Them

I have no idea how many times I have asked myself this question: “I wonder how this person is going to work out?”

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October 14, 2020

Significance of Winning

I notice that the significance I place on victory shapes my future and keeps me from playing the game passionately and intensely.

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September 16, 2020

On Being Enough

Believing we are not enough has negative consequences for ourselves and everyone around us.

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August 19, 2020

Success Over Time

Success isn't judged in a moment of brilliance but over time. What matters is producing results over time.

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August 12, 2020

How Mad Do You Want to Be?

When we’re mad we don’t process information as effectively and we don’t make good decisions. So how do we stop being mad?

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July 29, 2020

The Burden of Being Right

I like to be right. Most people I meet like to be right. It may be answering a trivia question correctly, pointing out why a person's plan

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July 15, 2020

Allow Contribution

When I allow real contribution, I notice how engaged people become and how they remember the experiences.

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July 8, 2020

Are You a Problem Solver?

Are you a problem solver? I am! For most of my life, this has been a source of pride.

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July 1, 2020

Telling Stories: A Leadership Skill

My stories are about me. As I tell my story, the listener is making up stories about themselves in their self-talk.

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May 20, 2020

Leading with Followership Opportunities

As a follower, I assess every potential leader with one simple question.

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May 6, 2020

Follower's Choice: Becoming a Leader

I set out to create myself as a producer of followership opportunities, where it is the follower's choice.

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April 29, 2020

Being Authentically Weird

Being authentically weird helps me remember that if we weren't all weird, it would be impossible to learn anything.

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April 22, 2020

Seek Where to Give Credit to Others

We've all been in a situation where we feel like we didn't get enough credit for our contributions.

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April 15, 2020

Choose Being! Part 2

I get to choose who they will be for me in every situation, when I hold I get to choose.

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April 8, 2020

Choose Being! Part 1

I get to choose who I will be in every situation, when I hold, I get to choose.

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April 1, 2020

Producing Dignity

Producing dignity allows for the creation of authentic connections with others.

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November 25, 2020

Believe in Them

I have no idea how many times I have asked myself this question: “I wonder how this person is going to work out?”

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October 14, 2020

Significance of Winning

I notice that the significance I place on victory shapes my future and keeps me from playing the game passionately and intensely.

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September 16, 2020

The Burden of Being Right

I like to be right. Most people I meet like to be right. It may be answering a trivia question correctly, pointing out why a person's plan

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July 15, 2020

Allow Contribution

When I allow real contribution, I notice how engaged people become and how they remember the experiences.

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July 8, 2020

Are You a Problem Solver?

Are you a problem solver? I am! For most of my life, this has been a source of pride.

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July 1, 2020

Telling Stories: A Leadership Skill

My stories are about me. As I tell my story, the listener is making up stories about themselves in their self-talk.

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May 20, 2020

Follower's Choice: Becoming a Leader

I set out to create myself as a producer of followership opportunities, where it is the follower's choice.

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April 29, 2020

Being Authentically Weird

Being authentically weird helps me remember that if we weren't all weird, it would be impossible to learn anything.

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April 22, 2020

Seek Where to Give Credit to Others

We've all been in a situation where we feel like we didn't get enough credit for our contributions.

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April 15, 2020

Caring Less Means Caring More

Why incur the risk and cost when someone has already proven they are not worthy of my trust?

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May 4, 2021

Relax, You'll Figure It Out

I confess what you all probably already know: I’m curious, a puzzle solver, an engineer, someone who figures things out.

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January 13, 2021

Success Over Time

Success isn't judged in a moment of brilliance but over time. What matters is producing results over time.

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August 12, 2020

How Mad Do You Want to Be?

When we’re mad we don’t process information as effectively and we don’t make good decisions. So how do we stop being mad?

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July 29, 2020

Leading with Followership Opportunities

As a follower, I assess every potential leader with one simple question.

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May 6, 2020

Building the Future of a Family Business with Communication and Trust

Mike Ungaro shares how the Macklin Method coaching program has reshaped the culture and future growth of his family business.

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January 24, 2022

Repairing a Broken Relationship with Patience, Perseverance and Love

Elaine Earl used the lessons she learned in the Macklin Method Workshop to repair a broken relationship with her son.

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November 5, 2021

Strengthening a Family Dynamic Through the Power of Communication

MacklinConnection helped a family that runs a company together improve their collaboration and maintain a positive outlook.

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September 27, 2021

Tossing Lines to Build Authentic Connections

At MacklinConnection, we build authentic connections by tossing lines. Learn more in this article by Ron Macklin!

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July 27, 2021

The Importance of Developing Intentional Connections

How can I be connected without intention? Good question!

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June 17, 2021

How to Get Comfortable with Silence

When I speak out loud words that I need to hear, I am no longer focused on the other person. I am focused on me and what I need.

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February 10, 2021

Giving Others the Space to Talk

By giving others the space to talk without interruption, we are able to create together.

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February 4, 2021

Maybe It's Me

When I toss myself the line "Maybe it's me", I follow with a smile and chuckle and say, "Of course it's me. It can be no other."

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October 28, 2020

Starting a New Role? Avoid These Traps

MacklinConnection Founder Ron Macklin shares potential new role traps — and how to avoid them.

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October 21, 2020

Rocks Are Stories

When we're not careful of the language we use, we can say something that pushes people away.

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October 7, 2020

Getting Comfortable With Your Scared Self

Why does everyone else seem confident while I am scared? Here, Ron Macklin shares how he learned to acknowledge his Scared Self.

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September 9, 2020

How to Choose Your Self-Talk

"I am in an ongoing, never-ending, unavoidable conversation with myself." Here, Matthew Ames explores how to choose your self-talk.

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September 2, 2020

Harnessing the Power of Compassionate Communication

Compassionate Communication means looking out at the world and understanding that everyone you see is equally afraid.

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August 26, 2020

How to Reroute When Your Plan Breaks Down

"I have noticed I can be more committed to the plan than to my intentions — which can lead to a breakdown."

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May 13, 2020

Integrity Versus the Scared Self

My Stand is to show up and contribute to the world around me.

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March 25, 2020

Honor and the Macklin Method

MacklinConnection founder Ron Macklin explores what it means to honor someone and shares why honor is part of the Macklin Method.

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February 19, 2020

Moods and Me

Here, Ron Macklin shares how we can notice, navigate, and adjust our moods.

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February 5, 2020

Tossing Myself the Experiments Line

"Everything I do is an experiment."

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January 29, 2020

Frustration is a Stressful Form of Arrogance

"I get frustrated, do you?" Here, MacklinConnection Founder Ron Macklin explores the connection between frustration and arrogance.

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January 14, 2020

"Creating Being" Dilemma

When we meet new people, we often have ideas about who they might be. At MacklinConnection, we call these ideas “stories.”

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October 1, 2019

Before I Speak, Remember...

At MacklinConnection, one of our key practices is Tossing Lines. But before we begin, it's important to pause and reflect.

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August 20, 2019

Should-Ing, Again

If my nervous system has a dashboard, in place of a "check engine" light, it would have an amber "should-ing" light.

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November 27, 2018

The Importance of Developing Intentional Connections

How can I be connected without intention? Good question!

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June 17, 2021

Giving Others the Space to Talk

By giving others the space to talk without interruption, we are able to create together.

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February 4, 2021

Rocks Are Stories

When we're not careful of the language we use, we can say something that pushes people away.

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October 7, 2020

Harnessing the Power of Compassionate Communication

Compassionate Communication means looking out at the world and understanding that everyone you see is equally afraid.

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August 26, 2020

Do I Need an Executive Coach?

Do you need an executive coach? Most do not. Questions to ask yourself to determine if you need a coach.

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August 12, 2024

Strengthening a Family Dynamic Through the Power of Communication

MacklinConnection helped a family that runs a company together improve their collaboration and maintain a positive outlook.

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September 27, 2021

Tossing Lines to Build Authentic Connections

At MacklinConnection, we build authentic connections by tossing lines. Learn more in this article by Ron Macklin!

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July 27, 2021

Starting a New Role? Avoid These Traps

MacklinConnection Founder Ron Macklin shares potential new role traps — and how to avoid them.

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October 21, 2020

Getting Comfortable With Your Scared Self

Why does everyone else seem confident while I am scared? Here, Ron Macklin shares how he learned to acknowledge his Scared Self.

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September 9, 2020

How to Choose Your Self-Talk

"I am in an ongoing, never-ending, unavoidable conversation with myself." Here, Matthew Ames explores how to choose your self-talk.

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September 2, 2020

Integrity Versus the Scared Self

My Stand is to show up and contribute to the world around me.

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March 25, 2020

Tossing Myself the Experiments Line

"Everything I do is an experiment."

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January 29, 2020

Building the Future of a Family Business with Communication and Trust

Mike Ungaro shares how the Macklin Method coaching program has reshaped the culture and future growth of his family business.

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January 24, 2022

Repairing a Broken Relationship with Patience, Perseverance and Love

Elaine Earl used the lessons she learned in the Macklin Method Workshop to repair a broken relationship with her son.

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November 5, 2021

How to Get Comfortable with Silence

When I speak out loud words that I need to hear, I am no longer focused on the other person. I am focused on me and what I need.

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February 10, 2021

Maybe It's Me

When I toss myself the line "Maybe it's me", I follow with a smile and chuckle and say, "Of course it's me. It can be no other."

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October 28, 2020

How to Reroute When Your Plan Breaks Down

"I have noticed I can be more committed to the plan than to my intentions — which can lead to a breakdown."

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May 13, 2020

Honor and the Macklin Method

MacklinConnection founder Ron Macklin explores what it means to honor someone and shares why honor is part of the Macklin Method.

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February 19, 2020

Moods and Me

Here, Ron Macklin shares how we can notice, navigate, and adjust our moods.

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February 5, 2020

Frustration is a Stressful Form of Arrogance

"I get frustrated, do you?" Here, MacklinConnection Founder Ron Macklin explores the connection between frustration and arrogance.

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January 14, 2020

"Creating Being" Dilemma

When we meet new people, we often have ideas about who they might be. At MacklinConnection, we call these ideas “stories.”

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October 1, 2019

Before I Speak, Remember...

At MacklinConnection, one of our key practices is Tossing Lines. But before we begin, it's important to pause and reflect.

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August 20, 2019

Should-Ing, Again

If my nervous system has a dashboard, in place of a "check engine" light, it would have an amber "should-ing" light.

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November 27, 2018

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