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Below are some articles of stories we tell and lines we toss written by our community.
Are you pushing your team to make empty resolutions, or are you leading them to create measurable, actionable goals?
Do you need an executive coach? Most do not. Questions to ask yourself to determine if you need a coach.
Garrett Macklin reflects on what he’s learned from his experience as a workshop co-leader.
Deb Dendy shares how her role as a session leader has enabled her to make a difference—particularly in the lives of young people.
Macklin Method Session Leader Eric Stiller knows the importance of effective communication and its ability to build meaningful connections.
Meet Cindy Smith. Cindy is a Session Leader at MacklinConnection and has been participating in workshops since 2017 .
Why incur the risk and cost when someone has already proven they are not worthy of my trust?
I confess what you all probably already know: I’m curious, a puzzle solver, an engineer, someone who figures things out.
Producing dignity allows for the creation of authentic connections with others.
I have no idea how many times I have asked myself this question: “I wonder how this person is going to work out?”
I notice that the significance I place on victory shapes my future and keeps me from playing the game passionately and intensely.
Believing we are not enough has negative consequences for ourselves and everyone around us.
Success isn't judged in a moment of brilliance but over time. What matters is producing results over time.
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?
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
When I allow real contribution, I notice how engaged people become and how they remember the experiences.
Are you a problem solver? I am! For most of my life, this has been a source of pride.
My stories are about me. As I tell my story, the listener is making up stories about themselves in their self-talk.
As a follower, I assess every potential leader with one simple question.
I set out to create myself as a producer of followership opportunities, where it is the follower's choice.
Being authentically weird helps me remember that if we weren't all weird, it would be impossible to learn anything.
We've all been in a situation where we feel like we didn't get enough credit for our contributions.
I get to choose who they will be for me in every situation, when I hold I get to choose.
I get to choose who I will be in every situation, when I hold, I get to choose.
Producing dignity allows for the creation of authentic connections with others.
I have no idea how many times I have asked myself this question: “I wonder how this person is going to work out?”
I notice that the significance I place on victory shapes my future and keeps me from playing the game passionately and intensely.
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
When I allow real contribution, I notice how engaged people become and how they remember the experiences.
Are you a problem solver? I am! For most of my life, this has been a source of pride.
My stories are about me. As I tell my story, the listener is making up stories about themselves in their self-talk.
I set out to create myself as a producer of followership opportunities, where it is the follower's choice.
Being authentically weird helps me remember that if we weren't all weird, it would be impossible to learn anything.
We've all been in a situation where we feel like we didn't get enough credit for our contributions.
Why incur the risk and cost when someone has already proven they are not worthy of my trust?
I confess what you all probably already know: I’m curious, a puzzle solver, an engineer, someone who figures things out.
Success isn't judged in a moment of brilliance but over time. What matters is producing results over time.
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?
As a follower, I assess every potential leader with one simple question.
Mike Ungaro shares how the Macklin Method coaching program has reshaped the culture and future growth of his family business.
Elaine Earl used the lessons she learned in the Macklin Method Workshop to repair a broken relationship with her son.
MacklinConnection helped a family that runs a company together improve their collaboration and maintain a positive outlook.
At MacklinConnection, we build authentic connections by tossing lines. Learn more in this article by Ron Macklin!
How can I be connected without intention? Good question!
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.
By giving others the space to talk without interruption, we are able to create together.
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."
MacklinConnection Founder Ron Macklin shares potential new role traps — and how to avoid them.
When we're not careful of the language we use, we can say something that pushes people away.
Why does everyone else seem confident while I am scared? Here, Ron Macklin shares how he learned to acknowledge his Scared Self.
"I am in an ongoing, never-ending, unavoidable conversation with myself." Here, Matthew Ames explores how to choose your self-talk.
Compassionate Communication means looking out at the world and understanding that everyone you see is equally afraid.
"I have noticed I can be more committed to the plan than to my intentions — which can lead to a breakdown."
My Stand is to show up and contribute to the world around me.
MacklinConnection founder Ron Macklin explores what it means to honor someone and shares why honor is part of the Macklin Method.
Here, Ron Macklin shares how we can notice, navigate, and adjust our moods.
"I get frustrated, do you?" Here, MacklinConnection Founder Ron Macklin explores the connection between frustration and arrogance.
When we meet new people, we often have ideas about who they might be. At MacklinConnection, we call these ideas “stories.”
At MacklinConnection, one of our key practices is Tossing Lines. But before we begin, it's important to pause and reflect.
If my nervous system has a dashboard, in place of a "check engine" light, it would have an amber "should-ing" light.
How can I be connected without intention? Good question!
By giving others the space to talk without interruption, we are able to create together.
When we're not careful of the language we use, we can say something that pushes people away.
Compassionate Communication means looking out at the world and understanding that everyone you see is equally afraid.
Do you need an executive coach? Most do not. Questions to ask yourself to determine if you need a coach.
MacklinConnection helped a family that runs a company together improve their collaboration and maintain a positive outlook.
At MacklinConnection, we build authentic connections by tossing lines. Learn more in this article by Ron Macklin!
MacklinConnection Founder Ron Macklin shares potential new role traps — and how to avoid them.
Why does everyone else seem confident while I am scared? Here, Ron Macklin shares how he learned to acknowledge his Scared Self.
"I am in an ongoing, never-ending, unavoidable conversation with myself." Here, Matthew Ames explores how to choose your self-talk.
My Stand is to show up and contribute to the world around me.
Mike Ungaro shares how the Macklin Method coaching program has reshaped the culture and future growth of his family business.
Elaine Earl used the lessons she learned in the Macklin Method Workshop to repair a broken relationship with her son.
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.
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."
"I have noticed I can be more committed to the plan than to my intentions — which can lead to a breakdown."
MacklinConnection founder Ron Macklin explores what it means to honor someone and shares why honor is part of the Macklin Method.
Here, Ron Macklin shares how we can notice, navigate, and adjust our moods.
"I get frustrated, do you?" Here, MacklinConnection Founder Ron Macklin explores the connection between frustration and arrogance.
When we meet new people, we often have ideas about who they might be. At MacklinConnection, we call these ideas “stories.”
At MacklinConnection, one of our key practices is Tossing Lines. But before we begin, it's important to pause and reflect.
If my nervous system has a dashboard, in place of a "check engine" light, it would have an amber "should-ing" light.