October 6, 2021
A Climb to the Top
“It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” — Sir Edmund Hillary, First Person to Summit Mount Everest Nestled inside the high peaks of the Ad...
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Articles by Chuck Garcia
Writing on communication, emotional intelligence, and leadership, from the classroom, the stage, and the mountain.
April 5, 2021
How To Deal With Disallusionment by Kristie Santana
Many of us have had a personal experience with disillusionment. Even small things can leave us wondering, “Was it worth it?” like being disappointed b...
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February 15, 2021
Succeeding in 2021 May Require a Visit to Your Local Improv Comedy Club
We made it to 2021. Do we get a reward? Extra gold coins for completing “level 2020“? Many are entering the new year not entirely unscathed. Each mont...
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January 20, 2021
Are We the Leader We Expect from Our Leaders?
There’s been plenty to have an opinion about in 2020. We watched unprecedented disasters, calamities, social conflicts, and crises challenge leaders a...
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December 22, 2020
What’s Going to Be Your Takeaway from 2020?
I have recently seen and heard numerous people fail to flippantly respond to the following question when asked, “How are you doing?” Before 2020, that...
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November 18, 2020
What Would You Do If You Weren’t Afraid?
What if you just asked for what you wanted? What if you pursued what it is that you are really passionate about? You might answer, “it’s not that simp...
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October 21, 2020
Doing This One Thing Will Make All the Difference
At the beginning of my consulting and coaching career, I dedicated a significant amount of time on the art of communication. In many cases, individual...
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August 19, 2020
The Humility Needed to Move Forward with Success
Mr. Abraham Lincoln is undoubtedly one of the most beloved presidents in the history of the United States. His leadership throughout the Civil War and...
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July 22, 2020
What it Really Takes to Be Successful – Learn by Doing
More than a hundred years ago, the United States made high school education compulsory. A formal education system was designed to meet the economic de...
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June 17, 2020
Are You Stretching as Often as You Should?
When you’re younger you don’t think you need to do it. When you’re older, you wish you could do it better. Stretching can be likened to the “soft skil...
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May 20, 2020
I Hope You Fail
Have you ever heard a mentor, teacher, or trusted loved one say those words to you? It sounds a bit jarring coming from someone you think would want o...
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April 22, 2020
Succeeding in the Face of Adversity
It’s no secret we’re in uncharted territory. The unknown is anxiety-inducing and can feel overwhelming as we try to adjust to changing requirements in...
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