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The Pernicious Myth of Work/Life Balance
If we had a quarter for every time we heard the words “work/life balance” we would all be wealthy people. I’m not sure where the phrase...

D. Mark McCoy
Apr 17, 20223 min read


A Short note on purpose
I believe all of us are watching the tragedy in Ukraine with great concern. Many of us are surprised to see the brilliant and committed...

D. Mark McCoy
Mar 9, 20221 min read


The Power of Purpose
Hi all, A few weeks ago I sent an email about the pernicious myth of work-life balance. I explained it as a preface to some thoughts on...

D. Mark McCoy
Feb 2, 20223 min read


Learned Optimism
If we have worked together, we have likely discussed the Stockdale Paradox. Stockdale, a Viet Nam war hero spent at years as the senior...

D. Mark McCoy
Nov 14, 20212 min read


The One Thing
It is summer and each summer for 30+ years I have asked myself the same question. You may have heard me speak about this question in...

D. Mark McCoy
Jul 5, 20212 min read
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