A D Ackerman
How SEO is Killing my Creativity
Remember how last month I wrote about my need for creative time? How I wanted to write more blog posts and share them with you? I wrote...
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A D Ackerman
- Jan 18
- 6 min
What's Your Excuse (for Not Preserving Time for Creativity)?
I have been trying to find a GOOD one—a good excuse, that is, for why I have not pushed Publish for any post on my blog in almost an...
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A D Ackerman
- Feb 15, 2022
- 5 min
Crossword Puzzles, Biases, and Snow
I started writing this post on a Sunday morning while looking out at the softly falling snow and contemplating cognitive (thinking)...
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A D Ackerman
- Nov 23, 2021
- 5 min
The Power, the Magic of "NO"
During a recent conversation with some coach colleagues, we discussed times in our lives when saying "NO" to an opportunity or...
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A D Ackerman
- Sep 6, 2021
- 6 min
Your Reputation is Showing
You can develop your reputation intentionally or allow it to evolve in ways you may not like.
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A D Ackerman
- Jul 19, 2021
- 5 min
We Will Heal Our Healthcare System from the Inside Out
That is my aspirational goal. Yes, as outrageous as it may seem, that is my goal. How, you may ask, am I planning to accomplish this...
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A D Ackerman
- Jun 9, 2021
- 6 min
What my kidney stone taught me about acceptance and resistance
I woke up suddenly, gasping in pain. It was as if my body had been invaded by an alien spirit who was intent on creating the worst pain...
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A D Ackerman
- Apr 26, 2021
- 7 min
Belonging
How do we learn about belonging? We know that no two of us are exactly alike, yet we look for "alike-ness" everywhere. We have a tendency...
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A D Ackerman
- Apr 5, 2021
- 7 min
What are you focusing on?
If you have been reading this blog for any length of time, you are aware that I feel that I have a special affinity to birds, both wild...
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A D Ackerman
- Mar 20, 2021
- 5 min
Yes, Indeed, You Are Stuck
When you feel stuck, you see limited options. Getting unstuck requires asking yourself questions that can help you gain clarity.
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A D Ackerman
- Feb 18, 2021
- 5 min
Photography, Focus, and Mindset
Look at the three photos above. What do you see? Which do you like best, least, and why? Can you tell that they were all taken within 10...
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A D Ackerman
- Feb 2, 2021
- 5 min
The Secret to Value Creation
Do you know how to create value? Or are you thinking: "I don't make things, so I can't create objects of value"? Or maybe you work in a...
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A D Ackerman
- Jan 18, 2021
- 4 min
What the Vultures Say
Many people believe that vultures are an ominous sign. But I seem to have a special relationship with them. They are a symbol of new...
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A D Ackerman
- Jun 30, 2020
- 5 min
Coming to Grips
7 tips to help you deal with the stresses of COVID, the economy, and racial tensions
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A D Ackerman
- Apr 18, 2020
- 5 min
Your Creativity, Courage, and Curiosity Are Showing
I have not written a post in a long time. I have not been sure about what to write during this unusual time, where nothing seems certain,...
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A D Ackerman
- Feb 14, 2020
- 5 min
My Best Boss
Who is the best boss you have ever had? What characteristics distinguished that person from others? What impact did they have on you?
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A D Ackerman
- Dec 29, 2019
- 4 min
No one needs a coach
Thinking of your life or your situation as a metaphor can help you and your coach find new ways to understand who you are.
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A D Ackerman
- Nov 26, 2019
- 3 min
Visual Superpower: Can You See What's Good?
It's important to see the good in everyone and everything around us. Coaching allows us to go beyond what's visible and see the good inside
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A D Ackerman
- Oct 5, 2019
- 4 min
The Meaning of Time
We talk about time a lot. We never seem to have enough of it. Time is a concept. You can’t hold it in your hand. You can’t give it to...
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A D Ackerman
- Sep 27, 2019
- 5 min
Gender Disparities and How to Fix Them
It might not occur to most people that there is a gender disparity in medicine; especially in the field of Pediatrics. After all, the...
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