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The “Six-Inch Problem”: Managing the Space Between Your Ears
"The real challenge isn’t just building skills—it’s learning to manage the six inches between your ears." — Darren Kanthal Brief Summary/Overview: In this episode of The Kanthal Group LinkedIn Live, we dive into the internal challenges that leaders face when trying to...
Why Band-Aids Won’t Fix Bullet Wounds: Finding The Root Cause for Real Change
"Surface fixes are like Band-Aids on bullet wounds. Until you're ready to dig deeper, lasting change just isn't going to happen." — Rachel Leigh Brief Summary/Overview: In this episode of The Kanthal Group LinkedIn Live, we dive into the difference between quick fixes...
The Marriage Secret That’s Transforming Business Leadership (We Learned It the Hard Way)
"When you have clear agreements, everything moves faster. You’re not stepping on each other’s toes, and there’s no need to guess what the other person expects." – Darren Kanthal Brief Summary/Overview: In this episode, we dive deep into the importance of creating...
Invisible Micromanagement: The Mental Load That’s Burning You Out
“The invisible micromanagement is real, but it’s often an indicator that there’s something deeper brewing.” — Darren Kanthal Brief Summary/Overview:In this episode of The Kanthal Group LinkedIn Live, we go deep into the concept of invisible micromanagement. We explore...
The Power of Clarity: Implicit vs. Explicit Agreements in Leadership and Relationships
"You can be as clear as you think, but if you don’t ask the other person what they heard, you haven’t finished the communication cycle." — Rachel Leigh Brief Summary/Overview:In this episode of The Kanthal Group LinkedIn Live, we explore the concept of implicit and...
Darren Kanthal
Darren Kanthal, Founder of The Kanthal Group, is a values-driven leadership and career coach with over 20 years of experience in HR and Talent Acquisition. Darren is intensely passionate about helping mid-career leaders cut through the BS, do the foundational work, and achieve their greatness.