Leadership and Career Blog
Real talk about leadership and career moves for mid-career leaders who want to achieve their greatness.
Setting Mid-Year Goals – Your Essential Mid-Year Check-In
It’s been said that a goal not written down is nothing more than a wish. As you read those words, check-in with yourself – what came up? Did you roll your eyes and call bullshit? Did you scoff and rebel against those words? Did you simply read them with curiosity and...
From Shiny Objects to Regret: The High Price of Neglecting Decision-Making Processes
As the saying goes, there are no bad decisions – just bad decision-making processes. I recently experienced this firsthand and watched, almost like an objective observer, as my poor decision-making process directly led to a poor decision. For context, I’ve got a...
Laughing in the Face of Fear: Conquering the “They’re All Going to Laugh at You” Mindset
I used to believe I was a ‘trial and error’ guy. The only problem – I was intolerant of the ‘error’ part. It’s like I had this unreal expectation that I was infallible – even though I fallible’d so often, it could have been my full-time job. When it comes to trying...
Underutilized Leadership Sayings: 5 Phrases That Will Transform Your Leadership Approach
I read that there are no new thoughts – just a new take, your take, on something that’s already been said or thought. I’m not sure I like that! As I go about my professional day and speak with leaders at all levels of organizations, I see more similarities than...
Solving The Top 3 Workplace Problems: Find Your Bucket and Take Action!
Lately, I’ve been working with a new coach. I’ve known Anne for years, and she’s going through the same coaching certification that I did years ago. I’m pretty sure I’m one of her first-paying clients. As of this writing, one topic she’s been helping me with is how to...
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.