Mind Your Prepositions: The Linguistics of Management Versus Leadership
June 29, 2023
Dr. Brendel's blog post on Keystone Partners highlights the crucial distinction between management and leadership roles within an organization. It underscores that while managers focus on processes, systems, and…
The Manager as Coach – By Stefan Kalt, PhD
April 4, 2023
Coaching is not a mysterious art practiced only by certified professionals. It’s a technique that anyone can use. If you’re a manager, it can be especially useful. Coaching your reports, rather than just telling them…
Humor in Executive Coaching: Strategic, Effective, and Fun
June 8, 2022
In this blog on the Keystone Partner's website, Dr. Brendel discusses the positive impact that humor can have in an executive coaching engagement. When coaches employ humor, it can help clients feel understood and…
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The Productive Academic: Tips for Time Management – By Stefan Kalt, PhD
March 27, 2022
Most academics would like to be more productive, especially with their research. The causes for falling short include a heavy teaching load, service commitments and student advising. But many also don’t manage their…
Kev’s Best Names Leading Minds Executive Coaching “Top 5 Executive Coaching Services in Boston”
September 9, 2021
We're proud to announce that we've been selected as one of the top 5 executive coaching services in Boston by the Kev's Best website. Read the review here.
Perspectives on Managing Treatment-Resistant Depression
August 27, 2021
Dr. Brendel is both a noted psychiatrist and a leading professional certified executive coach. In this article, Dr. Brendel shares his perspective on what can be done when a patient's depression does not seem to respond…
Think Talk Create: Building Workplaces Fit For Humans
January 10, 2021
Dr. David Brendel and Ryan Stelzer are pleased to announce their new book: "Think Talk Create: Building Workplaces Fit For Humans." In the book, due out in September 2021, they show how to build workplaces fit for…
Success Mindsets, Breaking Down Cognitive Biases, Building Rapport
October 12, 2020
See Dr. Brendel on the Seize the Moment video podcast where he discusses the significance of slowing down your thinking process to make better choices, how your mindset can prevent you from being an effective leader,…
Walking Meetings in the COVID Era
July 22, 2020
Walking meetings have been gaining popularity in recent years and in some circumstances, they may have increased utility during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent post on the Keystone Partners blog, Dr. Brendel…
The Dog Days of COVID: 8 Suggestions for Staying Sane And Maybe Even Thriving
May 30, 2020
By Dr. Stefan Kalt and Dr. David Brendel As the “new normal” of COVID sinks in, many are feeling anxious, lonely, and unwell. And for good reason: professional and personal plans are on hold or have been curtailed,…