by Brian Gast | May 19, 2014 | Musings
Two Ways to Cultivate Wisdom and get More of What Matters Most “What do you think? Should I sell the company or not?” For the first time in our two-year relationship, Ed was stuck. His business acumen and intellect were of little help that day. The offer was alluring...
by Brian Gast | Nov 19, 2013 | Personal Growth
The day I turned fifty, the passage of time seemed to speed up. I started seeing expiration dates on relationships and activities I had assumed would last forever. What is it about midlife? It kicks up questions that no independent, high-achiever ever thought to...
by Brian Gast | Oct 31, 2013 | Musings, Personal Growth
In times of uncertainty (isn’t that all the time?) it’s useful to balance fear with compassion. Notice why you do what you do. You may be surprised how often fear is your motivator. Fear of not being endorsed, of not having good career options, of pissing somebody... by Brian Gast | Jan 23, 2013 | Musings, Work/Life Balance
I recently was a guest blogger on Inspiyr.com – a cool site dedicated to being healthy, happy and successful. I had a little different take on the topic of work/life balance. There’s nothing wrong with working or working hard. What causes the unintended collateral... by Brian Gast | Jan 11, 2013 | Leadership, Musings
I recently wrote an article as a guest blogger for ThoughtLeaders (also appeared in SmartBrief on Leadership). I love the topic of navigating the middle passage, exploring the unique. Click Here to read the...