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5 Strategies for Turning Failure into Fuel (not Kryptonite)

April 12, 2016 By Chip Valutis

5 Strategies for Turning Failure into Fuel

In case you missed it - last week was the most exciting finish to an NCAA Basketball Tournament - ever! As the final second literally ticked away, Villanova made the winning basket. Depending on who you were cheering for, you either screamed with delight or looked shocked and dismayed. What a game! As always - I find there are some great lessons for all of us in these … [Read more...]

When did “Learning” Stop being Your Priority?

March 22, 2016 By Chip Valutis

When did learning stop being your priority

Somewhere along the line, "learning" stopped being your "job" - It's time to fix that - Let me explain... I had the pleasure of hosting my daughters and their friends over spring break down in the Redneck Riviera. During the week - two things became very apparent to me. First - I'm old. That was painfully obvious in my feeble attempts to keep up. Secondly - learning is … [Read more...]

The Minimalist Guide to Daily Satisfaction

January 20, 2016 By Chip Valutis

The Minimalist Guide to Daily Satisfaction

You are busy. Probably very busy.  You often don't see an end in sight. It's tiring. There are too few days you feel a sense of satisfaction or fulfillment when your head finally hits the pillow. I get it. You are not alone. One of my goals in writing this blog is to keep you focused on a desired future during the daily chaos. As such, as busy as you are, I hope you find … [Read more...]

A Dance-Floor Diagnostic: Is How You Dance the Way You Live?

September 22, 2015 By Chip Valutis

Weddings, to a Psychologist like me, are 'target rich environments!" The people watching is amazing! Think about it - there are people from all walks of life, every generation and the added boost of high emotions and lots of alcohol! That's a winning combination! This weekend I found myself at such a venue. Not surprising, I watched and thought (while my wife did most of the … [Read more...]

Look in the mirror, have you Plateaued? Now what…?

July 1, 2015 By Chip Valutis

Awareness is the first step of change, but if you stop there - nothing happens. If I didn't already know that to be true, I get a painful reminder every March. You see, I live in Buffalo, NY. Winters here are long, cold and dark. Unfortunately, for me that tends to correlate with a decrease in exercise and an increase in chicken wing consumption! Not surprising, when I pack … [Read more...]

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About Chip Valutis

About Chip

As a Psychologist working in industry, I have heard and seen it all.

I’ve worked with Fortune 500 Companies as well as smaller, entrepreneurial enterprises. I coach CEOs and first time leaders. I develop new leadership teams and/or help teams who have lost their effectiveness. I work at an organizational level addressing complex systemic challenges and at an individual level helping leaders learn to lead.

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