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If you’re not grateful for stress – you miss the point!

March 20, 2017 By Chip Valutis

If you're not grateful for stress - you miss the point

It's that time of the year again. The nail-biting, hand-wringing, buzzer-beating, stress-packed world of March Madness! We've seen just two rounds played, but I'm struck by the amount of pressure these "kids" endure when they step onto the court. The world is watching - the stakes are huge. While most people try to avoid stress, these kids wouldn't trade it for the … [Read more...]

Want to Dramatically Improve your Leadership Skills – Shut Up!

January 18, 2017 By Chip Valutis

Want to Dramatically Improve your Leadership Skills- Listen

Do you spend the majority of your day fighting fires and directing traffic? If so, you know how hard leadership can be.  I'm sure you can relate: Things must get done, efforts fall behind.  You can't wait for others to 'figure it out' or 'step up to the plate' so you jump in and take action. The irony is - it works (at least it for awhile). You push others over the finish … [Read more...]

The 5 Levels of Leadership – How to Identify and Improve Yours

November 15, 2016 By Chip Valutis

The 5 Levels of Leadership How to Identify and Improve Yours

Last week, I interviewed a job candidate and asked about her "Master Plan" - in other words, where she intended her career to go. Without a pause - she said: "I want to get into leadership." Doing my best Columbo act, I asked: "What does that mean? While she looked at me with a "Duh - that's obvious" expression on her face,  she couldn't answer the question. She didn't know … [Read more...]

A Leadership Lesson from This Dysfunctional Election

November 8, 2016 By Chip Valutis

A Leadership Lesson from This Dysfunctional Election

The Train Wreck: I voted this week. What should be a moment of red, white and blue pride was far from it. I selected from two people for whom I have no respect. Yet, with the stroke of my pen, I officially advocated for one to be President of the United States! What happened?! How can these by my choices?! How can this represent the best our great nation has to … [Read more...]

Don’t Make this Mistake when Interviewing Candidates

March 1, 2016 By Chip Valutis

Don't Make this Mistake When Interviewing Candidates

When was the last time you had a first date? Chances are - it's been awhile. Let me remind you of what it feels like and how you behave: You wear your favorite outfit (which you pick out well in advance). You are on your best behavior - you smile often, laugh at the right time and listen intently. You try to impress - you want the date to go well and put effort into … [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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