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Have you made the mistake of putting your career on Autopilot?

February 7, 2017 By Chip Valutis

Have you made the mistake of putting your career on Autopilot-

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is your pilot speaking. While it was a little choppy climbing out, we successfully reached our cruising altitude and anticipate a smooth flight from here. We invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy the flight..." You have heard this announcement many times. Chances are - you complied with it just as often. Nothing better than having the "hard" … [Read more...]

If You Forget How to “Play in Pain” – You’ll Hate Yourself Later

January 10, 2017 By Chip Valutis

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The NFL Playoffs have begun! I love seeing and feeling the passion in a Playoff game - the intensity is palatable. This week, I was also struck by the intensity and power of the hits players endure. I forget, sitting on my comfortable couch, these are 250+ pound guys, running fast and smashing into each other! The bigger the hit the louder the cheer, but often the guy … [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...]

What the “Bowels of the Bayou” Can Teach You About Life

February 16, 2016 By Chip Valutis

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I didn't want to do it. In fact, if I died at age 150 and never did it - I wouldn't care. I couldn't understand why anyone would ever want to! I'm not talking about picking up dog poop, balancing my checkbook or getting a root canal. It is nothing that manageable. Nope, I'm talking about visiting Mississippi! Let's be honest - who wants to live in Mississippi?! I know New … [Read more...]

The Top 3 Reasons You Stopped Loving Your Job

November 10, 2015 By Chip Valutis

The Top 3 Reasons You Stopped Loving Your Job

Your commute is over. You plop down at your desk and fire up the computer. How's it feel? Seriously, which thought tends to kick off your day: "Here we go - back at the ol' grindstone."  or "Here we go - this should be a great day!"  Don't get me wrong - I'm not one of those obnoxious motivational people.  You know who I'm talking about - If you cut off his arm he … [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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