

Self-Control
I catch myself more often than I’d like to admit, wanting other people to think, act, and decide the way I do. When they don’t, my first...
Jerry Clark
2 days ago2 min read
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From Stones to an Avalanche
Here is a very familiar story. Â Sam and Rachel have been friends for years. Lately, though, things have felt strained. Minor annoyances...
Jerry Clark
4 days ago2 min read
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Let Success Create Motivation
Some time back, I wrote about motivation. Lately, I’ve been thinking about it differently. A woman in an engineering field recently told...
Jerry Clark
6 days ago2 min read
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Vulnerability Can Build Confidence
Early in my career, I was in a meeting where a technical term kept coming up. Everyone nodded as if they understood. I didn’t.  Usually,...
Jerry Clark
Aug 152 min read
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Convincing. The Enemy of Communication.
Years ago, I sat with a friend whom I deeply cared for. We were talking about a sensitive topic; one we’d discussed many times before....
Jerry Clark
Aug 132 min read
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Why?
The why question is powerful, but it can also be problematic. I’ve learned that sometimes when I ask why in relationships , what I need...
Jerry Clark
Aug 112 min read
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Run Into The Storm
Picture this. It was the central plains of the United States. A heavy storm was threatening. Lightning cracked like a whip; thunder...
Jerry Clark
Aug 82 min read
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So What? Now What?
The other day, I was driving home when a woman suddenly pulled out in front of me. I had to slam on the brakes to avoid a crash. My heart...
Jerry Clark
Aug 62 min read
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The Emperor in Me
Embarrassingly, I tell you this story. Years ago, I was in a leadership role at work. I was sharp, confident, and eager to make things...
Jerry Clark
Aug 42 min read
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A Better Me
I often find myself in a snit over things I can’t control. Life can feel unfair, especially when I compare myself to others, usually...
Jerry Clark
Aug 12 min read
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