Education | Life Coaching | Chris Kourtakis

Lead Yourself First

Posted on April 6, 2026 (April 6, 2026) by Ivy Holguin

I just finished reading the book “Lead Yourself First” by Dr. Kevin Mays and wanted to share some thoughts and insights that I got out of the book. First, your beliefs were not invented by you, they were instilled in you at an early age where you subconsciously adopted them. What does this mean? It […]

Is Confidence a Skill or Personality Trait

Posted on February 24, 2026 (July 22, 2026) by Ray Valenzuela

Is confidence a skill that can be learned, or is it a personality trait that some people naturally possess? Although personality can influence how comfortable someone appears in certain situations, confidence is not limited to people who are naturally outgoing, social, or fearless. When people ask, “Is confidence a skill?” the answer is that confidence […]

Are you Doing the 80 20 Rule Correctly?

Posted on June 23, 2025 (August 3, 2026) by JastMedia

Home› Blog› Using the 80/20 Rule Correctly Leadership priorities, talent development, and sustainable performance Are You Using the 80/20 Rule Correctly? The 80/20 rule can help leaders identify which activities, customers, and team members create the greatest impact. Used carelessly, however, it can become an excuse to ignore developing employees, overload top performers, or reduce […]

Let’s Talk About The Positives of ADD and ADHD

Posted on June 16, 2025 (June 16, 2025) by JastMedia

According to the DSM-5 (The book in which clinicians and insurance companies use for diagnoses) ADHD and ADD are defined as a neurological disorder defined by impairing levels of attention, disorganization and or hyperactivity-impulsivity. Inattention and disorganization entail inability to stay on task, seeming to not listen, and losing materials necessary for tasks. ADHD into […]