Mark Goulston, a psychiatrist, leadership coach, and best-selling author, shares profound insights following his terminal cancer diagnosis. He reflects on the importance of finding contentment and the lessons learned about life and legacy. Goulston discusses how existential threats can reshape our values, emphasizing the need for urgent communication and strong relationships. He encourages personal choices based on values, the significance of kindness and mentorship, and the transformative power of embracing challenges to build a meaningful legacy.
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Traffic Light Rule of Conversation
Limit speaking time to 40 seconds in conversations unless invited to monologue.
Notice non-verbal cues like fidgeting and looking around which may indicate you're talking too much.
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Creating Urgency and Self-Discovery
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How does someone who's been told he will die much sooner than expected find contentment in the time he has left? As a former therapist, cofounder of the Deeper Coaching Institute, and business book author, Mark Goulston has spent his entire career trying to help others manage their emotions, improve their communication, and find the right balance between the personal and the professional. Faced with his own cancer diagnosis, he's been reflecting on lessons learned in his own life, things he and clients wish they'd done differently, and how to both prepare for a "good" death and leave a meaningful legacy. He shares his newfound perspective and his advice for early, mid- and late-career leaders.
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