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So much of our work at OKA is working with adults toward better self-management through greater self-awareness. The work--whether rooted in Type (MBTI), Emotional Intelligence (EQ-i) or some other model/tool--almost always aims at growth and change, but while insights come quickly, changed behavior
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Birdman: a Typological Feast
Birdman Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) won top honors at this year’s Academy Awards. While I think a few of this year’s movies were outstanding, Birdman so clearly stood out in its ambition, pacing and technical audacity that its being named Best Picture of 2014 seemed inevitable to me. And
Leading in New Territory, avoiding the tragic fall from grace
Everyone is a leader somewhere . . . but not everyone fits the stereotype of a "corporate leader." Identifying your leadership style and understanding the roles and environments where your style is most effective can unlock your personal Super Power. Once you understand the 4 basic leadership
American Sniper—An Archetypal Battlefield
Clint Eastwood’s American Sniper earned over $100 million in its opening weekend, making it the biggest hit of Eastwood’s storied career. People flocked to see this movie, many driven by the bitter controversy the war movie has stirred up. While some object to the movie as a glorification of both
Fighting the Game
Generational divides frustrate me. Specifically, I don’t like being too far out of sync with my kids and their way of thinking. Video games—and the role they play in my sons’ lives—pose a consistent challenge to my desire for alignment, for while my kids love them, I find myself more and more often