Author Archives: Nick Chellsen

What Is A Growth Mindset?

Over this weekend, I had the opportunity to go to TEDx Roseville. During this event, there were 16 different speakers, each sharing unique ideas with the attendees. While their talks covered various topics, one recurring theme was the idea and importance of having a growth mindset. There are two types of mindsets, as Carol DweckContinue reading “What Is A Growth Mindset?”

“We’ve always done it this way…”

“Where there is no vision, the people perish.” – Proverbs 29:18 (KJV) One of my leadership pet peeves is when someone says, “We’ve always done it this way…” There are a lot of great reasons why people and organizations should do and continue to do certain things. However, custom alone is not one of them.Continue reading ““We’ve always done it this way…””

Emotional Intelligence in LOKI

Like many MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) fans, I watched the season finale of the Disney+ series, Loki last week. While there is a lot to be discussed about its impact on the franchise’s trajectory, I want to talk about what the series shows us about Emotional Intelligence. In this post, I will be giving aContinue reading “Emotional Intelligence in LOKI”

Prompt & Punctual

Periodically, I will hear some variation of, “That meeting could have been an email.” Essentially, what was covered in a one-hour meeting could have been covered in a one-paragraph email. I get it. No one wants to go to unnecessary meetings. However, it’s ironic when the people who often complain about meetings also don’t respondContinue reading “Prompt & Punctual”

Self-Care Matters

Self-care is when you do an activity that energizes you physically, mentally, emotionally, and/or spiritually. There are two important components of self-care: self-awareness and self-management. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to self-care. What is energizing for one person could be draining for another. Because of this, self-awareness is important. If you are strugglingContinue reading “Self-Care Matters”

Sam Wilson: The Reluctant Leader

There’s a well-known Shakespeare quote about greatness: “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon ’em.” (Twelfth Night, Act II, Scene V). I think that the same can be said about leadership. Some are born leaders, some pursue leadership, and some have leadership thrust upon them. When we look at the MarvelContinue reading “Sam Wilson: The Reluctant Leader”

You Are A Leader: Understanding Your Circle of Influence

Table of Contents Introduction Hey, you. Yes, you! If you only get one thing out of this essay, I want it to be this— you are a leader!  Read that statement again and highlight it. You are a leader! Write it on a post-it note if you have to because I don’t want you toContinue reading “You Are A Leader: Understanding Your Circle of Influence”

What does THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER tell us about leadership?

If you’ve been watching the Disney+ series, The Falcon And The Winter Soldier, then you know that (spoiler alert) there’s a new Captain America in town. His name is John Walker and he is more than happy to remind you that he is the new Captain America. On paper, Walker (#NotMyCaptain) looks like the perfect fit for theContinue reading “What does THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER tell us about leadership?”