Lawyers in Suits climb the Ladder of Inference on purpose — it’s literally their job. But in real life, we climb it accidentally, and that’s where the trouble begins. This short follow-up explores why legal reasoning works in courtrooms but creates chaos in personal relationships, and how seeing the ladder helps us make clearer, wiser choices. Read More
A simple workshop exercise taught me something profound: we’re almost always capable of more than we think. One extra inch. One percent more intention. That tiny shift can change results in ways we never expect. Here’s how a small increase in effort can create a massive ripple in performance and life. Read More
A gentle look at the difference between beliefs and true knowing. Drawing on insights from Jamie Smart, Sydney Banks, and a simple story about learning to float or ride a bike, this post explores the natural resilience built into every person. A quiet invitation to see your own health and potential in a fresh way. Read More
Leaders don’t change direction because of strategy, pressure, or discipline. They change direction because they see something new. This post explores the upstream “how to” behind real leadership transformation — the quiet, insight-based shifts that lead to clarity, culture change, and legacy. Read More
We all have an inner compass that tells us when the direction we’re heading just isn’t working. That feeling isn’t failure—it’s guidance. When the mind quiets, we see new possibilities, and a single insight can turn the entire boat. This post explores how fresh direction truly emerges and how insight becomes legacy. Read More
Rick Ruppenthal | COACHING