John Whitehead's Articles
Leadership That Lasts: The Core of My Coaching Journey
By John Whitehead · September 10, 2025
My Core Philosophies
The BIG Three Coaching Topics
By John Whitehead · September 01, 2016
Over the past almost two years of coaching, I have identified three specific areas that have arisen from working with my clients.
So, What Are These Things Called “Soft Skills”?
By John Whitehead · December 17, 2015
Soft skills are personal characteristics that allow us to effectively relate to others. Applying these skills helps us build stronger work relationshi
Sorry, I just assumed.... Making assumptions – not listening to understand
By John Whitehead · March 05, 2015
Assuming what the other person is saying, or the meaning behind the words they are using, can be a disaster.
The Happiness Factor
By John Whitehead · November 08, 2014
What does a positive workplace look like? Is there such a thing?
PASSION!!!
By John Whitehead · October 24, 2014
When did someone tell you how passionate you sounded about an idea? How did that make you feel?
A Helium Stick experience with Handbell Ringers
By John Whitehead · October 15, 2014
Describes an experience of a mature, interdependent team using the Helium Stick exercise with very interesting results.