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Essays and articles on leadership development.


Self-Efficacy Theory in Coaching
Our final entry in The Infourge Compendium of Models and Theories anniversary series is Self-Efficacy Theory.
Jul 235 min read


The SCARF Model in Coaching
This week’s entry is the SCARF Model. I use this framework with clients who want to better understand the events that trigger them and why.
Jul 174 min read


John Dewey's Reflective Thinking in Coaching
The Framework This week’s entry is John Dewey’s Reflective Thinking . This is a useful resource for clients who want to explore their...
Jul 105 min read


Diffusion of Innovation Theory in Coaching
This week’s entry is Diffusion of Innovation Theory . I use this framework with senior leadership-level clients preparing for...
Jul 25 min read


The 4A Model for Stress Management in Coaching
This week’s entry is the 4A Model for Stress Management . I use this framework with clients struggling due to overwhelming obligations...
Jun 195 min read


Cognitive Dissonance Theory in Coaching
The Framework We begin our anniversary series for The Infourge Compendium of Models and Theories by exploring a framework I use with...
Jun 45 min read


Using the Transtheoretical Model in Leadership and Executive Coaching (Part 2/6)
In the second of our 6-part series, we dive deeper into the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) for behavioral change. In this segment we explore
Dec 6, 202414 min read


Using the Transtheoretical Model in Leadership and Executive Coaching (Part 1/6)
In this 6-part abridged series, I explore the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) for behavioral change and examine its relevance in leadership and
Dec 3, 202422 min read


Finding a Reflection Process for You (Part 3/3)
If you struggle to view an experience objectively, it can help to see events from other perspectives. The Brookfield Model of Reflection,
Nov 14, 20244 min read


Finding a Reflection Process for You (Part 2/3)
If you have limited time or limited energy for reflection, you may want to consider a simple framework like Borton’s Model of Reflection. Bo
Oct 9, 20242 min read


Max Palomeque interviewed on 'Unlock the Shortcut' podcast
Infourge founder Max Palomeque was interviewed on the Unlock the Shortcut podcast, talking about his reflections and experiences on leaders
Oct 8, 20241 min read


Max Palomeque on 'Make Life Less Difficult' podcast
Infourge founder Max Palomeque was interviewed on the Make Life Less Difficult podcast, talking about his reflections and experiences on lea
Aug 27, 20241 min read


Finding a Reflection Process for You (Part 1/3)
In this three-part series, we will explore models and methods on reflection. John Dewey once said, “we do not learn from experience…we...
Jul 16, 20242 min read

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