Steve Keating

1 month ago | stevekeating.me | Steve Keating

Several years ago, I was working in a company with a newly christened CEO. I, and several of my colleagues, had known him for a long time in his various roles within the organization. We had good working relationships with him, and I was especially excited about his elevation into the top spot. I was certain he would do a great job. It didn’t take long before I began to wonder about that.

1 month ago | stevekeating.me | Steve Keating

I’m pretty certain there is no such thing as a neutral human interaction. Every time, every single time, we interact with another human being, we leave them feeling either better about themselves or worse. They do the same for, or to, us. Sometimes it’s a lot better or a lot worse, but most of the time it’s just a little. Very often it’s so little that it’s almost imperceptible. But it’s there.

1 month ago | stevekeating.me | Steve Keating

I remember one of the very first times I had to give feedback to someone who reported to me. I had the title of manager, but I knew nothing about managing people and much less about leading them. Even if I had known what I was doing, it was going to be a difficult conversation. He was a young guy who I think was living on his own for the first time. He appeared as if he had been wearing the same pair of jeans for a long long time.

1 month ago | stevekeating.me | Steve Keating

My “past” is pretty ordinary. There are good times and not-so-good times. I have a few regrets, things I wish I could do differently, and things I wish I had done more often. But overall, I wouldn’t change a thing. Every decision, good or bad, has shaped me into who I am, and I’m grateful for all of them. I’ve learned what I could, kept my good memories close, and let go of the rest. What I don’t do is dwell on the past. I especially don’t think about the not-so-great parts of my past.

1 month ago | stevekeating.me | Steve Keating

Life’s a rollercoaster, and we’re constantly being pushed to be better, do better, and achieve more. But let’s be real, accepting yourself as you are feels like a radical act. Just to be clear, self-acceptance isn’t about settling or giving up on growth—it’s about embracing your true self, flaws and all, and being just fine with who you are right now. But that’s easier said than done, right? So, here’s a practical guide to helping you develop self-acceptance and live more fully as you. 1.