Steve Keating

2 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

4 weeks ago | stevekeating.me | Steve Keating

Our last post focused on setting and achieving real goals. But we didn’t invest a lot of time in an essential step in the goal setting process. That step is determining your core values. Your core values are the guiding principles that shape your decisions, actions, and ultimately, your life. They reflect what truly matters to you—your priorities, beliefs, and what you stand for. But how do you find these values, especially when life’s noise can make it hard to hear your inner voice?

1 month ago | stevekeating.me | Steve Keating

If you’re a golf fan, then odds are you’ve watched golf on TV or maybe even attended a tournament or two. Just imagine watching your favorite player bombing a drive down the middle of the fairway and then hitting their approach shot within a foot of—a foot of nothing because there was no hole on the green. Nothing to shoot for, no way to finish the hole, no point in playing at all. That seems foolish, doesn’t it? Putting all that work in to master hitting a golf ball long and straight.

1 month ago | stevekeating.me | Steve Keating

I have written about this topic so many times it almost feels like I’m addicted to it. I keep writing about it because so many crappy, unethical people in leadership positions tell me it’s not that big of a deal. They are completely, utterly, often fatally wrong. As wrong as wrong can be. Of the many characteristics of authentic, effective leadership, integrity stands above them all. The fact is that absent integrity, there can be no true leadership.