Paul Napper
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Paul Napper, Psy.D., leads a management psychology and executive coaching consultancy in Boston, whose clients include Fortune 500 companies, universities, and start-ups. He is the co-author of The Power of Agency: The 7 Principles to Conquer Obstacles, Make Effective Decisions and Create a Life on Your Own Terms, from which this essay was adapted.