Mike’s Blog
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Know when it is time to quit
Sometimes, creating the conditions for success means knowing when it’s time to stop.
How do leaders create trust
People will only trust you as much as you trust yourself.
Give their hearts purpose.
When you speak to their hearts, they will take it from there.
Facing the world’s uncertainty.
Talk about how you can support each other.
How do you measure leadership?
The true measure of leadership is the action you inspire.
The Power of a team
Teamwork is invaluable for success.
Leaders: are you listening?
When people don’t believe you’re hearing their perspective, they might find a solution of their own.
Does the perfect leader exist?
Is it possible to be a perfect leader and have; all the right knowledge, perfect morale, no problems, total control and much more? For years, I tried to achieve this dream state of being a perfect leader. Truthfully, perfection is not possible in leadership. You will...
The gap between fault and solutions
If you stop with assigning fault for the problem, you’re unlikely to fix even one of them.
Are you stuck?
Asking for help will reduce the amount of time wasted with someone stuck on a problem.
Enjoy the ride and laugh
Don’t sweat the stuff you cannot control. Laugh about it and have fun with the people around you no matter where you find yourself.
Let them go and celebrate
The conversation was a sign of the impact of their leadership.
Make sure you’re solving the right problem.
Communication issues are never the actual problem to solve; the quality of trust almost always is.
Balancing safety and comfort
Safety and comfort are not the same thing. A healthy balance of both allows for both productivity and growth.
Don’t apologize for being on vacation
Vacations help you recharge so you can be at your best. So, don’t apologize when responding to messages.
What self-care do you need?
Self-care and balance are essential for sustained success and a healthy, fulfilling life. What self-care do you need today?
Conflict in great teams
Navigating conflict with empathy and open-mindedness is the sign of a great team and not the absence of conflict.
Responsibility is the key to soaring
Teams that favour personal responsibility will have individuals that soar beyond their perceived limitations.
The symphony of teamwork
Collective brilliance is the result of blending diverse perspectives into the symphony known as teamwork.
The sum of individual talents
Strong collaboration will result in the collective brilliance of the team becoming greater than the sum of its individual talents.
The powerful mindset of denial
Denial creates an illusionary sanctuary. But beneath denial’s surface lies the potential for profound self-deception and stagnation.
The power in your intuition
Amidst the noise of logic and reason, your intuition will reveal paths unseen and lead you to the depths of your own authentic knowing.
A bias for action isn’t enough
True progress lies not only in the actions we take but also in the intentionality behind them.
What signs are you ignoring?
The sign, “Wet Paint” keeps us from making a mess on ourselves. What signs do you need to pay attention to?
