Mike’s Blog
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The difference between a weed and a flower
It’s all about your perspective.
Stop offering constructive criticism
The next time you have an urge to offer constructive criticism, try offering an observation instead.
Focus on moving forward
The team has more answers than they are giving themselves credit for. Help them lead themselves past what has them stuck.
Let them lead themselves
I cannot think of a better way to help a team succeed than to have them lead themselves.
How will you earn your leadership today?
However, stay committed to earning your leadership every day, and you will be a leader.
Painting takes time, so does team-building
Team building is an art form. You never know what beauty might emerge with each stroke of the brush.
When you don’t see the problem
Rather than saying a problem can’t be true because it’s the first you hear about a problem, take a different approach.
Thinking of your team as family is limiting
It’s ok to want to like your coworkers. Just don’t limit yourself by making it a family.
Who really has a problem
You can’t help someone change if they don’t think they have a problem.
Feedback is a gift – don’t waste it
Look for the truth in the feedback, no matter how small that might be.
When’s the last time you asked for help
When you ask for help, you invite perspectives, creativity, and possibility.
Don’t stare at the rearview mirror.
It’s OK to take a quick peek in the rearview mirror. Just don’t stare at it.
What’s your relationship with money, time, and success?
Fill in the blanks: “My relationship with _________ creates my experience with ________” (note: both words are the same)
Listen to what the world is trying to tell you
Close your eyes and listen the next time you’re in nature. What’s the world trying to tell you?
Change your perspective when you’re stuck
The next time you feel stuck, try changing your perspective. — Go for a walk. Stare out the window. Talk to your dog.
Leaders don’t fail
In leadership, you won’t fail as long as you keep moving forward.
Don’t let the fear of failure stop you
Letting the fear of failure stop you from pursuing your dream is like letting mosquitos stop you from spending time outdoors.
Make room for what your heart desires
What do you need to say “no” to so that you have room for what your heart desires?
The power of perspectives
Take the time to understand rather than dismiss someone’s perspective. After all, you don’t have to adopt it.
Sharing all your experiences
Your struggles and failures define you as much as your successes. Why not be open about them all?
You won’t agree with everything you read
You won’t agree with everything you read. But what if those things help make someone’s life a little better?
The line between excuses and explanations
There’s a fine line between an excuse and an explanation. Do you know which side of the line you’re on?
Biases are a part of the human experience
Biases prove you’re alive, so why not understand them rather than deny you have any?
Life can be hard – why not be happy?
“You can’t wait for life to be easy to be happy.” — Nightbirde
