Mike’s Blog
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There are no lifeguards out here
What would be different if people always took responsibility for themselves?
You are the author of your reality
The next time you want something and feel bad that it hasn’t happened, stop and ask yourself what’s true about your intentions.
For best results, be yourself
People will be at their best when they act authentically.
Life is best lived by trading judgement for curiosity
When you judge, though, you are responding to the anxiety you’re feeling about the problem.
It’s time to disconnect to reconnect
Find time every day to disconnect.
What would be different if you were happy?
When our boys were growing up, we would tell them, “Do whatever you want in life, just be happy.”
Stop worrying what others think of you
Life is lived best by not worrying what others think of you.
Leading without domain expertise
Your team will shine when you let them do what they do best, and your leadership will too.
What to do with an annoying person
You will start to understand them better when you move in and get to see the details of a person.
When will I be good enough?
Do you really feel like a master after 10,000 hours?
Falling into the trap of working too much
With so many people working from home, remember to not let them fall into the trap of working too much.
Looking for happiness in the chaos
Stop looking to the past to find happiness.
Feedback without permission is not going to be heard
Feedback is best when you have permission to give it. B.T.W: Being the boss doesn’t mean you always have permission.
When the feedback is all about you
Feedback that focuses on how you feel isn’t for the other person. It’s actually for you.
The impact of your biases, and what to do about it
Last weekend, we drove up north to be with friends for Canada Day. As we passed through one small town, I noticed a pickup truck with a large Canadian flag on the back. My first thought was, “oh, great. It’s one of those freedom convoy people.” It took me about three...
Are you stuck or stubborn?
Are you stuck or stubborn? One is not knowing how. The other is not wanting to under the pretense of not knowing how.
Are you good enough?
Do you know how you wonder if you’re good enough? You are - those were all lies.
Obligation or what you want
The next time you hear yourself say, “I should …” Ask, “sure, but do I want to?”
Biases are a part of the human experience
Biases prove you’re alive, so why not understand them rather than deny you have any?
Does everyone share your vision?
Your vision for something might be clear to you. That doesn't mean it's clear to anyone else. Leadership is constantly closing that gap.
Do something to make things real
“A boat rudder works best when the boat is moving” — Ashley Johnson Stop thinking about what you want and do something to start making it real.
Feeling supported starts with your feelings
People are impacted by what’s in the news, so make it safe to feel what they feel. Who knows, you might be the only person who does that for them.
Ask, don’t tell, and watch them grow
There are so many benefits to asking their opinion, rather than telling them yours. It builds trust, empowerment, teamwork, and more!
Don’t make authenticity an afterthought
Doesn’t feel authentic to you, then it won’t feel authentic to others. So why not make it authentic?
