Posts by Mike Staver

  Hi, everybody. I’m Mike Staver. This is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people just like you. Here’s this week’s question. “I work for a company that should be involved in the community, but my boss disagrees. Our competitors are very involved and it’s the right thing to…

  Hi, everybody. I’m Mike Staver. This is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people just like you. Here’s this week’s question. “What is the difference between those that take initiative and those that do not? I am working hard to get my direct report to take initiative, but…

  Hi, everybody. I’m Mike Staver. This is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people just like you. Here’s this week’s question. “What is happening to leadership? We need people to step into the gap and lead. Are we just void of great leaders?” Yes, you’re right. I wish…

  Hi, everybody. I’m Mike Staver. This is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people just like you.  This is my annual holiday message. This message is sometimes controversial but I’m going to say it anyway, Merry Christmas. I’m not saying Merry Christmas because I am disrespectful of those…

  Hi, everybody. I’m Mike Staver. This is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people just like you. Here’s this week’s question. “I work for a bank. I have a coworker that is responsible for a group of direct reports. Often, they, my coworker, are faced with questions or…

  Hi, everybody. I’m Mike Staver. This is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people just like you. Here’s this week’s question. “Why is it that vacations are sometimes not restful or relaxing?” As I am shooting this right now, I’m just back from vacation. It was extremely relaxing.…

  Hi, everybody. I’m Mike Staver. This is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people just like you. Here’s this week’s question. “I’m returning from a leave of absence, I have anxiety about returning to work. Interestingly, I do not have to go to the OFFICE in capital letters,…

  Hi, everybody. I’m Mike Staver. This is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people just like you. Here’s this week’s question. “Do you think the mental and emotional issues were experiencing are likely to be permanent?” I don’t know. Are you talking about you or your family, you…

  Hi, everybody. I’m Mike Staver. This is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people just like you. Here’s this week’s question. “I am working in a culture that’s not healthy. It’s not terrible, but some weird things happen and everyone just winks and nods and goes about their…

  Hi, everybody. I’m Mike Staver. This is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people just like you. Here’s this week’s question. “I am struggling to not be resentful of a co-worker. He has not done anything to warrant my resentment, but I can’t seem to shake it.” Well,…