Posts by Mike Staver

” allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”>   Episode Summary In this week’s episode, Mike Staver responds to a viewer concerned about a top performer who has suddenly stopped showing initiative. Mike’s approach as a coach is to diagnose what triggered the change in behavior. He notes that a loss of motivation can often be the culprit—sometimes top achievers lose…

” allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”>   Episode Summary In this week’s episode, Mike answers a question from a viewer who feels like they are doing “all the things” but are not seeing results. Mike directly challenges this premise, stating that if you’re not getting results, you’re simply not doing all the things. He explains that the phrase “I’ve…

   Episode Summary In this episode of Mondays with Mike, a viewer asks for a good way to clarify someone’s goals. Mike introduces the well-known and effective SMART goals framework. He breaks down each letter of the acronym: Specific, Measurable, Actionable (or Achievable), Relevant, and Time-bound. To illustrate the concept, Mike uses the example…

   Episode Summary In this episode of Mondays with Mike, a viewer asks a fundamental question about leadership: what if I don’t feel confident enough to lead other people? Mike’s answer is both direct and reassuring: confidence comes after the behavior, not before it. He explains that you will never feel confident until you…

   Episode Summary In this week’s episode, Mike Staver tackles a viewer question about how to coach a person who shuts down every time they are challenged. Mike advises that the first step is to take a “fearless self-inventory” and evaluate your own challenging style. He explains that being too harsh or direct can…

   Episode Summary In this episode of Mondays with Mike, Mike Staver explains how leaders can discern when to be supportive and when to be directive in their coaching. He clarifies that directive coaching involves teaching, telling, and guiding, while supportive coaching is more collaborative. The key is to evaluate what the individual is…

   Episode Summary In this episode of Mondays with Mike, Mike Staver addresses a common concern from managers: feeling like they work harder than their team. He explains that it’s often normal for leaders and owners to work harder due to higher responsibilities for driving strategic results. Mike emphasizes that while working harder might…

   Episode Summary In this episode of Mondays with Mike, Mike Staver addresses a common workplace struggle: procrastinating on important work. Responding as a coach, Mike Staver explores what truly drives procrastination, asking listeners to consider the underlying causes, whether it’s fear of failure, lack of resources, or concerns about outcomes. He underscores that…

   Episode Summary In this episode of Mondays with Mike, Mike Staver addresses a common challenge: what should you do when an employee is clearly capable, but continues to underperform? Mike explains that persistent underperformance often stems from a lack of clarity about what high performance looks like. He walks through a step-by-step process…

   Episode Summary In this episode of Mondays with Mike, host Mike Staver addresses the common challenge of clients freezing when faced with tough decisions. Drawing on his coaching experience, Mike explains that the root cause is driven by fear. Usually, it’s the fear of making the wrong choice or of negatively impacting others.…