Posts by Mike Staver

” allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”>   Episode Summary In this episode of Mondays with Mike, host Mike Staver tackles the practical question: “What’s a simple way to identify blind spots in a person?” Drawing from his coaching experience, Mike shares a straightforward approach—don’t accuse, but rather invite awareness by gently asking if someone has noticed a particular behavior. For example, he…

” allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”>   Episode Summary In this episode of Mondays with Mike, host Mike Staver answers a nuanced question about obligations as a coach when supporting both a direct report and their supervisor—especially if the direct report is unhappy and considering a career change, but hasn’t disclosed this to their boss. Mike clarifies that as a coach,…

” allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”>   Episode Summary In this episode of Mondays with Mike, host Mike Staver answers the question: How can I coach my team to take more ownership? Drawing on his coaching expertise, Mike explores the foundational elements of fostering true ownership within a team. He emphasizes that the key is to clearly define expected outcomes, then empower…

   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, host Mike Staver addresses a common leadership concern: what if you don’t feel confident enough to lead others? Mike explains that confidence is not a prerequisite for effective leadership but rather, it’s the result of putting yourself out there and taking action. Drawing from…

” allowfullscreen=”allowfullscreen”>   Episode Summary In this episode of Mondays with Mike, host Mike Staver tackles the frequent objection: “Why do I need coaching when I already know what I need to do?” Mike Staver explains that simply knowing what to do is not enough—action and consistent execution are crucial. He introduces the concept of a “performance gap,”…

   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.…