Personal Relationships & Professional Identity

  Summary: Personal relationships play a significant role in shaping our professional identities. Our values, priorities, and focus are influenced by the people we surround ourselves with. In today’s world, it is no longer possible to leave our personal lives at home, as our personal identities are brought into the workplace. While some individuals may…

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Evolution of Work

  Summary: Mike discusses the concept of work and how it might evolve in the next 50 years. He mentions that many people today seem to be disinterested in work and even afraid of it. Mike predicts that work will become more technology-driven, with increased automation and remote work. He highlights a recent incident where…

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New Year’s 2024

Hi everybody, this is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people just like you. This week, we’re diving into the New Year! You know what I don’t like? I don’t like New Year’s resolutions. Did you know that, according to Gallup, most people only last committed to their New…

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Merry Christmas 2023

Hi everybody, this is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people just like you. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, time for my annual holiday message, which, as most of you know, tends to be a little different. The way I see it is, whether you say…

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Happy Thanksgiving 2023

Hi everybody, this is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people just like you. Only… this week I’m not going to be answering a question because it’s my special annual Thanksgiving Mondays with Mike! Recently, I was on a coaching call with a gentlemen who was struggling with the…

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Irrational Certainty

  Hi, everybody. I’m Mike Staver. This is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people just like you. “Recently, I heard you speak. You talked about something called irrational certainty and how it impacts people at work. Please explain more.” This reminds me of a show that we did…

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Improving Communication Skills

  Hi, everybody. I’m Mike Staver. This is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people just like you. “How can I improve my communication skills?” Marty: Practice, it’s a skill like anything. Mike: That’s right. Marty: You wouldn’t expect to go out and be able to, I don’t know,…

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Truth Versus Belief

  Hi, everybody. I’m Mike Staver. This is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people just like you. “What is the difference between truth and belief? How does it affect relationships at home or at work?” All right, Marty, I’m going to bring you in on this one. I…

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Embracing Joy

  Hi, everybody. I’m Mike Staver. This is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people just like you. “What causes a person to struggle with embracing or fully experiencing the joy or good feelings about a success or great experience? I have a friend that cannot experience joy or…

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People Pleaser

  Hi, everybody. I’m Mike Staver. This is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people just like you. “I am a people pleaser. This gets me in trouble at home and at work. I am a high performer. I continue to achieve success at work. I find that my…

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