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By Mike Staver | January 23, 2019

This month I would like to make a few suggestions on how to effectively coach and how to effectively be coached. If you are in a leadership role, one of your primary responsibilities is to coach your direct reports. It will make you a better leader and it will add value to those you lead…

The power of gifts

By Mike Staver | January 23, 2019

This time of year is designed to be about giving and the power of gifts. It usually does not work out as designed as the giving sometimes turns into a frantic focus on urgency and the anxiety that goes with choosing the right gift. I want to encourage you to be mindful during this time…

The five characteristics of courageous leadership

By Mike Staver | January 23, 2019

Continuing Onward Under Rigorous And Grinding Experiences Judy House, the best boss I ever reported to, used to say to me, “Mike, the higher you move in an organization the less freedom you have.” In any endeavor where you have people looking to you for leadership, they are watching you and waiting to see how…

Leading with heart

By Mike Staver | January 23, 2019

Great leadership doesn’t require lofty positions. Leadership is the degree to which you are willing to influence those around you. The key to great influence is your values. What do you value most? To what extent do you exercise your influence in places and in ways that make a difference and are aligned with your…

Are you a coward?

By Mike Staver | January 23, 2019

Relax! I’m not calling you a coward…yet. I am simply asking you to take a moment to evaluate the extent to which courage and fear each influence the way you live and work. I am not here to judge, just to ask tough questions: “What are you afraid of?” “What is the most courageous thing…

Find your courage

By Mike Staver | January 23, 2019

Never make a life or business altering decision in a moment of high emotional intensity, especially when that emotion is fear or anxiety. There have been more regrettable decisions made because of what we are afraid of than probably any other emotional state. Fear manifests when you think about what will happen or what won’t…

Are you really grateful?

By Mike Staver | January 23, 2019

As is my tradition in November, I am dedicating this piece to gratitude. We live in a world that is so fast-paced and busy, time is seldom taken to truly and deeply express gratitude. I am not talking about a polite ‘thank you’. I am speaking here about something deeper, something that you take the…

Recognition and gratitude – Roped Club

By Mike Staver | January 23, 2019

What do you think the world would be like if each of us committed to verbally recognize one person every day? As the season of Thanksgiving approaches I have a challenge for you. The challenge is a lifelong commitment to verbal recognition and gratitude. With that in mind, I have started a club inspired by…

Gratitude

By Mike Staver | January 23, 2019

As is my tradition in November, I am dedicating this piece to gratitude. We live in a world that is so fast-paced and busy time is seldom taken to truly and deeply express gratitude. I am not talking about a polite thank you. I am speaking here about something deeper, something that you take the…

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Irrational Certainty

By Mike Staver | September 11, 2023

  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…

Improving Communication Skills

By Mike Staver | September 11, 2023

  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,…

Truth Versus Belief

By Mike Staver | September 11, 2023

  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…

Embracing Joy

By Mike Staver | September 11, 2023

  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…

People Pleaser

By Mike Staver | September 4, 2023

  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…

Navigating Power Dynamics with Integrity

By Mike Staver | August 28, 2023

  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 navigate power dynamics and ethical challenges in the workplace to maintain my integrity and professional reputation?” Mike: Well, Marty, I’m going to bring you back in on this…

Sharing Personal Matters

By Mike Staver | August 21, 2023

  Hi, everybody. I’m Mike Staver. This is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people just like you. “Mike, how much of the story do you recommend a person shares when a friend, family member or colleague starts asking questions about personal matters?” I’m glad to have our producer…

Artificial Intelligence

By Mike Staver | August 14, 2023

  Hi, everybody. I’m Mike Staver. This is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people just like you. As often is the case, I’m blessed to have in the studio our producer Marty. We are glad! Marty, you’re a young dude, you love technology, I’ll be very interested in…

Progressing with a Coach

By Mike Staver | August 4, 2023

  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 have a coach. I like her a lot. She is smart and helpful. I am not making any progress, however, and it’s 100% my fault. I am clear about what…

Work Life Balance

By Mike Staver | July 31, 2023

  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 organizations promote work life balance for their employees and create a supportive and productive work environment at the same time?” I love this question so much. Organizations out there…

Skills, Desires & Dreams

By Mike Staver | July 24, 2023

  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’m excited once again to have my producer Marty in the house today. He’s going to be working with me on this question. I always love it when Marty’s here and…

Communication & Conflict

By Mike Staver | July 17, 2023

  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. “How can couples communicate effectively and resolve their conflicts in a relationship?” Holy cow. You’ve been sending me questions that I can write books about. Practice, practice,…

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