Are Leaders Born?

Hi everybody, this is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people just like you. Are leaders born or do people learn to be leaders? People learn to be leaders. Here’s what happens. There’s a book out there called “What You Can Change and What You Can’t” by Dr. Martin…

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Talk Less, Listen More

Hi everybody, this is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people just like you. What are the three things we can do to have a positive impact in escalating times? Talk less, listen more, don’t judge? Yeah! You’ve obviously seen my webinars, maybe been coached by me… you answered…

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Happy Thanksgiving 2020

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! This week I wanted to take a minute to extend my heartfelt wishes for you…

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When is a Habit a Problem?

Hi everybody, this is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people just like you. When does a habit or a preference become a problem? Here’s what I mean. I tend to run late all the time. My husband does not, in fact he is obnoxiously on time. He said…

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Letting Go Of Low Performing Staff

Hi everybody, this is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people just like you. The question is simple, the circumstances are not, here is my question: When is it time to let low performers go? I am a fan of the way you break people into three categories: A-performers,…

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Have you achieved enough?

Hi everybody, this is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people just like you. I’m a reasonably successful man, and I’m 61 years old. There have been moments of success in my life and moments of failure. Sometimes I look around and I think that nice guys really do…

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Endings and Beginnings

Hi everybody, this is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people just like you. Mike, does the start of something new in life require the end of something old? That’s a good question. I’m going to make a book recommendation to you, and all of my viewers and that…

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Promoted Beyond Your Skills

Hi everybody, this is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people just like you. This is a hard question. Dear Mike, I’m coming to terms with the fact that I may be over my head in this job. I may be the Peter Principle brought to life. I’ve been…

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Making Statements on Sensitive Issues

Hi everybody, this is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people just like you. This is a hard question. I’m a manager of a large division of a privately held company. Recently I came out and made a statement on a sensitive issue. It blew up in my face.…

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Dealing With Aging

Hi everybody, this is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people just like you. This is a hard question. I’m coming up on a birthday, it’s a big one. I hate aging! Please don’t say it’s better than the alternative. What can I do to come to terms with…

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