Guilt vs. Shame

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: What is the difference between guilt and shame? Wow. Man, that is a pretty heavy question. That’s a great question! It’s pretty basic really. So, guilt is good…

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Directing Complaints

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: Mike, I’m a sales manager in a privately held small business. We do about $25 million a year in sales. Often people complain about certain policies and decisions…

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Terrible Listener

Hi everybody, I’m Mike Staver. This is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people like you. Here’s this week’s question: I work for somebody that’s a terrible listener, and I’m married to someone that’s a terrible listener. It drives me crazy. Any help would be appreciated. You guys know…

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Overwhelmed Leader

Hi everybody, I’m Mike Staver. This is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people like you. Here’s this week’s question: I am a leader in a small business. Not the only leader, but I seem to be the one everyone comes to for answers. It’s overwhelming to me. If…

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Knowing Your Capabilities

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: I just unexpectedly took over running a company. I’ve been in the succession plan for some time but due to some unexpected events, I find myself in this…

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Inner Voice: Friend or Foe?

Hi everybody, I’m Mike Staver. This is Mondays with Mike, a weekly video series where I answer questions from people like you. Here’s this week’s question: If your inner voice were actually a person who regularly talked to you would they be your friend or would you kick them out of your life? That’s a…

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Navigating an Angry World

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: The world seems angry and like manners & decency have largely been abandoned. What are your suggestions for navigating a world like that? Don’t be angry. Have good…

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Only One Answer

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 love this week’s question! Do you believe there is usually one right answer? Yes I do. And it’s generally mine. NO! There’s not generally one right answer! There’s generally multiple answers.…

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Keeping a Secret

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: I have a question that there may not be an answer for. I’ve been asked to not share information that was shared with me. I agreed not to…

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Keeping Your One Word

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: I know you suggest we choose a word as our theme or True North for the year. For 2020 I’ve chosen the word patience. How do I ensure…

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