When writing and publishing his first book, Mike discovered something through his use of Fiverr. And whatever you are trying to accomplish, the discovery will help you get things done, too. We would love your questions and comments for future episodes: Email Mike and Mark. Listen here … subscribe on Spotify or Apple … or view below.
Which version of being intentional works for you?
I have a client who has been reading coach Urban Meyer’s “Above the Line.” Meyer discusses the Success Formula: E + R = O. That is, an Event plus my Response to that event yields the Outcome. Events happen to us. What is under our control is how we respond to those events. Meyer points out that it is not …
Podcast 73: Why are your people here? Lessons from St. Paul‘s Cathedral
Before Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle there was the Sir Christopher Wren story. Have you discovered and clarified your team’s purpose? If not, you’re missing a big factor in employee engagement. To explore your purpose, use our free worksheet. We would love your questions and comments for future episodes: Email Mike and Mark. Listen here, subscribe on Spotify or …
Forgiveness: the missing leadership trait?
I just had a phone call with my mom. (Note to reader: If your mother is still on this earth, call her today.) She has had people apologize to her recently, and she told me she says this to them: I decided a while back that I just would not take anything personally or get my feelings hurt during covid. …
Podcast 70: Seven of the very best coaching questions
Mike and Mark recently discussed three things you must have to successfully coach. Now they return with seven of the very best coaching questions. These are simple and worth memorizing. To go deeper, see “The Coaching Habit” by Michael Bungay Stanier. We would love your questions and comments for future episodes: Email Mike and Mark. Subscribe …
Podcast 69: No one is the bad guy in their own movie!
No one is the bad guy in their own movie! Mark and Mike provide examples of people convinced that they are the heroes in their story. They also discuss how this mindset impacts how you approach and coach these people. This podcast actually raises more questions then it answers. Check it out! We would love your questions and comments for …
The one skill you must have to sell
I had just closed a car dealer on working with me for a second year. In the work I do, there are no salaries or benefits. You work gig to gig, retainer to retainer. Every gig was a big deal for my wife and me–nothing, including income, is guaranteed. (Actually, nothing is guaranteed even for the salaried. We all work …
Podcast 68: Dignity, Part 3: How-to and why it’s good for you
When dignity isn’t honored, people suffer! After episodes describing dignity and the temptations to violate it, Mike and Mark get down to describing HOW to honor it in practical terms–and why that’s such a big deal. References: The Donna Hicks book that inspired this series can be found here. We also reference “the Chick-fil-A video” and “The Five Dysfunctions of a …
Podcast 67: Dignity, Part 2: What happens when you violate dignity?
Honoring dignity can transform your workplace–and you. But there are at least 10 ways to violate dignity … what happens when you do? Donna Hicks’s work on dignity inspired this series. Learn more here. In this episode we also reference “the Chick-fil-A video” and “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.” Our final episode in the dignity series will cover how …
Advice from CEOs to parents (or managers)
My colleague and friend Mike Marshall has pointed out that there is a big difference between parenting and babysitting. Which is a more effective lens through which to view your relationships with direct reports? Meanwhile, along comes this Harvard Business Review article: “Tough Parenting Decision? Take a Page out of the CEO’s Playbook.” The author suggests several behaviors and structures …