I believe that Trust and Transparency are the core elements of building great relationships in the workplace. Being transparent, however, about who we truly are as individuals and professionals...our strengths, flaws, aspirations...makes us feel vulnerable. Some...
Mike’s #BeIntentional — 16
Culture is the organizational extension of the way leaders build relationships inside a company…and it starts at the very top. Culture is created, sustained and changed from the inside out…the way a leader manages relationships across the organization will define the...
Mike’s #BeIntentional –13
When you hear that someone is a “natural leader”, don’t take the statement at face value. Watch them. They work hard at making it look easy. Years of experiences, successes, failures and learnings have molded the leader. Someone may have good leadership instincts but...
Mike’s #BeIntentional — 12
“I made a mistake. I understand how it impacted you. I apologize. This is what I commit to do differently going forward. Please hold me accountable to honor my commitment.” As leaders, we sometimes tend to dismiss our errors, or trivialize their impact, or blame them...
Mike’s #BeIntentional — 11
“You can’t get there from here.” This was the response I would occasionally hear when asking for directions in Appalachia. It was sometimes difficult to get from one location to another due to mountains, rivers and rough terrain. But, if getting to some place was...