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Setting the Standard

You hold a lot of power- perhaps far more than you have been utilizing. You have the power to set the standard of growth in your...

Pain isn't a Hall Pass

“Every problem introduces a person to himself.” This was the opening thought Mike gave us on one of this week’s Leadershift calls. He...

The Art of Reflection

Mike will tell you that spending time in reflection is a key discipline of every great leader. When I hear the word “reflection” though,...

Let Go to Grow

“A sign of wisdom and maturity,” says Dennis Waitley, “is when you come to terms with the realization that your decisions cause your...

The Decision to Act

Amelia Earhart said, “The most difficult thing is the decision to act.” I couldn’t agree more. I sit here in a coffee shop with my dreams...

A Transparent Environment

What would it take to create an environment in your place of work where others feel safe to share their shortcomings? This question was...

Pity Party Pooper

The topic of self-pity came up during Thursday’s Leadershift call. We were discussing questions that are a bridge to expanding our...

Challenging the Negativity in Your Head

One of the Lifework assignments for those in Leadershift last week was to listen to the famous “I have a dream” speech by Martin Luther...

When Passion and Personal Awareness Collide

It’s a freezing Saturday afternoon, and I’m nestled up on my couch noticing how absolutely deceiving the shining sun and blue skies are...