Culture is not defined by the five “big things” a leader does from time to time. It’s the 100 “little things” we consistently do every day that create our company’s “fabric” and “way of being”. The five big things establish directional accuracy. The 100 little things make your culture come alive. Look for opportunities to […]
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Mike’s #BeIntentional — 5
Should executives lead from the front or from behind? My experiences suggest that great leaders do both. When things are going well, they step back, set direction and allow their people to take the lead. They support, guide and mentor their employees thus allowing them to grow professionally and gain exposure within the company. When […]
Mike’s #BeIntentional — 4
Sometimes we lose our way as leaders. Trusting our instincts leads to a bad outcome. An unfortunate event shakes our confidence. Our genuineness and authenticity is impacted by trying to be someone we are not. We may not know we have gone off course, and even if we do, we may not know how to […]
Mike’s #BeIntentional — 3
Building and sustaining a great culture is like trying to put socks on a rooster. It’s a lot of hard work. Culture fights back. It does not like change. Culture does not know whether it is good or bad…it just is what it is. It does not know where you want it to go…only where […]
Mike’s #BeIntentional — 2
I am who I am. I cannot pretend to be someone I am not. As leaders, we need to be genuine and authentic in everything we say and do. This isn’t to say that we can’t learn from others and incorporate those learnings into the way we operate. Doing so is an important part of […]
Mike’s #BeIntentional – 1
Build the right culture. Lead as a living example of that culture. Hire, develop and promote people more capable than you and who embrace the culture. Entrust your organization to those you have promoted and continue to serve as a steward of the culture. Prepare to be amazed by the organization they build and grow. […]