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Why Sharing Praise Sparks Engagement and Innovation

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Mike

I have always been a voracious reader, and by extension I guess I also spend a lot of time thinking. Most times, I think about ways experiences can be improved. It’s a simple motto of looking at any situation and … Continue reading →

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Hiring for Passion, Leading by Trust

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Mike

My wife forwarded me an awesome quote from Stephen R. Covey that went, “If you can hire people whose passion intersects with the job, they won’t require any supervision at all. They will manage themselves better than anyone could ever … Continue reading →

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Know Your Audience, Don’t Argue With Them

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Mike

As a Writer, one of the biggest points brought about by Publishers and Editors is to Know Your Market.  After all, if you’re going to be spending time crafting a book for adults but your market is children, you’re going … Continue reading →

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The Secret to Successful Collaboration? Communication!

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Mike

If there was ever one truth about myself which pretty much drove all my career decisions, it was the need to know everything about what I was involved in. “Do this because I say so” has never been my style … Continue reading →

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My 3 Simple Rules (for workplace engagement)

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Mike

Recently, I came to the realization that I have less years left to work (before getting to the “official” retirement age), than I have already worked in my life! Although I plan to still be working (in one way or … Continue reading →

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