Crazy kids and their yeah-yeah music … Our most recent podcast discusses Millennials as both customers and employees. We’ve talked about inter-generational conflict before: A while back, I had a post explaining how Millennials are not lazy (see: Nashville) and do want help (see: my friend Andy Buck). I added another Nashville post since then: a young artist–the exact opposite …
An artist shows us how to embrace what we have
We have family in Nashville and visit two or three times a year. We often go to the Frist Art Museum, in an old Art Deco post office. It’s a beautiful container for interesting work. I’ve never seen it generate quite the interest I saw last week. LeXander Bryant is a Nashville-based artist. His exhibition shares the same space that …
Redefining a good job, honoring one willing to work
“I’m looking for people who want a career, not a job.” I’ve had many clients, especially car dealerships, say that to me. I get the point. They want someone who is investing in their future. Looking at the big picture. Not just punching the clock and going through the motions. And while they look for those types of employees. … …
Coaching for sales is about much more than numbers
I had been doing professional facilitation and coaching for a number of years before I pursued coaching from a program aligned with the International Coach Federation. When I interviewed a possible training institute, I would ask, “Is this life coaching? Because I don’t want that. I don’t want businesses to think of Oprah Winfrey or something like that when they …
Podcast 90: What does coaching look like? Mark coaches Mike
What you’re about to hear is real. It is a recording of a live coaching session between Mike and Mark. Managers are supposed to coach. But what does it look like? Sound like? We would love your questions and comments for future episodes: Email Mike and Mark. Listen here … subscribe on Spotify, Amazon or Apple … or view below.
Podcast 89: Listener request: Leading emotionally charged team members
At the request of a listener, we’re addressing a specific situation that many of us have experienced. How do you lead a team where some members are prone to outbursts or other signs of disrespect? To further complicate the subject: It’s a manager recently promoted from that team! If you have additional suggestions for the manager, please comment below. And …
Podcast 88: Stay curious: the key to a growth mindset
Our last episode suggested you “ask one more question.” That habit is built on the foundation discussed in this episode. The humility to stay curious and confess “I don’t know” is the key to growth. We would love your questions and comments for future episodes: Email Mike and Mark. Listen here … subscribe on Spotify, Amazon or Apple … or …
Podcast 87: Ask one more question
A short episode for a simple subject: Asking one more question can transform the interactions you have with others. We would love your questions and comments for future episodes: Email Mike and Mark. Listen here … subscribe on Spotify, Amazon or Apple … or view below.
Our presence can be our presents
Enjoying the Moment It’s neat and tidy in my household: Autumn birthdays and Halloween all wrap up by the end of Oct. 31. All that’s left is the candy. The kids have been waking up early every morning to lay out their treasures … and trade them. It’s like they have forgotten that they can eat the treats. We ration …
Podcast 81: Don’t believe it until you see it: The power of observation
It’s a skill so basic it’s often forgotten. Observation has a number of benefits–if you do it the right way. Mike and Mark share what they’ve learned over the decades that can help you maximize performance with your team. We would love your questions and comments for future episodes: Email Mike and Mark. Listen here … subscribe on Spotify, Amazon …