Mike Bensi
Build Self-Awareness in Others
When the topic of self-awareness issues in others comes up, I often lean on the research by psychologist Tasha Eurich, who found that 95%...
Mike Bensi
- Sep 20
- 1 min
Focus on the Right Problems
I remember what I thought leadership would look like when I was offered my first management role. I pictured myself spending my time...
Mike Bensi
- Aug 16
- 1 min
Stop Engaging Your Employees
I meet some leaders who struggle with focusing on engagement. Or some may even disagree that engagement is important. They see engagement...
Mike Bensi
- Jul 12
- 1 min
Ask for Problems - Not Solutions
Every company wants employees who are innovative, creative, and great at problem solving. To promote that thinking, leaders sometimes use...
Mike Bensi
- Jun 14
- 2 min
Change Starts with You
I had the opportunity to facilitate a executive team retreat recently with a group that was set to tackle big issues. They were...
Mike Bensi
- May 17
- 1 min
How to Help Make the (Im)Perfect Career Path
If I had to draw out my vision of what my career was going to look like when I first became a manager, I would have drawn a line...
Mike Bensi
- Apr 19
- 2 min
How to Make Time to Meet
When things get busy for me, I tend to focus on all of the stuff I need to get done. My list of emails. Uncompleted projects. This...
Mike Bensi
- Mar 15
- 2 min
Help Others Through Change
My oldest child just registered for high school for next year. Which makes me feel sad and excited. And old. It makes me feel old. When...
Mike Bensi
- Feb 22
- 2 min
The Best Employee Benefit isn't Found in the Break Room
Standing desks. Large open windows. Plenty of snacks - even the healthy ones. The ability to wash your dog on site or have someone watch...
Mike Bensi
- Jan 18
- 1 min
Questions to Ask Before You Micromanage - Again
I'd like to think I'm an involved parent. I go to school events. Ask about friends. Watch more Disney movies that I'd like to admit....
Mike Bensi
- Dec 21, 2021
- 1 min
Find the "Who" to Help You with Your "How"
The end of the year is a wonderful time to reflect. On accomplishments. Lessons learned. Goals for next year. If I had the time to...
Mike Bensi
- Nov 16, 2021
- 2 min
Be Smart About Emotional Intelligence
I grew up with two friends - Anthony and Robert. I had more friends - I'm just using these two as an example. Anthony was super smart. He...
Mike Bensi
- Oct 19, 2021
- 2 min
Allow Others the Space to Belong
Even at the age of 7, we still refer to our youngest child as our baby. When he tries to play at the neighborhood playground, he...
Mike Bensi
- Sep 14, 2021
- 1 min
Stop Trying to Change Their Mind
My daughter loves soccer. And she loves being a teenager. When I tell her to practice soccer, I receive an "uh-huh" as she continues to...
Mike Bensi
- Aug 17, 2021
- 1 min
Leadership Instructions Not Included
I love me a good set of instructions. It can make me look brilliant. My kids think I'm amazing at Legos. Some people (definitely not my...
Mike Bensi
- Jul 13, 2021
- 2 min
Not All Hard Work Pays Off
As a parent, I believe in lying to my children. "I don't know who threw out those sticks you found in the parking lot." "Of course eating...
Mike Bensi
- Jun 15, 2021
- 2 min
Help Walk Employees Down a Development Path (Even When it Doesn't Exist)
I was recently on a call with a small group of emerging leaders talking on the topic of career development. Even though they worked in...
Mike Bensi
- May 11, 2021
- 1 min
The Importance of Simply Meeting
You never know the impact you have in a conversation. A manager I know met with her employee at their recent 1:1. At the time, the...
Mike Bensi
- Apr 13, 2021
- 2 min
How to Stop Tolerating Bad Behavior
I have a friend. Let's call him Mike. He has a tendency to get frustrated often when he finds himself in a difficult situation. Perhaps...
Mike Bensi
- Mar 16, 2021
- 2 min
Why You Shouldn't be Surprised When Your Employee Quits
Back in my day - is a statement that I'm finding myself saying way too often lately. But, back in my day, I managed a small team. And one...