Mike BensiJun 142 minChange Starts with YouI had the opportunity to facilitate a executive team retreat recently with a group that was set to tackle big issues. They were...
Mike BensiMay 171 minHow to Help Make the (Im)Perfect Career PathIf 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 BensiApr 192 minHow to Make Time to MeetWhen 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 BensiMar 152 minHelp Others Through ChangeMy 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 BensiFeb 222 minThe Best Employee Benefit isn't Found in the Break RoomStanding desks. Large open windows. Plenty of snacks - even the healthy ones. The ability to wash your dog on site or have someone watch...
Mike BensiJan 181 minQuestions to Ask Before You Micromanage - AgainI'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 BensiDec 21, 20211 minFind 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 BensiNov 16, 20212 minBe Smart About Emotional IntelligenceI 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 BensiOct 19, 20212 minAllow Others the Space to BelongEven 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 BensiSep 14, 20211 minStop Trying to Change Their MindMy 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 BensiAug 17, 20211 minLeadership Instructions Not IncludedI 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 BensiJul 13, 20212 minNot All Hard Work Pays OffAs 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 BensiJun 15, 20212 minHelp 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 BensiMay 11, 20211 minThe Importance of Simply MeetingYou 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 BensiApr 13, 20212 minHow to Stop Tolerating Bad BehaviorI 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 BensiMar 16, 20212 minWhy You Shouldn't be Surprised When Your Employee QuitsBack 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...
Mike BensiFeb 9, 20212 minHelp Others Thrive - Versus Survive - a TransitionHave you ever counted the number of transitions you've made in your career? I'd guess new jobs or promotions come to mind first. But what...
Mike BensiJan 19, 20211 minThe Power of Asking "What If" to Your TeamMy six-year old doesn't talk to me. Rather, he questions me. From the time he wakes up (Why do I have to go to school?) to the time he...
Mike BensiDec 15, 20202 minWhy Leaders Need to Focus on PurposeIf I asked you what progress you made this year, what would you say? You might say you met your sales goal. Completed a big project....
Mike BensiNov 10, 20202 minHelp Others Deal with DisappointmentIf you ask my children, disappointment is part of their everyday lives. Requests for an extra scoop of ice cream or a hopeful look to...