Mike Bensi
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...
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Mike Bensi
Apr 13, 20212 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, 20212 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...
Mike Bensi
Feb 9, 20212 min
Help Others Thrive - Versus Survive - a Transition
Have 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 Bensi
Jan 19, 20211 min
The Power of Asking "What If" to Your Team
My 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 Bensi
Dec 15, 20202 min
Why Leaders Need to Focus on Purpose
If 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 Bensi
Nov 10, 20202 min
Help Others Deal with Disappointment
If you ask my children, disappointment is part of their everyday lives. Requests for an extra scoop of ice cream or a hopeful look to...
Mike Bensi
Oct 13, 20202 min
Stop Interruptions on Your Team
"Knock, knock." "Who's there?" "Interrupting cow." "Interrupt- . . . " "MOOOO!!!!" That joke gets me every time. If you watched either...
Mike Bensi
Sep 10, 20202 min
Are We There Yet?
"Are we there yet?" is my six-year-old's signature statement as soon as he gets in the car. Whether a family road trip or a quick stop to...
Mike Bensi
Aug 11, 20203 min
Using Feelings to Make Decisions
"I've just got this feeling." Over the last twenty years, this has been a fairly common response from my wife when we're on the brink of...
Mike Bensi
Jul 14, 20203 min
Fatigue is Setting In
July 1, 2020. That was the date I said we'd be through the pandemic. I remember saying this in late March and having people laugh at me....
Mike Bensi
Jun 9, 20203 min
Moving from Silence to Action
Growing up, I was the quiet kid in the classroom. I didn't jump up to participate in class discussions. I didn't raise my hand to answer...
Mike Bensi
May 12, 20202 min
Showing Up
As someone who works with a variety of companies and industries, responding to my clients during this pandemic has brought a roller...
Mike Bensi
Apr 13, 20203 min
Get Back to the Basics
I often hear leaders refer to life during this pandemic as our "new normal". But what about this time is really normal? Normal means we...
Mike Bensi
Mar 15, 20204 min
Making Remote Work
Within the last week, many of us in the US have had to think differently about how we get work done. Where we work. How we meet. How we...
Mike Bensi
Mar 2, 20203 min
Not All Value is Created Equal
I love to get things done. Perhaps a small task around the house. Or a large project with the client. I make lists. I cross things off....
Mike Bensi
Feb 4, 20203 min
This is Child's Work
My 5-year-old thinks he's da bomb. And why shouldn't he? He went to school this morning thinking he was Spider Man - slinging a web my...
Mike Bensi
Jan 6, 20203 min
Step into Empathy
It's the beginning of a new year. Hopefully you've come into the new year refreshed and ready for a new start. Your team members may also...
Mike Bensi
Dec 9, 20192 min
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Ah, the holidays. It's the most wonderful time of the year. Perhaps your workplace includes the sounds of kids jingle belling. Everyone...
Mike Bensi
Nov 11, 20193 min
Managing Up
Think of every single member of your team. Visualize their performance and contributions this past quarter. I bet there is one person...
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