Posts from 2017

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Nope. It’s not about you.

by Mike Phillips

It really isn’t… about you I mean. I know it’s a tough pill to swallow. You just made the cut, you just got promoted into management. Especially if you are early on in your career. You may feel like you have something to prove… and you should. After all, you have to show that you […]

Taking Charge & Participating In Your Own Rescue (The FRONT #16)

by Mike Phillips

You must take charge. You must participate in your own rescue. Grab the life preserver. Today I am talking about taking charge and being an active participant in your own rescue. Taking charge has so many meanings. Taking charge of your health, of your life, of your family, and of yourself. There are a whole […]

Who was your most important connection today?

by Mike Phillips

Do you know the most important connection you made today? Odds are, with our highly digital and “connected” world, you don’t. I for one, when I got into the social media realm measured my success like so many others in clicks. How many likes, how many friends, or connections, how many reshares. Problem is that doesn’t […]

Who are your influencers?

by Mike Phillips

Who influences you? Just take 5 minutes and reflect. Who are your closest connections? What people, friends, and family are you engaging with most? Who do you subscribe to? And who subscribes to you? These people will influence you as a person and in your business life. They will affect you in ways that sometimes […]

Eliminating Animosity and Drama in the Workplace (The FRONT #15)

by Mike Phillips

No one likes drama. Especially at work! Eliminating Animosity and Drama in Your Workplace As a leader, you cannot accept the drama, gossip, and animosity that sometimes brews in a place of business. It’s inevitable, no matter how much you would like everything in harmony. Drama happens. People may talk behind others backs (gossip), judge […]

Working On My One Word

by Mike Phillips

To find ONE WORD is likely to be the toughest, easy thing I’ve done. I have been reading or listening to rather (on Audible) Evan Carmichael’s book “Your One Word” and it is awesome! Evan is clear on his one-word #BELIEVE. Let me start off by saying that if you haven’t heard of Evan Carmichael, […]

Leadership Accountability (The FRONT #14)

by Mike Phillips

Leadership Accountability – GET SOME! The definition of accountability is the state of being accountable or an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility. Is this you? Are you completing tasks with the same diligence that you assign to your staff? Are you performing the duties necessary to lead and get out in front? Do you […]

Let Go, Let God.

by Mike Phillips

Letting go, is hard. Letting God is the easy part. But, all of it is easier said than done. I’m just thinking this today. Because even after a difficult or trying day, letting God is the cure all. So, this is a simple reminder. Right now, if you are reading this… Let go, let God. […]

Just Go After It! 15 Minutes!

by Mike Phillips

That’s it! Go after your dream right now!  It just takes 10 or 15 minutes each day to start. But, it has to be consistent. For the dream to blossom and take hold you have to start, it has to be consistent, and it only takes a few minutes each day. So, if you have that […]

The Leadership Ripple Effect (The FRONT #13)

by Mike Phillips

The Leadership Ripple Effect is just like throwing a stone into a pond. Whether you are positive or negative, the leadership ripple hits the shore. It produces a powerful force and distributes either the positivity or negativity along the shore. You must understand that as a leader, mentor, and manager, your attitude, energy, and emotions […]