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Live Leadership Lessons from The FRONT (The FRONT #100)

by Mike Phillips

Here we go… in the beginning… – “Live Leadership Lessons from The FRONT“ Today on the FRONT I am talking about my upcoming series. So a few things – Beginning next week – the Wednesday shows will be live on Facebook and will be interview style shows that run from 15-30 minutes (I am starting […]

Coaching in the Moment. (The FRONT #92)

by Mike Phillips

One valuable lesson that I learned from coaching youth sports, is some of the best lessons are taught on the spot. They are learned in the moment, in the NOW! Often in leadership, we strive for structure. We want to have a training session, or a one-on-one opportunity, or a plan to mentor someone. Plans […]

Be Brave Enough To Start A Conversation That Matters (The FRONT #91)

by Mike Phillips

I’ve heard this quote before today – “Be Brave Enough to Start a Conversation That Matters” and It speaks to me. I’ve had notes on my list to have a talk about this for a bit, and today is when it matters 😊 Today – I have a little different format than normal. Today on […]

Letting Go Of Control (The FRONT #89)

by Mike Phillips

I’ve been reminded this week at least three, maybe four… or five times, in a short time frame, that the most growth comes from letting go of control. People in leadership – type A people who work their tails off to get to where they’re going. You know what they have a really hard time […]

Fortitude (The FRONT #88)

by Mike Phillips

Today I’m onto a simple subject, fortitude. We’re going to have a frank discussion and pull in character, and leadership. Fortitude is defined as courage in pain or adversity. Coupled with character, which is the mental and moral strength of an individual, if you have those two things, you are on your way to being […]

Two Key Leadership Skills (The FRONT #86)

by Mike Phillips

Let’s talk about a couple, two specifically key leadership skills! Today I’m sharing two skills that I think are highly underutilized once we get into leadership and management. And they are significant keys to success. And yes, I’ve probably mentioned these before… but, it’s one of those things that’s speaking to me right now. Before […]

The FRONT – Info on Faith, Passion, Training, and Fire (The FRONT #85)

by Mike Phillips

Welcome! Today, I’m talking about this podcast and some things I have coming up. I’ll be happy stop a few times, since we’re live, feel free to ask some questions in the sidebar! So, let’s chat. This happens to be the 85th Episode of THE FRONT – I started this podcast to really focus on: […]

LEADERSHIP: Owning It! (The FRONT #83)

by Mike Phillips

How do you handle it when things don’t go right? If you are a manager or leader – YOU MUST OWN the situation. Owning anything is defined as belonging to oneself. And also accepting responsibility, being accountable in situations. When it comes to customers you have an opportunity to win or lose big. Especially in […]

Keeping People (The FRONT #76)

by Mike Phillips

Let’s talk about KEEPING PEOPLE, and employee retention! I have been in management and leadership roles in excess of 25 years now. Owned businesses, managed businesses, coached sports at a high level, and now having been in automotive management for roughly 15 years. I’ve found that our people, our employees, really want some key things […]

WINNING (The FRONT #70)

by Mike Phillips

Today, on The FRONT the theme is about winning. Not just winning in a competition or competitive environment such as athletics, but winning in business. Winning in business unlike winning in a competition such as sports, or board games, or arm wrestling is not by pushing past an opponent. One vast difference – in a […]