Lessons In Life And Leadership

Welcome back to the Lessons in Life and Leadership podcast and today's segment of Monday's with Mike where we answer your burning questions about life, leadership, and the pursuit of happiness through honest, straightforward advice. Today, we're talking about the balancing act between taking on new clients without exceeding your max capacity, how to handle difficult customers, and what the difference is between being cheap and being budget-minded.   "Saying 'no' is only difficult when we come from anxiety."   Today on Lessons in Life and Leadership: Overcoming price resistance and discussing price challenges with your clients and customers Identifying when you've met your client acquisition capacity Managing client expectations and how to handle difficult clients and customers     Staver On Demand  If you enjoyed the content in our podcast episodes and would like access to Mike Staver even more, join us at Staver On Demand. Staver On Demand is a hi

Welcome back to the Lessons in Life and Leadership Podcast! On today's Monday's with Mike series, we're discussing whether you should approach a person while they're angry, the consequences of engaging in confrontations and when to simply let things go, as well as the difference between giving good advice and trying to control someone's decisions.     Today on Lessons in Life and Leadership: Why you should never try to initiate a conversation with someone who is angry How to tell when someone is being controlling compared to giving good advice and direction Observing behaviors and responding accordingly Thinking through the consequences of confronting issues and problems     Staver On Demand  If you enjoyed the content in our podcast episodes and would like access to Mike Staver even more, join us at Staver On Demand. Staver On Demand is a highly interactive learning platform developed to help people like you become more successful leaders, better

Why should you listen to the Lessons in Life and Leadership podcast? This podcast is designed to bring you a no-nonsense, counterintuitive perspective on the impact our actions, choices, and decisions have on the world around us. This show is designed for those looking for no-fluff, no noise, straightforward lessons and advice; to shed light into the dark places of life and business, and to help you come out as a stronger, more impactful leader. To do this, I'm going to share my thoughts, experiences, and stories as well as those of others, to help you see the world a little differently and to make a positive change and impact to those around you.   "Your influence is deeply personal and completely attainable."   Today on Lessons in Life and Leadership: What the Lessons in Life and Leadership podcast is truly about Identifying how your actions and decisions contribute to the things happening around you Life in leadership is about influence regardless of your position, title, or power Why the most i

Questions are the key to successful living, but can you ask too many questions? Asking questions helps you learn, grow, and opens yourself to the world around you. What if someone told you that you asked too many questions? How would you handle it? In this week's episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on this as well as how to tell if you're being too blunt with other people, whether it's possible to over communicate, and much, much more.     On Today's Episode of Lessons in Life and Leadership: How to tell when you are asking too many questions The difference between being honest and being too blunt Figuring out how the people you communicate with best receive communications Why you shouldn't communicate after normal business hours What it means to think critically     Staver On Demand If you enjoyed the content in our podcast episodes and would like access to Mike Staver even more, join us at Staver On Demand. Staver On Demand is a highly interactive learning platform developed to help peopl

Do you believe that people can change? "A leopard doesn't change its spots" is a popular phrase used in conversations about whether people can truly change the way they are, the things they believe, and the way they behave. On today's episode of Lessons in Life and Leadership, I'm discussing wither people truly can change the way they are, or whether the idea that people can change is nothing more than a dream. I'm also discussing how you can deal with changes that you don't like or don't approve of as well as how to deal with company policy changes that you do not agree with within your organization and how to help your company find resolve these issues.   Support the leader even if you don't support the decision.   On Today's Episode of Lessons in Life and Leadership: The difference between behavior changes and core-self changes How to help someone change their behavior How to handle changes you do not like or do not approve of Addressing company complaints with helpful solutions The difference b

Imagine for a moment that you are working in a toxic work environment. Would you have what it takes to get out? To turn your life around, take a leap of faith and find a new job that may provide a healthier, more fulfilling environment? What if you couldn't? What do you think would prevent you from removing yourself from this toxic environment and begin searching for greener pastures? On today's episode of Lessons in Life and Leadership, I am sharing my thoughts on what you should do to identify why you remain in toxic, unhealthy, unfulfilling work environments as well as how you know when you're ready to quit your job and move on to something more fulfilling. Additionally, I'm sharing my thoughts on why many parents and educators believe high school students should begin figuring out what they want to do with their lives and the reality of what these kids really should be focusing on.   Nobody does anything if they aren't getting something out of it.   On Today's Episode of Lessons in Life and Lead

What would you do if you were in the position of deciding whether to leave your career behind to follow your heart and move to another country to be with the person you loved? What about if you were at your job for several years, but never received a raise? How would you handle situations like these? On today's episode of Lessons in Life and Leadership, I am addressing these issues and many others. I am sharing my thoughts on how to properly, and professionally, quit your job without burning any bridges. I am also sharing why it is important to go with your gut instead of your heart when deciding whether to give up your career to be with the person you love, how to ask for a raise as well as what to do if your boss refuses to give you one.   "Go with your gut."   On Today's Episode of Lessons in Life and Leadership: Choosing a relationship over advancing your career and what you should consider before making a decision Asking your boss for a raise and how to handle an answer you may not want to hea

Welcome back to another episode of Lessons in Life and Leadership, the "tell it like it is" show bringing you actionable tips and advice you can use to improve your leadership skills and truly make an impact on your life. On today's episode, I'm sharing tips and advice on how to manage your daily schedule to reduce or eliminate the feeling of being overwhelmed and how to pivot your career to align your professional goals with your core values.  I'll also explain how to overcome feelings of failure, disappointment, and setbacks in your life, business, or career.   "Give up the idea that failure is a bad thing – because it's not." – Mike Staver   On Today's Episode of Lessons in Life and Leadership: Why you should find someone to manage your schedule The importance of identifying and focusing on high-gain activities Tips on pivoting your career Handling "burned bridges" to achieve future career advancement, happiness, and align your career with your core values Dealing with disorganized, indecis

Welcome to the first episode of the Lessons in Life and Leadership Podcast – the show bringing you actionable advice, tips, and lessons you can learn to improve your leadership skills within your organization and life. Your host, Mike Staver, tells it like it is in each episode – addressing some of today's top leadership challenges and questions and bringing you his unique perspective on life and leadership. In today's episode, Mike answers several questions that are frequently asked in his leadership community such as how to deal with bully bosses, bosses who swear, and how handle a lack of communication between you, your team, and your boss. He provides tips and advice on how you should tackle these issues in a professional and appropriate way to truly make a positive impact within your team and organization.   On Today's Episode of Lessons in Life and Leadership: How to handle unfair or inaccurate accusations from your boss How to ask your boss for more help, guidance, or timely communication with yo