Mike Bensi
Responding Well to Bad News
"Can we talk?" It is amazing how three simple words can strike fear into any leader. Nobody ever shares good news by starting with "Can...
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Mike Bensi
Jan 24, 20231 min read
How to Admit When You're Wrong
I recognize that I can be wrong - sometimes. And as a parent and husband, I’m told I might be wrong more often than sometimes. Being...
Mike Bensi
Dec 20, 20222 min read
Identify Your Weaknesses - Before Someone Else Does
Two things about me and the holidays: All holiday decorations at home get put away on the morning of the 26th, and My favorite holiday...
Mike Bensi
Nov 22, 20222 min read
Responding to Leader Exhaustion
I ask leaders for a lot. When I'm coaching a leader, I'm checking in to see if they're being empathetic, decisive, thoughtful, direct,...
Mike Bensi
Oct 25, 20222 min read
Build Self-Awareness in Others
When the topic of self-awareness issues in others comes up, I often lean on the research by psychologist Tasha Eurich, who found that 95%...
Mike Bensi
Sep 20, 20221 min read
Focus on the Right Problems
I remember what I thought leadership would look like when I was offered my first management role. I pictured myself spending my time...
Mike Bensi
Aug 16, 20221 min read
Stop Engaging Your Employees
I meet some leaders who struggle with focusing on engagement. Or some may even disagree that engagement is important. They see engagement...
Mike Bensi
Jul 12, 20221 min read
Ask for Problems - Not Solutions
Every company wants employees who are innovative, creative, and great at problem solving. To promote that thinking, leaders sometimes use...
Mike Bensi
Jun 14, 20222 min read
Change Starts with You
I had the opportunity to facilitate a executive team retreat recently with a group that was set to tackle big issues. They were...
Mike Bensi
May 17, 20221 min read
How to Help Make the (Im)Perfect Career Path
If 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 Bensi
Apr 19, 20222 min read
How to Make Time to Meet
When 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 Bensi
Mar 15, 20222 min read
Help Others Through Change
My 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 Bensi
Feb 22, 20222 min read
The Best Employee Benefit isn't Found in the Break Room
Standing desks. Large open windows. Plenty of snacks - even the healthy ones. The ability to wash your dog on site or have someone watch...
Mike Bensi
Jan 18, 20221 min read
Questions to Ask Before You Micromanage - Again
I'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 Bensi
Dec 21, 20211 min read
Find 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 Bensi
Nov 16, 20212 min read
Be Smart About Emotional Intelligence
I 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 Bensi
Oct 19, 20212 min read
Allow Others the Space to Belong
Even 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 Bensi
Sep 14, 20211 min read
Stop Trying to Change Their Mind
My 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 Bensi
Aug 17, 20211 min read
Leadership Instructions Not Included
I 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 Bensi
Jul 13, 20212 min read
Not All Hard Work Pays Off
As 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...
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