Being Present

Being present means focusing on the situation at hand and being fully attentive. It is listening and responding to the person or persons in the interaction.

Have you ever seen a Santa with a child during the holidays? When that child is telling Santa what they want for Christmas, the only two beings on the planet are that Santa and that child. The best Santas are those that are fully present with the child. They listen. They are attentive. They respond appropriately.

Be present with people

Traversing Life's Storms

I thought that the clear spaces and the thunderheads are like our life journey. We have peaceful times interspersed with times of turbulence. How we respond to those turbulent times impacts our life’s journey overall quality and direction, our careers, our relationship with others, and our relationship with our Creator. Those turbulent times are where we learn the life lessons that mold us into stronger or better people or crush us beyond repair.

Michael Morris

Jul 245 min read

Inhibitors to Transformation In An Organization

Transformation efforts are / can be major evolutionary events in businesses. They can leapfrog a business from one level of success to another. Sometimes they are required to keep a business relevant.

Michael Morris

Jun 235 min read

Seeing Coffee at Quick Check as an Opportunity

This has been a week of watching World Cup Football (Soccer) games. It has been refreshing to see crowds of people across multiple ethnicities, cultures, and nationalities rally around their country’s national team. Despite all the divisive tactics mentioned above, it has been refreshing ---- say even thrilling --- to see many of our international visitors see a view of America that they do not normally hear at home

Michael Morris

Jun 216 min read

soccer / football at rest on a field of play

Are You On Mission?

Have you ever stopped to consider the answer to some fundamental questions? Who am I --- really? What am I doing here? What is my purpose? How do I accomplish this purpose in my life? How can I make a difference?

Michael Morris

Apr 15 min read

An Act of Kindness Changed A Career Trajectory

Every day is an opportunity for you to help someone along on their career journey. Identifying potential leaders can happen anywhere --- even in the most unusual circumstances. You just must be present and open to see the potential in others.

Michael Morris

Mar 164 min read

A random act of kindness changed a career trajectory.

Subscribe To Future Blogs

Discover the essence of leadership through our engaging blog series. Explore real-life experiences and tips to enhance leadership qualities. Gain insights to inspire, guide, and lead with confidence. Dive into our stories and learn how to refine your leadership approach while making a positive impact in your professional journey.