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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

A Square Peg In A Round Hole

As leaders our responsibility includes encouraging our teams and grooming them to become successful in their current job assignments and grooming them to be future leaders. This grooming involves individualized encouragement and mentorship that must recognize that people are wired differently. Encouragement must be considered and applied uniquely based on how the recipient will receive the encouragement for it to be most effective. Otherwise we are attempting to put a square

Michael Morris

Sep 2, 20256 min read

Too often Leaders attempt to put a square peg in a round hole in terms of how they interact with others.Effective leadership is highly dependent on effective communication. Too often we attempt to interact utilizing the styles and methods we prefer. Fortunately, not everyone is like us.

Bagels With Mike

Communicating well is one of the most important qualities of a leader. It ranks right up there with integrity and empathy. There are various forms of communication that a leader must utilize. To communicate effectively, communications need to be of diverse types and layered, reinforcing the key points of the message being given or direction being taken. The Bagels With Mike sessions were an effective way to communicate with the entire team effortlessly while building trust.

Michael Morris

Aug 29, 20254 min read

Exceptional NJ Deli Bagels Were Part of Every Session

Building A Career Toolkit

We all sometimes must do menial task level things that are not our preference. However, they need to be done. What we get out of those tasks depends on our attitudes as we approach them. We need to look at them as developing or practicing skills that may be valuable later or even tasks that allow you to be more empathetic towards people that perform those tasks regularly.

Michael Morris

Aug 27, 20255 min read

Careers are journeys that last a lifetime ---- with the same or different employers, but lifetime journeys, nonetheless. Every task can be perceived as adding or enhancing a tool in our toolkit that will help us in whatever comes later in our career.

Key Qualities Every Leader Should Cultivate

Leaders who make a lasting impact have a blend of clarity, courage, and compassion. These traits don’t just help in managing day-to-day operations; they build the foundation for secure, highly available IT systems that global enterprises rely on.

Michael Morris

Aug 25, 20255 min read

Leadership is not just about giving orders or managing teams; it’s about cultivating a set of qualities that inspire trust, resilience, and innovation. Over time, I’ve come to appreciate that leadership is a journey of continuous growth—one that demands self-awareness, empathy, and a clear vision.

Discovering Gold On a Reclamation Project

We usually give up on people because of poor performance. Often people are in roles that poorly utilize their skills to the best advantage. Discovering gold on a reclamation project required taking risks and not giving up on a person who was struggling. However, in the end it was gratifying to see a person succeed in a role that matched their skills and subsequently transition from the worst performer in the wrong job to a top performer / manager in a job that matched his ski

Michael Morris

Aug 16, 20255 min read

Discovering gold on a reclamation project required taking risks and not giving up on a person who was struggling. However, in the end it was gratifying to see a person succeed in a role that matched their skills

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