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Play It Forward
As my career wound down (after ~42 years) the last few were the most fun. Playing it forward by mentoring junior team members. Letting them learn from my mistakes or my wise decisions helped them to turbo charge thier careers.
Many were thrilled to have an executive sit with them frequently to listen and support them in their endeavors. I'm not sure who got the most out of those sessions.
It's rewarding. Try it!
Unlocking the Traits of Effective Leadership
Effective leadership isn’t about a single trait or a magic formula. Instead, it’s a blend of qualities, behaviors, and mindsets that come together to inspire, guide, and empower others—especially in high-stakes environments like global telecommunications, where secure and highly available IT systems are non-negotiable.

Michael Morris
Dec 25 min read


Fostering Innovation Through Collaboration
Innovation is often seen as a spark of genius, a sudden flash of insight that changes everything. But from my experience, innovation is rarely a solo act. It’s more like a dance - a carefully choreographed exchange of ideas, perspectives, and expertise. And that dance happens best when collaboration is at the heart of the process.

Michael Morris
Nov 214 min read


Vendor Gold Standard Story
I have had many IT vendor partners over the years. I always shared this story with them as the Gold standard of vendor relationships, credibility, trust, and partnership. Partners work together to overcome problems and find solutions. Hopefully, the solutions are win-win, but sometimes they are not. A trusted partner manages the tough times as an aberration to the relationship and works through the circumstances with the long-term view in mind.

Michael Morris
Nov 127 min read


My Journey From Betrayal Through Forgiveness
Have you ever been betrayed by someone you trusted? Have you struggled with working through the hurt and unforgiveness afterwards? Today’s blog is my personal journey through hurt, anger, bitterness, and my journey to forgiveness.

Michael Morris
Nov 87 min read


Do Not Oversell Your Proposal
Have you ever sat in a sales or proposal meeting where someone started off well, but took the proposal in the wrong direction by overselling the proposal or taking the discussion down a rabbit hole that was unrecoverable?
Here are some best practices to make sure the materials you create and present are effective and that you drive the discussion to an appropriate call to action

Michael Morris
Nov 75 min read


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.
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