Conversations

12/01/2025 / Mike Hawkins / Leave a Comment / Communications, Leadership

When people have been in a position of influence, especially for a long time, they can settle into a habit of giving the equivalent of monologs instead of having dialogs. They become accustom to people not giving feedback or sharing opposing opinions. This style of leadership seems effective because it is faster, but the downsides are significant

07/01/2022 / Mike Hawkins / Coaching, Relationships and Marriage

Decide to move past talking about what people are “doing” and talk about what people are “thinking and feeling.” Embrace the mindset that moves from asking “what are you working on?” to “how do you feel about what you are working on?”