“Mike has been an incredible asset to my growth as a leader. His insight from a “been there done that” perspective is both gritty and insightful. Knowing that he has been where we are adds so much weight to his guidance. Working with Mike has helped me to be much more open to others ideas and learn to communicate in a way that, while making my point, is not abrasive or offensive. One of the things I remember from our first talk was when I made the statement “I have a hard time when things are not right”. Well Mike let me have it…. questioning me on who says what I think is always right and others are wrong. It was like a sledge hammer and has changed the way I think and approach almost all of my duties, both internally and externally to the company.”