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What I’ve learned. What I’m still learning. Brief thoughts on business, leadership, performance, and life — sharing one idea at a time. I’ve been quietly working on MikeSteward.com…
Mike’s Notes on Business, Leadership & Performance
What I’ve learned.
What I’m still learning.
What I’m still learning.
Business. Leadership. Performance. Perspective. Notes shaped by more than two decades in the work — and by what I’m still learning while I’m still in it.
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Drift Is More Dangerous Than Failure
Most of us know where we would like to end up. We want to lose the weight, build more wealth,…
The Scar Tissue in Your Business
I was talking with a business owner last week who has built a successful company over a couple of decades.…
Everyone’s Numbers Looked Good
I’ve been in business for more than 20 years, and it still amazes me how long it can take to…
The Double-Edged Sword of Experience
Experience gives us perspective—but it can also trap us in old thinking. A note on staying curious, adapting, and making…
From Doer to Leader: The Shift Every Growing Business Owner Has to Make
Growth eventually demands a different job from the owner: less proving that you can do the work, and more building…
What Buying Six Property Management Franchises Taught Me About Business Ownership
Stepping back onto the buyer’s side of the table changed the way I think about ownership, leadership, risk and the…
Mike’s Notes
What I’ve learned. What I’m still learning.
Business. Leadership. Performance. Perspective. Read the notes here, or get one thoughtful note delivered each week.