11 Observations from Crushing #75Hard Challenge
11 Observations from Crushing #75Hard challenge I recently completed the 75Hard Challenge after numerous failed attempts previously. I planned out the days and finished on my 45th Birthday! Below are…
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Mops and Mindsets: How Cleaning Restrooms Reflects True Leadership
Mops and Mindsets: How Cleaning Restrooms Reflects True Leadership We’ve all heard that leading from the front is a mark of a good leader. But have you heard that cleaning…
“No one likes you, MM!”
“No one likes you, MM!” I remember reading these words on the marker board before my desk. I regularly showed up to work early for a few minutes of peace to…
Always Remember Who You Serve
Always Remember Who You Serve Growing up in poverty, I learned about serving others through the compassion of many around me. Caring people from our church and strangers shared benevolence…
Leadership Coaching: The Clear ROI
Leadership Coaching: The Clear ROI Leadership coaching delivers measurable ROI. Studies show that when leaders work with coaches, performance jumps Executive Coaching Statistics by 70% for individuals, 50% for teams,…
Unleashing Your Leadership Potential: Discovering and Harnessing Your Personal Values for Greater Impact
Unleashing Your Leadership Potential: Discovering and Harnessing Your Personal Values for Greater Impact In the ever-evolving world of leadership, one thing remains paramount: personal values. No matter your field of…
Is Success a Leading Cause of Failure?
Someone recently said, “Success is a leading cause of failure.” I can’t find an original quote, but this idea spoke volumes. Success. We all chase it, dream of it, and…
Conquering Imposter Syndrome: Recognizing Your Worth
You’re Not a Fraud: Crushing Imposter Syndrome Imposter syndrome is a liar. It thrives on self-doubt, making high achievers feel like failures despite their success. Have you ever nailed a…
Time for a Change? 7 Signs It’s Time to Start Your Job Search
Time for a Change? 7 Signs It’s Time to Start Your Job Search Let’s face it: jobs aren’t always sunshine and rainbows. But how do you know when a bad…
Be On Time and Work Hard.
Be On Time and Work Hard. I fondly remember one of my earliest leadership lessons, work hard. “Lead with your actions, and your words will have more impact.” – Tony…
One Day I Finally Wrote Down My Personal Values
A few years ago I forced myself to sit and write out the values that are most important in my life. This list of values are very personal to me.…
Episode 007 – Nicole McDonough Talks about How Leaders Find Their Starting Point
Nicole McDonough has built a career as a leadership coach and an expert using the Enneagram personal growth tool. She works with leaders every day to help them design a…
6 Podcast Episodes That Exceeded My Expectations!
6 Podcast Episodes That Exceeded My Expectations! My podcast launch has helped me grow in ways I never imagined. Launching My Podcast Was Empowering My first six podcast episodes exceeded…
Thoughts and Prayers…Again.
Thoughts and Prayers…Again. I don’t want to write about the most recent school shooting. I don’t want to have to. I can’t believe there is such a thing as school…
Episode 006 – Dr. Laura Talks about Principles of Communication for Leaders
In this episode, we explore Dr. Laura’s experience as a communication professor at Ball State University and her work in both communication studies and community engagement. We highlight her work…
4 Questions You Need Answered Before Hiring a Qualified Leadership Coach
4 Questions You Need Answered Before Hiring a Qualified Leadership Coach I’m often asked, “What is a leadership coach?” and “Why do I need a coach?” While these are important…
Episode 005 – Patrick Hughes Shares Practical Lessons Every Leader Needs to Know
Patrick Hughes, a skilled organizational development practitioner works with fortune 500 companies, non-profits, schools and other organizations to create experiences that generate sustainable change and inspire growth. In this episode,…
Episode 004 – Jeff Daniels talks about Leading Through Crisis with Mature Confidence
Jeff, the Car Guy, successfully built his life around the car business, working every job from washing cars to the corporate board room and every level between. A pinnacle of…
Episode 003 – Jen Myers talks about becoming a Homeschool CEO
Show Notes: Episode Guest: Jen Myers Episode Notes: Jen shares with us how she stumbled her way into homeschooling and went on to build an entire business around helping other families thrive…
Episode 001 – Terrance Bridges talks about Mentoring, Education and Leadership
Show Notes: Episode Guest: Dr. Terrance Bridges aka Rev. Terrance Bridges Episode Notes: In this episode, we talk about Dr. Bridges’s educational journey which took him from being labeled as…
Episode 000 – Introducing Life, Leadership and Pursuit of Happiness with Micah Maxwell
Test This is my introduction episode. Learn more about me and what to expect in upcoming episodes. Join me each week to chat with everyday people as they share incredible…
Today’s Word: Four Lessons Leaders Can Learn from “Glean”
Today’s Word: Four Lessons Leaders Can Learn “Glean” “What can we glean from this?” Have you heard this question or prompt? Gleaning as much as I can…has always translated to…
Four Life Lessons from Watching Bullfighters at a Rodeo
Four Life Lessons from Watching Bullfighters at a Rodeo I just attended a rodeo for the first time ever. I was not disappointed! From the moment I walked into the…
Building Your Legacy Isn’t About You: How Successful Leaders Help Change the World Around Them
Building Your Legacy Isn’t About You: How Successful Leaders Help Change the World Around Them Unpopular opinion: planning your legacy is not about you! I hear you asking, how is…
31 Ways You Can Practice Kindness Before the New Year
31 Ways You Can Practice Kindness Before the New Year Being generous and showing kindness come naturally to some people. But, for the rest of us, it is hard work.…
These Aren’t Difficult Times
These aren’t difficult times. Things aren’t uncertain. A very small percent of Americans are truly facing uncertainty, difficulty or danger. The truth is these may be uncomfortable times. Perhaps frustrating…
Don’t Give Up: My Response to the Murder of George Floyd
Don’t Give Up: My response to the murder of George Floyd and following protests and riots. This isn’t for everyone. These words aren’t perfect. My emotions are still a mess,…
4 Phrases You Use That Makes People Instantly Stop Listening To You!
1. “If you don’t hear anything else I say…” If you don’t hear anything else I say, remember this phrase is definitely one of the most stupid phrases a person…
I’m Volunteering to Honor Hoosier Heroes
Have you heard of Indy Honor Flight? I just joined this fantastic organization as a volunteer, and you have to hear about them! Indy Honor Flight, an all-Volunteer organization, takes…
Why Fitness is Important to Me
I turn 40 years old this year. (Wow, I just typed that!) This next chapter in my life is fascinating. However, my most significant concern is staying healthy. The reasons…
12 Books That Impacted Me as a Leader
I finally tackled the task of unpacking several boxes of books that have been neglected for a few years now. As I sorted through the boxes, I reminisced when I…
5 Life Lessons I Learned From Military Service
January of 2009, I walked into a recruiter’s office to inquire about enlisting in the military and walked out with a stack of signed papers and a ship date that…
Six Life Lessons From Watching Bird Box Movie
I finally took the time to watch Bird Box movie today. I don’t know where this movie came from or how it gained such notoriety so quickly, but with all…
People Are Offended By Dr. King’s Voice?
Use of Dr. King’s voice caused outrage Apparently there is a huge outrage over Dodge Ram’s Super Bowl commercial featuring the voice of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I watched…
Reflection: To Stand or Not to Stand…is that a question?
I still remember like it was yesterday, the first time I saluted the American flag while in uniform. I was at basic combat training as a trainee at Fort Benning…
I Don’t Care About Communicating Anymore!
As a communication major, I have always taken seriously the importance of good communication. Those that have worked with me will certainly agree that I have consistently emphasized good communication.…
Man, Whatcha Do?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a repost from my old blog. Original Post 4/18/11 Do you have a friend or colleague that is getting ready to start a new job? Perhaps…
This Is It! – Commencement Speech
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a “speech” I wrote in 2010. I’m re-posting it (unedited) from my old blog. This Is It! Commencement Speech 2010 NO! I was not asked…
He Served, Shared and Loved.
Eulogy: He Served, Shared and Loved (originally titled Obituary for Micah A Maxwell, but I decided differently over concern for the “shock” factor…) With little fanfare, my thirty-third birthday arrived…
Dear Son: A Father’s Day Letter
Each year on Father’s Day I write a personal note to my late father as a tribute. This year I felt an urge to write a letter FROM him. In…
