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There are 5 posts filed in Skills (this is page 1 of 1).

Saying Yes to One is a No to Many

Saying yes means saying no to many other things. A story of GPS mix-ups, family logistics, and the deeper meaning behind volunteering at a kids’ soccer club.

in ๐Ÿ‘” Management, ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Family, ๐Ÿ“” Journail, ๐Ÿคฏ Mike's Mind | May 24, 2025 | 652 Words | Comment

A Storytelling Manifesto for the Corporate World

Rethink corporate storytelling with insights from TED Talks, TV shows, and The Matrix. Discover why time, structure, and storytelling matter more than slides.

in ๐ŸŽค Presenting, ๐Ÿ“ƒ Articles | May 8, 2025 | 700 Words | Comment

The Timing Trap: Small Delays, Big Costs

Timing isn’t just about showing up but acting at the right moment. From coffee machines to climate change, small ignored actions scale up, reminding us to act before it’s too late.

in ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง in English, ๐Ÿ‘” Management, ๐Ÿ“” Journail, ๐Ÿคฏ Mike's Mind | January 20, 2025 | 742 Words | Comment

Digital Locksmiths: When’s the Last Time You Paid for Keys?

A witty and critical look at how SSL certificates are sold, comparing them to real-world house keys โ€” full of personality and practical insights on digital security.

in โš™๏ธ Tech, ๐Ÿ“ƒ Articles, ๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ Marketing, ๐Ÿคฏ Mike's Mind | February 7, 2008 | 541 Words | Comment

The McDonald’s Story

From my first Saturday job in 1996 at a computer retailer Coffee Saved My Day Once Before This coffee theme reminds me of a story from my first job in 1996. Every Saturday, I worked at a computer retailer to pay for my information science study. One morning, the store manager reported late. Painfully, she […]

in โœ๏ธ Blog, ๐Ÿ’ธ Sales, ๐Ÿ—’๏ธ Posts, ๐Ÿคฏ Mike's Mind | January 1, 2008 | 333 Words | Comment

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