Author Archives: bmikolitch

As I look through my past, I can honestly say that there were very few roles that I felt truly engaged. I think if we are all vulnerable, we can admit that we didn’t give 100% all the time, or maybe even rarely. When I did give a 100%, it was due believing in theContinue reading “Connecting Culture with Engagement”

What motivates you to do better at your job? When I was asked this question, I had to really ponder before answering. Was it verbal recognition, more pay, bigger bonuses, more paid time off. As I continuously asked what I wanted more of, the answer for me was family time. I wanted to work asContinue reading “Stretch Goals and Motivation”

As a leader, I need to earn the right to be an autocratic leader. To model this, I need to lead-by-example and exemplify the company’s core value. I must always treat everyone with respect, maintaining humbleness in all interactions. I have learned a lot of great insight and tools on how to be more humbleContinue reading “Autocratic Leadership”

Week 1 opened our eyes and minds to a new leadership paradigm, Open Source. We learned that no matter how great your leadership skills are, 20% of your employees will always be low performing employees. Don’t worry about, there is nothing you can do about it, instead, focus on your top 20% of employees. TheseContinue reading “MGT 635: Open Source Leadership Week 1”

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”