LEADER – ENTREPENUER – AUTHOR – SPEAKER
Mike Heffner
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My goal is to inspire and empower other leaders to succeed.


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  • Hiring Beyond Skills: Why Core Values Matter More Than Ever

    Hiring Beyond Skills: Why Core Values Matter More Than Ever

    In today’s fast-paced business environment, finding great talent is tougher than ever. But hiring isn’t just about finding talent—it’s about finding people with the right character and values. For our team to succeed, we focus on seven core values. These values, set in place over 15 years ago, have become our guiding principles and influence…

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  • Overcoming Fear with Confidence

    Overcoming Fear with Confidence

    This time of year, we’re watching scary movies and talking about spooky things. It’s also a time when fear-based news bleeds out of the political landscape. That fear is dominating our social feeds, news channels and thoughts. Now I do not want to go on a rant about “fake news” or how the media bombards…

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  • The Lost Art of Doing What’s Right

    The Lost Art of Doing What’s Right

    Over the last few months, I’ve been deeply involved in remodeling our new Express Employment office in Columbus, Indiana. This isn’t my first rodeo—I’ve been part of the build-out or expansion of seven spaces over the past 20 years. Normally, I enjoy the process of transforming a space into a fresh, exciting environment. I’ve always…

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  • Empowering Your Team with Accountability and Discipline

    Empowering Your Team with Accountability and Discipline

    When economic times become more difficult, many companies start looking to cut costs and improve sales. However, success often comes down to two things: accountability and discipline. When times are good, it’s easier to find success without these two elements, but almost impossible when competition increases and business gets harder. It’s important to find the…

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  • Leveling Up Amidst Adversity

    Leveling Up Amidst Adversity

    As we are in the middle of 2024, it’s clear that we face a lot of uncertainty. With an upcoming election, inflation and economic turmoil, changes in laws, and world unrest, it’s easy to feel uneasy about the future. You might find that almost everything you’re doing right now seems to be more about failing…

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  • 7 Ways to Make a Difference as a Leader

    7 Ways to Make a Difference as a Leader

    If you lead people, you have tremendous influence and the opportunity to help others be successful. Too many leaders fail to invest in what it takes to truly make a difference. They lead for personal success and miss the joy of seeing someone else become something special. On a recent trip, I spent time reflecting…

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