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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  • Mindset Matters: Transforming Negativity into Success

    Mindset Matters: Transforming Negativity into Success

    I have spent a ton of my time as of late studying mindset. In today’s society, everything has become extremely negative, and I want to help my team, family, and others I meet become the absolute best they can be. My reading list and favorite podcasts are filled with valuable insights from authors and speakers…

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  • How Serving Helps You Become A Better Leader

    How Serving Helps You Become A Better Leader

    I write a lot about the importance of culture and leadership. Good leadership creates a loyalty to the team beyond the leader. A strong culture makes for a team that is committed to their purpose and goals. So how does a leader build this culture and commitment? A purposeful leader doesn’t even think of it…

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  • Beyond Being Lucky: The Path to Thriving

    Beyond Being Lucky: The Path to Thriving

    March marks the beginning of the Major League Baseball season, the excitement of March Madness, and the festive spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. Each of these events carries a hint of luck, but when it comes to the first two, success isn’t merely about luck—it’s about skill, a well-developed process, and being ready. It’s not…

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  • If You Want to Solve the Problem, Get to the Root

    If You Want to Solve the Problem, Get to the Root

    Last year, I took down a dying tree. We cut it down at the base, but we didn’t grind up the roots. Guess what? The tree started producing shoots from the stump. It was not dead, we just cut it back and it kept growing. Most issues or problems are similar. We tend to address…

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  • One Word is the New Resolution

    One Word is the New Resolution

    An annual tradition I started both with my work team and my family is choosing a One Word. This exercise uses a word to set as a theme for the year versus a traditional New Years resolution. It forces you to really look at what has happened over the last couple of years and what…

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  • What Defines Your Criteria for Hiring Remarkable Leaders

    What Defines Your Criteria for Hiring Remarkable Leaders

    One of my favorite leadership authors is Jon Gordon. He focuses his books, energy, and posts on how to be a positive leader. In a recent social media post, Gordon listed his nine-item checklist for hiring a good leader. That list inspired me to expand my thoughts on the five that have been important to…

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