The Engage Presents series is designed to help busy event planners get to know our speakers quickly and effectively. We go beyond the sizzle reel, asking FAQs about their personal stories, presentation style, approach to event planning, and much more.

Timestamps:
1:54 - 3:26: Mike reflects on how his experience in baseball, particularly the concept of "chemistry," influenced his current work. He shares how his career in sports sparked his interest in team dynamics, leadership, and organizational culture, emphasizing that team chemistry is essential not only in sports but also in human relationships and work environments.
3:36 - 4:23: Mike talks about the importance of authenticity and appreciation as two key pillars of his work on leadership and relationships. He explains that while these concepts sound simple, they are nuanced and crucial for building strong, effective teams. Authenticity involves being real and true to oneself, while appreciation focuses on valuing people and caring about them beyond just their performance.
4:23 - 5:05: Mike offers advice on how to be more authentic and appreciative in daily life. For authenticity, he advises simply being oneself, despite challenges. For appreciation, he suggests actively looking for positive qualities in people and situations, even during difficult times. He emphasizes how this mindset can drive higher team performance.
5:16 - 6:45: Mike shares his most authentic moments and who he truly appreciates. Mike shares that he feels most authentic when speaking and engaging with audiences, and he highlights his wife, Michelle, as someone he deeply appreciates for her support in his personal and professional life.
7:02 - 8:00: Mike reflects on his best baseball pitch and shares stories from his time playing at Stanford.
8:15 - 10:02: Mike explains his approach to customizing content based on the audience's challenges and goals, whether in corporate settings or nonprofit events. He shares how he uses pre-event calls to identify these factors and align his presentation with the group's needs.
10:24 - 12:21: Mike discusses what a successful speech looks like to him. He focuses on making the event organizers look good while ensuring the content resonates with the audience. He stresses the importance of providing actionable takeaways for attendees, which can be applied in their personal and professional lives. Mike values feedback that demonstrates personal connection and practical impact from his talks.

Mike is interviewed by Engage President and co-founder Jake Olson. Mike empowers people, leaders, teams, and organizations to be more successful. To learn more about Mike's keynotes and to book him for your next event, visit [ Ссылка ]

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