Michelle Mains7 Reputation Building Standards to Make You Stand OutAuthor Dana White was convinced she knew how to do the dishes. There was only one problem: Dishes piled up from one end of the kitchen to…Jun 25Jun 25
Michelle MainsReset Your Standards to Be Scalable and SustainableI caught a replay of “The Princess Bride” and laughed my way through the scene where Vizzini tells the giant Fezzik to finish off Westley…Jun 18Jun 18
Michelle Mains5 People Skill Standards to Increase Your Professional StatusMy hair stylist was excited about kicking off wedding season at a black-tie affair. Unfortunately, she showed up in a brace at our next…Jun 11Jun 11
Michelle Mains3 Mindset Swaps to Set a Strong FoundationA friend’s son just began his first full-time job after college, and it quickly started going sideways. He’s a straight arrow, solid…Jun 4Jun 4
Michelle MainsCommunication PSA: Being Understood is on YouM*A*S*H* actor Alan Alda thought he found a brilliant financial advisor. The man had long Wall Street experience and came highly…May 28May 28
Michelle MainsCommunication PSA: Rescue Hard Conversations with How QuestionsThe little kids behind me in the long grocery store line were as cranky as I was. Every time the mom tried to appease or distract them…May 21May 21
Michelle MainsCommunication PSA: Start Every Meeting with a PerspectiveI once knew a crackerjack Sales Team Lead who quickly became exasperated by her staff at a new company.May 14May 14
Michelle MainsCommunication PSA: Not Posting is Always an OptionWhen you mention communication skills at work, everyone shakes their head in agreement. But if communicating is so simple, why does it go…May 7May 7
Michelle MainsWhat is Your Office Politics Superpower? Not PlayingI was comparing Netflix queues with my friend, Sadie, and the law of averages is working for both of us. There are plenty of wins like The…Apr 23Apr 23
Michelle MainsTrade Transactional Relationships for People SkillsWhen I worked in the music business, I knew a publicist who always had the hook-up for the best shows, seats, and after-parties. One day, I…Apr 16Apr 16
