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Michael H Smith Thoughts and Actions
What's On Your Radar?
Jan 16

Jan 16 What's On Your Radar?

Michael Smith
Running, Spiritual Journey, Life Planning

That quick conversation early one Thursday morning reminded me that I need to ask that question every day.

No Surprises Please
Jan 9

Jan 9 No Surprises Please

Michael Smith
Communication, Leadership

The opposite of being surprised at work is open, honest communication and this type of communication encourages support and buy-in. 

Peace
Dec 15

Dec 15 Peace

Michael Smith
Spiritual Journey

"peace, You give me peace..."

How far out front?
Dec 12

Dec 12 How far out front?

Michael Smith
Leadership, Communication

Mentor, that is what the back of the shirt says.  In two areas of my life, I have one of those shirts. One is a real shirt, it's bright yellow and yes the word mentor is on the back. The second shirt is imaginary but..

Blogs of the Week, December 9, 2016
Dec 9

Dec 9 Blogs of the Week, December 9, 2016

Michael Smith
Leadership, Life Planning

Here are a list of my favorite blog post for the week of December 9, 2016

Leadership Behavior....Open Communication
Dec 6

Dec 6 Leadership Behavior....Open Communication

Michael Smith
Leadership, Communication

The more I work at modeling being encouraging open communication, the more I realize that it is often about not saying a word but listening to what others have to say. 

Silence That Creates Convesation
Dec 5

Dec 5 Silence That Creates Convesation

Michael Smith
Communication, Leadership

Often when the leader speaks first the team realizes it doesn’t matter what they say, the leader wants it done one way, theirs. As a team leader, I want input, open communication. I must be careful, however, not to speak first, but let others have input. 

Let the team work
Nov 28

Nov 28 Let the team work

Michael Smith
Leadership, Fitness

I like to run but not 200 miles all at once.

Talent Reflections
Nov 17

Nov 17 Talent Reflections

Michael Smith
Spiritual Journey

Have you ever wondered why the servant who doubled the five talents got the same reward at the servant who doubled the two entrusted to him? (Matthew 25:14-30)

I have…

Salty
Nov 14

Nov 14 Salty

Michael Smith
Spiritual Journey, Prayer

I run races, two types: those that involve actual running and the other one described in Hebrews 12:1. 

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These people up consistently week after week on Thursday mornings at 5:30 am to run 5 miles.  #run #running #breakfastclubrun.
Honored to be this man’s son and that I got to be with him today on his 94th birthday. When he was just a teenager he felt called to go into full time ministry and has served faithfully ever since. Today even at 94 he teaches a Sunday class and
It’s a good day when Apple Music randomly chooses your son’s song for you to listen to. @spencerthomassmith
It’s been a good Labor Day weekend.
Big group at the Breakfast Club 256 run today. #running #halfmarathontraining #marathontraining #run256
Excited to get the printed copy of The Scalable Business Framework book in the mail today. I have read the kindle version and have seen these principles lived out at Fast Slow Motion. So proud of our team writing this book, getting the message out of
It must be time for Christmas or family vacation.
There was a time I search and found my identity in the work, success of the ministry I did in the church. But I found peace in recognizing and living in my identity through Christ. Yes, I still strive to work hard and give value to the place and peop
 

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