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Michael H Smith Thoughts and Actions
What if, faster isn't always better?
Mar 6

Mar 6 What if, faster isn't always better?

Michael Smith
Leadership

Yes, it might be easier to do it yourself or just hand down your plan for execution. But what if you tried something different? 

Fitness: love it and hate it.
Feb 27

Feb 27 Fitness: love it and hate it.

Michael Smith
Fitness

I hate going to the gym, well on most days. But the rewards are good.

Don't tell them
Feb 23

Feb 23 Don't tell them

Michael Smith
Leadership

It's not enough to simply tell people what they need to do. That's not developing their potential.

Too Many, Too Few or Just Right
Feb 20

Feb 20 Too Many, Too Few or Just Right

Michael Smith
Communication, Leadership

Honestly I hardly ever hear about an organization that has too few meetings, quite the opposite. But too few meetings can be just as harmful as too many.

You're So Discouraging
Feb 13

Feb 13 You're So Discouraging

Michael Smith
Communication, Family

It didn’t take long for me to sense that something was wrong so I asked. That’s when he said: “you are so discouraging.”

A Daily Pep Talk
Feb 6

Feb 6 A Daily Pep Talk

Michael Smith
Leadership

Meeting with some friends a few weeks ago one of the guys mentioned that he gives himself a pep talk each morning as he walks from his car to the entrance to his office.

Writing and Inspiration
Jan 30

Jan 30 Writing and Inspiration

Michael Smith
Misc-, Life Planning

"You don't get inspired then write, you start writing out a knowledge of your craft and inspiration begins to show up, sometimes.

Setting up a WIN
Jan 23

Jan 23 Setting up a WIN

Michael Smith
Leadership

For me, defining the job, setting real exceptions for a WIN, is a must. 

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. 

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I escaped the cold of Alabama and found paradise for my run this morning. Be shout out to the San Diego Track Club for having a water stand on my route. #running #unsandiego #sandiegotrackclub
2026 starting the right way. 5 miles and breakfast with friends. #running #run256
Took a little tour of Durham NC and some of the Duke campus today with @spencerthomassmith When I started running years ago I never thought he would join the running world, but I am glad he did. Such a joy to log a few miles with you son.
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
 

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