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Michael H Smith Thoughts and Actions
Two Things
May 8

May 8 Two Things

Michael Smith
Leadership

As we walked through the exercise I was blessed to see who God has put together as a group of individuals to form a strong team.

Leading in the Midst of the Money Changers
Apr 19

Apr 19 Leading in the Midst of the Money Changers

Michael Smith
Leadership

As leaders of teams, we need to remember that we often have the needed resources we just need to look. We also need to remember that resources that have been discarded by others could possibly be a great resource for us.

3 Lessons from Hide-n-Seek
Apr 17

Apr 17 3 Lessons from Hide-n-Seek

Michael Smith
Communication, Leadership

Learning can happen every day if we are just observant and open to what is going on around us. 

Unbelievable Sacrifice, Help Me To Never Forget
Apr 14

Apr 14 Unbelievable Sacrifice, Help Me To Never Forget

Michael Smith
Spiritual Journey

Often I have been guilty of just letting this day pass without taking the time to remember the suffering my Lord endured. I am striving to make today the exception and take the time to remember and imagine what really took place on that cruel piece of wood.

Training, Suffering and a Parade
Apr 10

Apr 10 Training, Suffering and a Parade

Michael Smith
Running, Spiritual Journey

He had done all the prep, 33 years on earth led him to that day.

4 Questions Your Team Is Asking
Apr 3

Apr 3 4 Questions Your Team Is Asking

Michael Smith
Leadership

My team, your team are asking questions. They might not verbalize them, but they are asking.

The questions are:

Questions to Consider
Mar 27

Mar 27 Questions to Consider

Michael Smith
Leadership

Too often we get caught up in "doing our job" to "work on our job".

It Rarely Works That Way
Mar 20

Mar 20 It Rarely Works That Way

Michael Smith
Leadership

In Creativity, Inc., Ed Catmull makes this statement: “When it comes to creative inspiration, job titles and hierarchy are meaningless.” I have found that if the leader of the group speaks too soon it stifles all conversations, creativity, and limits collaborative intelligence.

Alone With God
Mar 16

Mar 16 Alone With God

msmith
Prayer, Spiritual Journey, Uncategorized

Just as the conversations with my mom changes from day to day so do my conversations with God. The most important thing is that we engage in a conversation. One where there is active listening and talking on my part.

God Gave Me Something To Do
Mar 13

Mar 13 God Gave Me Something To Do

Michael Smith
Spiritual Journey

I am on the search for what God wants me to do.  I have been on this search for a long time. During times of contentment and discontentment.

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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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