Take It Offline

The guys are back with Part Two of our conversation around habits and habit-building. All habits start with a cue that leads to a craving that leads to an action. Master the craving and a positive habit is sure to follow. But that begs the question: are we actually craving the things that serve us at work? All that, and Mike has some…houseguests. Join us as we Take It Offline.

Mike and Nate kick off a four-part series inspired by Atomic Habits by James Clear. This isn’t a book review – it’s a conversation about how small intentional choices shape who we become. In Part 1, the guys explore the power of cues, why our habits often run on autopilot, and practical ways to make positive change obvious.

Mike & Nate are back at it with actionable tips for improving your communication as well as some tactics for self-imposed growth. And also: is a movie better when you know the ending? (You’re either team Mike or team Nate!) Take It Offline starts . . . right now.

Communication requirements radically shift as you move from managing projects to people. From strategy and tactics to context switching to leading through crisis, Mike & Nate break down the evolution of communication from the front lines to the C-suite.

Good leadership and effective communication are inseparable. But what are the components of good communication exactly? Because in the end, it’s not what you say that matters - it’s what people hear.

Can you be a great leader if you’re a terrible communicator? Or does leadership fall apart the moment people stop understanding you? This week the guys discuss where the line really is between bad communication and bad leadership.

Mike brought the quarters. Nate brought the questions. It’s time to pull the plunger and see who gets the high score!

Weaker or stronger? Higher or lower? Complimentary or conflicting? Join the guys as they debate the difference between Standards and Expectations.

In business and in life - is there a place for mediocrity? Mike & Nate break it down. (Plus one of the guys has a high-achieving bathroom fixture.)

Are high achievers and mediocre people really at odds? Join the conversation as Mike & Nate debate the issue. Plus, hear Mike’s Yelp review of Canada’s only nude beach.