Optimism, tenacity, and the hunger to improve — the keys to leadership success.

In part 1, Mike Rogers shares candid insights on how a mindset of constant improvement and realistic optimism fuels his ability to lead effectively. Hear his thoughts on building a strong team culture where core values outweigh raw talent, why “liking the people you work with” is vital, and how coaching changed his approach to managing people.

Discover the story behind his rise from technician to business owner, the challenges of training employees only to risk losing them to competitors, and his philosophy on how leadership is really about knowing when to step back and let others succeed.

Check out part 2 to hear the rest of the conversation!

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction & Mike’s daily mindset for optimism and improvement
05:00 Why you have to like the people you work with — “no talented a-holes”
10:00 Tenacity and curiosity: How to solve problems without giving up
15:00 The challenge of training employees who may become competitors
20:00 The value of coaching and continuous leadership growth
25:00 Culture, core values, and why firing for fit is compassion
30:00 Reflections on humility and letting go of control