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Mike Maddock

Magazine Contributor

Forbes magazine
Inc. magazine
  • A woman standing in a corridor with bookshelves on both sides, holding her hands together and looking to the side. The image has a pink overlay and a mirror reflection of her.

    Why Anxious Executives Must Find a Yin for Their Yang

    On balanced teams, there is an executive with a diametric strength that will keep you out of trouble.

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  • Group of diverse professionals having a business meeting in a modern office with large windows and indoor plants.

    5 Reasons a Peer Group Flourishes or Fails

    I count peer group forums as one of the greatest blessings in my life.

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  • A woman with red hair sitting at a cluttered office desk, holding her head in her hands in front of a laptop, appearing stressed or overwhelmed.

    3 Ways to Bust Through a Business Plateau

    What you can do when a problem seems unsolvable.

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  • Three women happy and smiling, standing together in a modern office space with large windows, engaged in a discussion or activity around a table.

    How to Get Your Team to Be ‘All In’ on Your Strategy

    The secret? People support what they help create.

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  • Smiling middle-aged man in a navy suit and blue tie in an office, engaging in conversation.

    How This Executive Handled a Test of His Core Values

    Core values are only as strong as your willingness to stick to them when times are hard.

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  • Two men in business attire walking and talking on a city street with brick buildings in the background.

    Instead of Giving Advice, Share Your Experience

    Instead of suggesting specific actions, share similar experiences and help others find the solution that works for them.

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  • A black silhouette of a person kneeling and holding hands with a child. Birds are flying away from the child's head, symbolizing thoughts or imagination.

    As I Mourn the Passing of My Wife, These Leadership Lessons Stand Out the Most

    What personal loss taught me about life, business, and leadership.

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  • Group of five diverse people in a business meeting room, sitting around a table with laptops, engaged in discussion.

    7 Signs That Your Forum Is Not Doing Enough for You

    Periodic check-ins can help you ensure that your network is still benefiting you.

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  • Two women working on laptops at a desk, one appears stressed or tired, the other frustrated, with a cup of coffee, papers, and houseplants nearby, in front of a window with rain.

    Too Many Leaders Rely More on Grit Than Quit

    When it comes to scaling a business, knowing when to quit is often more important than relying on grit.

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  • A woman smiling and listening to a man who is gesturing with his hands during a discussion in an office.

    To Become a Better Leader, Develop Your Unique Skill

    Are you a hammer looking for a nail? Here’s how to use your skills to build a stronger leadership team.

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  • A group of four diverse people standing in an industrial-style office with large windows, some looking at each other, others looking towards the camera, with desks and computers in the background.

    The 3 Lessons Startups Must Learn

    What you need to know to get from idea to scale.

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    The 3 Types of Employees You Should Fire if You Want Your Company to Grow

    Some personality traits just aren’t suited for an innovative work culture.

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    Liar, Liar, Brand On Fire

    Why Promises Kept (or Broken) Will Determine Your Growth (or Demise)

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    Ten Lessons The Year 2020 Is Desperately Trying To Teach Us

    “Life is school and problems are curriculum.” —Rick Warren

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  • A lit candle on a rectangular wooden tray with a metal clip on a hardwood floor, with a small black circle on the wall behind.

    The Consulting Industry’s Dirty Little Secret

    Why an expert may be the last thing your company needs

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  • Man climbing a mountain, reaching out his hand to someone, with a backpack, near a body of water and rocky terrain.

    Who Do You Trust—First?

    How the business of giving advice is about to change forever

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  • Painted rocks with floral designs and one with the word 'trust' written on it, arranged on a surface.

    Here’s How To Stay One Step Ahead Of Your Customers

    What to do when the world changes overnight

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  • Man standing in front of a wall with multiple speech bubbles drawn on it, labeled with 'blah-blah' and similar phrases.

    Dealing With Advice Overload

    Here’s the one piece of advice you need today

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  • A man in a suit standing with arms crossed in front of a spacecraft.

    Why Disruptors Thrive in Turbulent Times

    Pivoting your business requires a different strategy and often a different team.

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  • Ancient Greek temple ruins with tall columns and stone walls against a blue sky with the sun shining.

    How to Drive Innovation During a Recession

    A proven approach to creating new sources of growth when times are tough.

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  • Stone stairs on the side of a mountain with a scenic view of a valley and sky at sunset.

    How to Create the Future You Want

    The best leaders craft an achievable vision for their company. Here are the five steps they follow to do it.

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