Posts by Mike Kester
Mike Kester is the CEO and Founder of Lead Belay. Rare in his breadth of experience in leadership development, Mike has built several companies with great cultures and loyal clients. With over 17 years in the Learning and Development industry, Lead Belay as his life’s passion and opportunity to make a positive impact on millions of lives.
How to create a well-aligned team
July 28, 2022 at 9:50 AMCreating a well-aligned team does more than just make people feel rewarded and proud; it also allows people to use their...
Perfectionism & Micromanagement: A Self-Reflection
July 6, 2022 at 2:13 PMPerfectionism and micromanagement. You’re probably familiar with both words, but maybe not in the same context. They h...
Can Introverts Make Effective Leaders?
June 16, 2022 at 9:29 AMAt Lead Belay, we believe three things are necessary to be an effective leader, but none of them are being extroverted. ...
Gauging how I’m doing as a manager
June 8, 2022 at 1:12 PM“Is this imposter syndrome, or am I actually doing a bad job?” If you’re a manager, or really, if you’ve ever had a care...
Transcending Zoom for authentic human connection
June 8, 2022 at 11:15 AMOn a biological level, our five senses (sight, smell, hearing, touch, and taste) allow us to form connections with other...
Communication norms for functional & happy teams
May 24, 2022 at 7:58 AMThere are three essential parts to effective communication within a team. Putting these parts in place reduces each team...
4 tips to make sure your team feels safe
May 4, 2022 at 10:35 AMBuilding a cohesive and inclusive team requires nurturing safety, communication, and alignment. Below are some actionabl...
Anyone can be a good leader with these 3 qualities
April 26, 2022 at 11:10 AMThe director of Northwestern University’s Center for Leadership, Adam Goodman, is a good friend and advisor to Lead Bela...
What peer-based learning is and its benefits
April 12, 2022 at 3:07 PMA peer group of managers can be just what you need to learn the important stuff, quickly. There was a point in most of o...
Building a team that's cohesive and inclusive
March 1, 2022 at 4:18 PMThe importance of building cohesive and inclusive teams is a hot topic in the world of leadership development. Whenever ...