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After a career in business spanning more than two decades, Mike departed the corporate world in 2023 to join the leadership team at No Child Hungry. His experience as an executive was great preparation for the role he now fills as Senior VP at No Child Hungry. Mike's passion for helping children in need is evidenced in his commitment to the mission of No Child Hungry.
Mike's expertise in retail leadership allows him to continue working as a strategic consultant to select retail partners, and his energy is infectious to the teams he consults.
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Aug 25, 2026 ∙ 5 min
Today, I cried.
Today, I cried. I’m not a crier. Not because I think tears are off limits, or that they make me weak, or somehow less of a man. There just aren’t many things in life that take me there. And it’s never once been something from a news feed. That held true until I glanced at a notification during a meeting. I did exactly what I coach leaders not to do — turned my phone over, screen side up, and read these words: “Dolly Parton dies at 80.” We were thirty minutes into a sixty-minute call. For me,...
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Mar 24, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Corporate Authenticity and Giving Back
Why You Can’t Fake It in 2026 As we navigate the business landscape of 2026, one word has come to define consumer and employee expectations above all others: Authenticity . We are living in an era of unprecedented transparency. With information instantly accessible, stakeholders can easily see behind the corporate curtain. The Edelman Trust Barometer, a global measure of trust in institutions, consistently shows that consumers expect businesses to take the lead on societal issues. But there...
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Mar 24, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Teams Built Here
Why Choosing the Right Team-Building Partner Matters We have all been there: the dreaded corporate trust fall, the awkward icebreakers, or the forced scavenger hunt that leaves employees checking their watches. For decades, "team building" has been a corporate buzzword that often failed to deliver on its promise. But in the modern workplace, team building has evolved. Today’s professionals are looking for authentic connection and shared purpose. They don’t just want to build a tower out of...
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