From Monday Dread to Career Clarity

We've all been there. The same job that we were excited to start on our first day, is now a well of anxiety on a Monday morning. Or maybe, you once had lofty goals and ambitions, only to find yourself in a current rut, with no clear path out. Over the years, many people have asked me these questions repeatedly... how do I find a new career? How can I promote within my current company? How can I prepare myself for an upcoming interview? I want to do this/that, but I don't know the steps to take. Michael, where would you start? Answering these questions one on one has been very rewarding for me, as I find great value in helping others. I'm hoping that a new approach (one to many), can help others on a larger scale. I'll never claim to know all the answers. But I can provide some lessons that I've learned over the course of my career(s). Through "The Mike Drop", I plan on providing weekly lessons on leadership, career growth, career reinvention, communication, and relationship building. I hope my message resonates with you. If not, I hope you'll share it with someone who could benefit from it. Because if learning through my failures and successes can create one positive spark in someone, then it's all worth it. Thanks for tuning in! -Michael Greenwalt Helping Professionals Reinvent, Lead, and Connect P.S. Don't miss the soft launch of (Not) Self Made, live at the Orpheum Theater in Flagstaff on December 11th. Join me for an evening that redefines success and connection. Every ticket includes a copy of my book and access to an unforgettable keynote experience. Get your tickets at https://wl.eventim.us/event/not-self-made/668207?afflky=OrpheumTheater #LeadershipDevelopment #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerReinvention #Communication #RelationshipBuilding The first time I asked myself who I was becoming, I didn’t know I was asking it. I was standing in a National Guard… Everyone is talking about what AI can do. Nobody is asking what it's doing to you. You have a self-leadership problem. It’s a familiar phrase: “I’d love to start that, build that, learn that, do that… I… The greatest barrier to entry is rarely lack of ability. It is the fear of being seen trying. Sometimes the hardest part of growth is admitting that a chapter didn’t fail. It simply finished. Why Blue-Collar Leadership Is the Model for 2026 For a long time, we have been sold a very specific version of… We've all been there. An idea for a business. This week, we dive into step six of the CONNECT framework - Create Win-Wins. What does that really mean? Simply put, it… A handful of years ago, I was invited to a conference that had nothing to do with my career at the time. It was hosted… Many people treat networking like a hunt: They frantically wander an event, pass out business cards, and hope that…