by Mike Whitaker | Sep 22, 2017 | Blog Commentary, Decisions, Job/Career, Leadership, News
This is more than a tribute; it’s a personal challenge. When a man or woman announces their pending retirement, a sudden measurement occurs — and this one is big — a giant legacy. David Boren, President of the University of Oklahoma, announced this week he intends to...
by Mike Whitaker | Sep 15, 2017 | Blog Commentary
It has been a great launch week for my book, The Decision Makeover. Thank you for supporting my writing. If you have purchased the book via Amazon or Barnes & Noble, please leave a verified review on their site on my book page. That is so important for others. I...
by Mike Whitaker | Sep 7, 2017 | Blog Commentary, Decisions, Entrepreneurship
Every year, once Labor Day flips by on the calendar, I marvel at the fact that 240+ days have already passed and approximately 100 days remain. Time flies! I started the year with great intentions. What have I accomplished that is critical to my long-term goals? As...
by Mike Whitaker | Sep 1, 2017 | Blog Commentary, Decisions, Leadership, News
With predictions of flooding over a week in advance, and as heavy rain was falling, there was a pivotal moment of conversation when the big decision was made. It may have been an afterthought or the issue could have been overthought — but the initial result is the...
by Mike Whitaker | Aug 21, 2017 | Blog Commentary, Decisions
I was recently asked a great question following a guest appearance on a podcast that focused upon success and happiness. Following the interview about my new book, The Decision Makeover, he asked, “How does Mike make decisions?” I took a long pause, trying to...
by Mike Whitaker | Aug 1, 2017 | Blog Commentary, Decisions
I have been thinking about this book for twenty years but the challenge of decision-making has recently been a daily illustration by my children who are beginning college. Like any parent, I worry about their decisions. I made up my mind to finish this book to make a...
