MICHAEL THOMPSON

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Professional Growth and Simpler Living Articles

I’m a big believer that we have a life, not a career. That being said, in addition to my career and communication style articles that I’ve written for Medium, Business Insider, Fast Co., Forbes, and Ladders, etc., I also like to share life learnings and personal stories. I hope you enjoy the articles below and if there’s ever anything you’d like me to dive deeper into don’t be a stranger and reach out here.

Career Advice

4 Seriously Simple Ways to Elevate Your Network and Career in 2021

The 5 Phone Calls You Should Make Each Week to Advance Your Career

See all 20 articles listed under Career Advice.

Better Living

11 Ways to Simplify Your Life Today

My Life Began the Day I Lost $250,000

See all 25 articles listed under Better Living.

Communication

8 Phrases That Can Make You Sound Weak at Work

11 Things Socially Aware People Don’t Say

See all 19 articles listed under Communication.

Relationship Advice

How You Make a Lasting Impression on Someone's Life

Seven Clues You’re Dealing with a Solid Human Being

See all 18 articles listed under Relationships.

Introvert Tips

The Seven Deadly Sins of Speaking

How to Stand Out Without Showing Off - a cheat-sheet for quiet people who want to be seen

See all 17 articles listed under Introvert Tips.

Productivity

Cap Your To-Do List at Three Things Every Day

The Key to Creative Work Is Knowing When to Walk Away

See all 18 articles listed under Productivity.

Inspiring Ideas

Anthony Bourdain’s Simple Question to Clarify Who You Want in Your Life

Stop Letting People Who Do So Little for You, Control So Much of You

See all 15 articles listed under Inspiration.

Leadership

How to Be a Leader People Love

6 Proven Ways to Raise Your Self-Awareness Courtesy of 6 Experts

See all 10 articles listed under Leadership.

Writing Tips

31 Ways to Never Say These Words Again — “I Don’t Know What to Write About!”

If You Want 1,000 True Fans, Give 1,000 Thank-You’s

See all 16 articles listed under Writing.

Human Experience Stories

The One Small Thing My Wife Does That Gets Me Every Time

On Peaches, Park Benches, and Choosing What Matters Most

See all 5 articles listed under Human Experience.

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