It is impossible to lead if no one is listening. The key challenge in the 21st century is to simply be heard. The amount of information that employees must respond to each day is practically overwhelming and has subsequently become a major obstacle to success and productivity. To be heard above the din, leaders must communicate in a variety of situations with clarity and power. The individuals who possess these skills will have a significant competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Prior to founding Clarity Central, Mike excelled as a major account manager for General Electric and Ameritech. He knows firsthand what it takes to differentiate one’s self in the marketplace. As a result, Mike has developed talks and courses that are hard hitting, applicable and powerful. His “zero fluff” approach to education is highly engaging for even the toughest of audiences.
An avid sailor, Mike expanded Clarity Central to offer life/career renewal expeditions and coaching sessions on the water. “There’s something about being on the water that invites a different perspective and clarity that can’t be found in a conference room,” he observes. Michael has a BS in Engineering, an MA in Human Development, post-graduate certificates in coaching, and is a licensed USCG merchant marine captain.
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Diane Achterkirch, Radisson Hotel & Conference Center
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Jeffrey Ahlstrand, Allied Solutions
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Jerry Archambeau, Grand Casino Hinckley
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Nicole Arnfelt, Parasole Restaurants
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Marilyn Benson, Medtronic Inc
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Gary Berg, G L Berg & Associates
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Susan Bormann, International Dairy Queen, Inc.
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Sandra Brom, MN Automobile Dealers Assoc. (MADA)
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Sharon Broscha, Walker Art Center
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Maria Cabrera, Unitron Hearing
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Nikki Cloutier, Allianz Life
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Mary Cushen, Hilton Sales Worldwide
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Melissa Deming, Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce
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Ginny DiNovis, Radisson Hotel Roseville
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Rose Dudycha, Bloomington MN CVB
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Jasmine Eldeen, Westin Edina Galleria
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Jessica Elhard,
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Amy Englund, Roseville Visitors Association
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Cori Erickson, Heartwood Conference & Retreat
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Stacy Fantauzzi, Metro Connections, Inc
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Bernie Fautch, Eclipse Global Transportation
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Donna Foppoli-Patrick, Medtronic, Inc.
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Tera Fox, The Saint Paul Hotel
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Nicole French, CORMARQ/Premier Transportation
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Dianna Fuller, HelmsBriscoe
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Carolyn Furst, The Original Basket Boutique
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Laura Gieseking, RBC Wealth Management
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Julie Giorgio, Bloomington Convention & Visitor Bureau
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Scott Graff, Park Plaza Hotel
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Clint Greenebaum, Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis South
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Jay Gunnarson, Rochester Convention & Visitors Bureau
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Jay Gunnarson, Rochester Convention & Visitors Bureau
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Kathleen Haase, Boston Scientific
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Devie Hagen, Elan Speakers Agency
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Jill Halfond, Westin Minneapolis
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Beth Hammer, Minneapolis Marriott Southwest
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Dave Herman, Big Event Productions, LLC
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Lisa-Marie James, MaxVantage Meetings
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Audrey Kangas, Medtronic, Inc.
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Tammy Karger,
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Linda Kilcher,
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Marti King, University of St.Thomas-Minneapolis Campus
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Cynthia Kramer, Carlson Marketing Worldwide, Inc.
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Staci Kvasnik, Land O'Lakes, Inc.
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Colleen Lattery, Crown Plaza Northstar
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Sue Leach-Ratliff, Sheraton Minneapolis West Hotel
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Melissa Leal, Sofitel Minneapolis
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Rosealee Lee, Dakota County Technical College
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Mary Loahr-Wright, The Sheraton Minneapolis West
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LaVasha Lobbins, Valagent Consulting
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Katie Malen, Coloplast Corp
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Sue Maroney-Smith, Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge
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Annette Marquez, The Perfect Occasion, LLC
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Jaimie Mattes, HelmsBriscoe
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Kim Meck, 3M Meeting & Event Management
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Daphne Meyers, Red Barn Group
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Kjerstee Miller, Great Clips, Inc.
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Jessica Miller, McNamara Alumni Center
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Belinda Muehlbauer, Carlson Wagonlit Travel
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JoAnn Mulnix, Ramada Mall of America
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Janelle Murphy, Midwest ENERGY Association
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Kristin Nauman, Piper Jaffray
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Julie Nelson, Remember The Event Photography
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Emily Nelson,
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Kristin O'Brien, Allianz Life Insurance Co of North America
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Judy Okerstrom, St Cloud Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
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Kristin Olson, Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts
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Rhonda Omodt, Sofitel Minneapolis
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Barb Oswell, Odyssey Resorts
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Robert Payne, The Depot Renaissance Minneapolis
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Steph Pfeilsticker, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
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Tessa Pinkstaff, Minnesota Society of CPAs
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Nancy Pogreba, The Hotel Ivy
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Lindsay Prowizor, Carlson School of Management, U of MN
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Gayle Rapoport, ConferenceDirect
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Jennifer Rath, Greater Mankato Convention & Visitor Bureau
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Joan Rausch, MN Chamber of Commerce
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Mike Rowberg, AVEX
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Jason Rudoy, metroConnections
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Ann Ruehling, Ann M. Ruehling, LLC
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Tim Samuelson, Promotion Select, Inc.
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Karleen Schmidt, K's Kit n' Kaboodle Event Planning
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Julie Ann Schmidt, Lithium Logistics Group
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Sean Schuette, IntrinXec Management Inc.
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Carol Siepka, Hospitality Performance Network
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Abby Slagle, Piper Jaffray @ Co
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Kathryn Smith, Minneapolis Convention Center
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Tamara Spude, Meet Minneapolis
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Jane Stacy, Girl Scouts of MN & River Valleys
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Jane Steck, Spotlight Corporate Entertainment, Inc.
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Brooke Stoeckel, Visit Minneapolis North
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Lynn Sullivan, Maxvantage
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Anne Sumangil, University of Minnesota Alumni Association
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Rita Swanson, Premier Planning Services, Inc.
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Jan Tolle MacDonald, Travel Alberta
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Susie Tucker, Cooks of Crocus Hill
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Liz Vardaman, Jostens, Inc.
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Lisa Venne, Carlson Wagonlit Travel
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Lynn Walstead, Medtronic, Inc.
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Abigail Weber, Green Mill & Hampton Inn
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Barb White, Hampton Inn & Suites Lino Lakes
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Sarah Whitlock
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Melanie Wilen, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
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John Wright, Hilton Minneapolis
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Ann Margaret Young, Hilton Minneapolis
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Nicole Youngvorst, Minnesota Humanities Center
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