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I've been a MT listener since around Fall last year, finding you guys on Podcast Alley and becoming hooked thereafter.
My podcast fare tends to focus on learning - history, language, news/issues. It is dominated by BBCand NPR content, but includes WSJ and Harvard BR.
MT is first class for its practical content, and while I wish I'd had the benefit many years ago it's never too late. I've led a number of small teams during a varied career. The latest was the most rewarding because you guys made it the equivalent of driving with GPS, whereas before I had relied on asking for directions if I thought I was lost. And I'm the typical male when it comes to admitting being lost.
I work for a global energy company, in public affairs. There are many issues to deal with so it's always challenging. There is a lot of counseling work, so DISC (and many other tools) has been great.
I've worked in other industries - extractive, water and chemicals. However, energy is the most complex and fun. The foundation for my career was being a journalist, so that helps provide the business with an outside perspective ie how the outside world views it. After entering industry I've found myself in management roles, but felt like a teacher trying to stay one chapter ahead of the class until MT made me realize I had picked up a lot of knowledge along the way. I just didn't have a certificate to prove it.
Since MT I've been nominated by my boss as a coach on a leadership development course and I was approached to be someone's mentor. I attribute these to the behaviours MT fosters.
I've posted this because I like the idea that while you will both forever be the catalysts for the MT listener community - it is something that could take on a life of its own and be self-sustaining.
nachapman

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[quote="nachapman"]I've posted this because I like the idea that while you will both forever be the catalysts for the MT listener community - it is something that could take on a life of its own and be self-sustaining.
nachapman[/quote]

Nothing would excite us more ... what an incredible legacy that would be!

Thanks for the joining us here, and for the very kind comments.

best regards,
Mike

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You've got big ideas. Very nice. Glad to have you as part of the MT community.