Author Archive: Michel
Michel is the founder of Success Fuel for Managers. He is an author, speaker and consultant focusing on topics relevant to Managers and aspiring Managers in businesses of all sizes who want to get results, get attention, and get ahead.
He is also a contributor to Forbes and AllBusiness Experts .
Michel is available for speaking engagements, training and consulting. Connect with him or send an
email.

Not Google? You Can Still Give Your Employees Perks With Little Or No Cost
Perks in the workplace are becoming more and more important to attract and retain good talent, especially from the newer generation, the Millennials, who are coming to expect it. But even older employees can enjoy some of the simple, cheap or cost-free things you can provide for them. As a Manager, it is your responsibility […]
About Michel Theriault
Michel is the founder of Success Fuel for Managers. He is an author, speaker and consultant focusing on topics relevant to Managers and aspiring Managers in businesses of all sizes who want to get results, get attention, and get ahead. He is also a contributor to Forbes and AllBusiness Experts . Michel is available for speaking engagements, training and consulting. Connect with him or send an email.

You Look Bad When You Don’t Disconnect on Vacation
More and more managers today stay connected to the office and even do work while on vacation. This behavior cheats you, your family, and your company in the end. Vacation time is meant as a reward—a time to relax, unwind, and refresh yourself and spend time with loved ones. It isn’t meant to be another […]
About Michel Theriault
Michel is the founder of Success Fuel for Managers. He is an author, speaker and consultant focusing on topics relevant to Managers and aspiring Managers in businesses of all sizes who want to get results, get attention, and get ahead. He is also a contributor to Forbes and AllBusiness Experts . Michel is available for speaking engagements, training and consulting. Connect with him or send an email.

Start Your Consulting Career in 6 Steps – Before Quitting Your Job
Walking away from a regular corporate paycheck to start consulting can be a tough yet rewarding transition. As a consultant, you can use the skills and knowledge you developed during your career to help others while being directly rewarded for your efforts. Yet it is also very challenging to get your business running and generate […]
About Michel Theriault
Michel is the founder of Success Fuel for Managers. He is an author, speaker and consultant focusing on topics relevant to Managers and aspiring Managers in businesses of all sizes who want to get results, get attention, and get ahead. He is also a contributor to Forbes and AllBusiness Experts . Michel is available for speaking engagements, training and consulting. Connect with him or send an email.

Networking To Solve Problems – Not Just For Your Next Job
Some people think networking is just to find clients or land a new job. In fact, an often overlooked benefit of networking is the opportunity to learn from others and connect with people you can bounce new ideas off of. If you are trying to solve a business or career problem, chances are that others […]
About Michel Theriault
Michel is the founder of Success Fuel for Managers. He is an author, speaker and consultant focusing on topics relevant to Managers and aspiring Managers in businesses of all sizes who want to get results, get attention, and get ahead. He is also a contributor to Forbes and AllBusiness Experts . Michel is available for speaking engagements, training and consulting. Connect with him or send an email.

Deciding to Fire Someone? Ask Yourself These 3 Questions
The decision to fire one of your employees for performance is a hard one. It may even keep you up at night. You may even be looking hard for ways to keep them or support them so you don’t have to ruin their lives by firing them. But you have a responsibility to your organization, […]
About Michel Theriault
Michel is the founder of Success Fuel for Managers. He is an author, speaker and consultant focusing on topics relevant to Managers and aspiring Managers in businesses of all sizes who want to get results, get attention, and get ahead. He is also a contributor to Forbes and AllBusiness Experts . Michel is available for speaking engagements, training and consulting. Connect with him or send an email.

Writing Procedures is Easy With These 7 Tips
Many people don’t generally like structure, but as a manager, it’s your job to introduce structure to drive results by implementing formal written procedures. They are easier to write than you think and will help you maintain control, ensure consistency, enable training of your staff, improve interaction between functions and departments, avoid issues with legislative […]
About Michel Theriault
Michel is the founder of Success Fuel for Managers. He is an author, speaker and consultant focusing on topics relevant to Managers and aspiring Managers in businesses of all sizes who want to get results, get attention, and get ahead. He is also a contributor to Forbes and AllBusiness Experts . Michel is available for speaking engagements, training and consulting. Connect with him or send an email.

Manage Your Boss With 2 Simple Strategies
Simply managing your staff isn’t enough to get results. You also need to manage your boss. You are the expert in your area and know what you need to deliver success in your department and contribute to the company’s bottom line. It’s not that your boss doesn’t contribute – it’s just that their contribution is […]
About Michel Theriault
Michel is the founder of Success Fuel for Managers. He is an author, speaker and consultant focusing on topics relevant to Managers and aspiring Managers in businesses of all sizes who want to get results, get attention, and get ahead. He is also a contributor to Forbes and AllBusiness Experts . Michel is available for speaking engagements, training and consulting. Connect with him or send an email.

Writing Proposals? – Don’t Do it With a Boring Cover Letter
It’s important to avoid boilerplate for your proposal and the same advice applies for your cover letter. Unfortunately, too many cover letters lack impact and are ineffective because they are written using the same old tired formula or template that was used before. It’s often either written as an afterthought or based on platitudes for […]
About Michel Theriault
Michel is the founder of Success Fuel for Managers. He is an author, speaker and consultant focusing on topics relevant to Managers and aspiring Managers in businesses of all sizes who want to get results, get attention, and get ahead. He is also a contributor to Forbes and AllBusiness Experts . Michel is available for speaking engagements, training and consulting. Connect with him or send an email.