Michael Caldwell, Author at Leader Publications

Leader Columnists

Sometimes you just know when it’s time

Pulitzer Prize winning author John Ed Pearce once wrote that, “Home is a place you grow up wanting to leave, and grow old wanting to ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Wednesday, October 12, 2016 5:09 pm

Leader Columnists

Leader team focused on providing more news

Change is the one constant in this world, probably more reliable than the famed death and taxes that we know cannot be avoided. This has ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, October 6, 2016 9:39 am

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Long trip helps drive important message home

Nothing like age and circumstances to remind us that we aren’t invincible and that no one is guaranteed even one more day on this Earth. ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, September 22, 2016 8:52 am

Leader Columnists

Helping businesses grow is challenging, rewarding

Let me go ahead and get this out of the way: I’m not a salesman. I know that is something every salesman says right before ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, September 15, 2016 9:15 am

Leader Columnists

American freedoms protect all speech — even when ridiculous

Want a perfect definition of irony? Look no further than NFL football player Colin Kaepernick protesting the national anthem of a country built on the ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, September 1, 2016 8:46 am

Leader Columnists

Why do you — or don’t you — read the newspaper?

From the largest multi-billion dollar corporation to the smallest mom-and-pop store, one principle holds true: Management of resources is critical to success. Every penny counts ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, August 25, 2016 8:50 am

Leader Columnists

Rooting for America doesn’t have to diminish others

As the Summer Olympics continue to steamroll toward their climax in Rio, these games have been a good reminder that there is a fine line ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, August 18, 2016 9:36 am

Leader Columnists

Technology ‘glitch’ puts us in our place

Tuesday’s headline in USA Today tried to succinctly say it all: Glitch Grounds Another Airline. The full story was far worse, though. Delta had a ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, August 11, 2016 9:35 am

Leader Columnists

Voters realize services vital to grow communities

Thankfully, the old adage that “you get what you pay for” isn’t lost on citizens here in southwest Michigan. It was encouraging to see that, ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, August 4, 2016 11:03 am

Leader Columnists

Optimism needed when it comes to politics

A little more than two years ago I was asked to speak to a local organization I had honestly never heard of but whose name ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, July 21, 2016 10:11 am

Leader Columnists

Technology helping people get outside

Are you looking for a perfect definition of irony? Visit Riverfront Park in Niles this week — or any number of other public places — ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, July 14, 2016 9:45 am

Leader Columnists

Michiana Life’s third anniversary built on stories of amazing people

Life’s milestones come in all varieties, but when celebrating one for one of our publications it often feels like we are proud parents. A few ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, July 7, 2016 9:44 am

Leader Columnists

Scary future cannot rule our lives

“Smart people wouldn’t bring a child into this world we live in today.” That statement was sort of the proverbial icing on top of the ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, June 30, 2016 9:29 am

Leader Columnists

Top 10 reasons to advertise with Leader

I have been doing lots of work on Leader Publications’ media kit and marketing information this week as we prepare for our annual VIP marketing ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, June 23, 2016 8:44 am

Leader Columnists

Newspapers simply offer reflection of community

“Why do you guys always put so much bad news in the paper?” the voice on the end of the line asked. “It just makes ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, June 9, 2016 9:32 am

Leader Columnists

Tragic story offers painful lessons about parenting

Some stories in life have no true happy endings, only heart-wrenching lessons to be learned. That was certainly the case last Saturday at the Cincinnati ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, June 2, 2016 10:24 am

Leader Columnists

Redesigned website all about better delivering local news

Even here at just the beginning of the 21st Century, nothing changes faster than technology. Just more than a week ago Leader Publications launched its ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, May 26, 2016 9:59 am

Opinion

True definition of ‘team’ goes beyond any dictionary

According to the really smart people who write Merriam-Webster’s Dictionaries, a team is defined as a “group of people who work together.” That is certainly ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, May 19, 2016 11:14 am

Leader Columnists

Surviving election takes focus on future

Are you sick of politics yet? Well, make no mistake about it, the fiasco is just heating up. With drawn out and at least somewhat ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, May 12, 2016 9:29 am

Leader Columnists

Do you want your business or community news in the paper?

Leader Publications prides itself on publishing hyper-local newspapers, but our goal is always to give more community news to our readers. There is often a ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, May 5, 2016 10:57 am

Leader Columnists

Seeking information, the full story is our job

Newspapers have many roles within the community, but fighting for transparency and accountability of public institutions and how they spend taxpayer dollars are among the ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, April 28, 2016 9:53 am

Leader Columnists

Our planet deserves more than just one day

Don’t get me wrong. I don’t have anything against Earth Day. I think it is great but hope it doesn’t allow people to lose sight ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, April 21, 2016 9:45 am

Leader Columnists

Business owners leading way in attracting visitors

What would get you to visit downtown Niles? What would make you want to come back? What do the businesses need to be successful here? ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, April 14, 2016 4:12 pm

Leader Columnists

Help out there to avoid being a swamp

My friend Justin Maust, a Michigan native and local leadership coach who I have written about before, often asks a very direct question in his ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, March 31, 2016 9:48 am

Leader Columnists

Help out there to avoid being a swamp

My friend Justin Maust, a Michigan native and local leadership coach who I have written about before, often asks a very direct question in his ... Read more

by Michael Caldwell, Thursday, March 31, 2016 8:00 am

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