Mike Mack is the founder of X5 Management and truly is in his stride when he can “turn soft skills into hard assets.”
This business consulting and sales coaching firm, based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, enables clients to take their business to the next level, helping them to make their goals a viable reality. Mike makes it a point to surround himself with great people as he continues to expand the team of Business Consultants, Executive Coaches and Facilitators at X5 Management.
As a business strategist, Mike helps align all of the moving parts of a business. He has shared his expertise and experience with many companies, specifically in the areas of sales management and business development strategy. Mike is regarded as a “master networker” and makes a genuine effort to connect with people at all levels, supporting their goals and initiatives. Mike has learned the value of hard work and respect for people in his community, having served as President of the Rotary Club of Edmonton Mayfield and Area Governor for Toastmasters International.
Mike has extensive experience working in various sectors with both large corporate clients and small business enterprises. Companies witness a positive transformation in their team focus, and they see measurable results as Mike masterfully turns their soft skills into hard assets. His drive and passion are evident in whatever challenge he takes on, and clients are immediately able to see the value he adds to their company. Most importantly, they quickly come to trust him and his advice while making vital business decisions.
By helping teams and individuals to develop essential leadership skills and by using his remarkable ability to motivate others, Mike not only ensures that teams develop clear goals to take them to the next level but also develop the tools needed to get them there. And just as he believes that a company’s greatest asset is a well-functioning team working towards the same goals, he recognizes that X5 Management’s greatest strength lies in its team’s varied experience and expertise. It is for this reason that Mike leverages the X5 Management team to serve as a Mastermind Group, offering creative solutions for business owners while holding corporate clients accountable for their decisions. All plans are built using a focused and outcome-based process, going beyond the boardroom to create trust and forge meaningful connections.
Mike discovered early in his career that he has a knack for conducting effective workshops, and it’s a skill he puts to use to help companies offer exceptional opportunities for professional development. These workshops are informative, but they go beyond information delivery to galvanize teams into action and get them excited about becoming part of the business growth and improvement process, not just witnesses to it.
Mike holds a high professional standard and commitment, and he truly values his relationships with his clients. Mike prides himself on delivering exactly what he says he will. His values are of primary importance to him, and it is paramount that people Like, Respect and Trust him. LRT means more to Mike than his MBA.
Mike holds an MBA from Athabasca University and has a proven leadership track record in Corporate Canada that spans 26 years. He is a Fellow of The Institute of Canadian Bankers and is also a member of CAPS (Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, Edmonton, Alberta Chapter).
He writes a weekly Blog titled, “Connecting the Dots” and has articles published through salesopedia.com (Networking for Keeps; Connection, Connect, Connecting; Don’t Keep Score).
