In this episode of the Inspire Greatness Podcast, I had the opportunity to chat with Mike Briggs, the inspiring President and CEO of Little Friends.
Little Friends is a nonprofit organization serving individuals and families navigating intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism.
Located in Warrenville, IL, the organization offers one of the broadest arrays of services in the region, all focused on improving quality of life and increasing independence.
Under Mike’s leadership, Little Friends has more than doubled in size and now supports over 2,500 families and individuals across the Chicagoland area.
Before stepping into the nonprofit world, Mike spent three decades leading manufacturing companies, growing two of them to more than $100MM in revenue.
His unique blend of business discipline, values‑driven leadership, and deep commitment to service has shaped the remarkable impact Little Friends continues to make today.
During our conversation, Mike discussed his three proven methods for inspiring greatness in team members:
- Creating values you live by—and modeling them consistently for your organization
- Balancing your focus on both customers and employees to drive long‑term success
- Doing the right things, paying attention to details, and executing well to achieve positive results
Tune in to be inspired by Mike’s wisdom and passion!
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✔️Learn more about Little Friends
✔️Connect with Mike on LinkedIn