Welcome to Lab Notes
by ResultsLab.io
Welcome to Lab Notes
👋 Hey. I’m Mike.
I’m the founder of ResultsLab.io.
I help people get great results faster.
At work. At home. And in life.
Not by doing more.
Not by grinding harder.
Not by chasing hacks.
But by fixing the system underneath everything.
This space is called Lab Notes because that’s exactly what it is.
This is where I test ideas.
Share what’s working.
Admit what’s not.
And document the lessons in real time.
No polish.
No pretending.
No “thought leadership” fluff.
Just real notes from the lab.
Why I’m here (and why now)
I’ve spent 30+ years in high-pressure work. More on LinkedIn
Sales.
Leadership.
Big companies.
Startups.
Layoffs.
Burnout.
Rebuilds.
I’ve been the high performer.
And the guy sitting in a parking lot wondering, “What the hell just happened?”
Here’s what I learned the hard way:
Most people aren’t failing.
They’re overloaded.
They’re running on outdated systems.
They’re managing two lives (work + home) with one body.
And they’re paying for it with time, energy, money, and stress.
That’s why I built ResultsOS.
Not as a mindset.
Not as motivation.
But as a simple operating system for real life.
Substack felt like the right place to slow things down and tell the truth.
No algorithm games.
No hot takes for clicks.
Just thinking out loud, in public.
What is ResultsLab.io?
ResultsLab is where we simplify execution.
We focus on:
Performance – doing the right work
Relationships – with people and with yourself
Wellbeing – energy, margin, and sanity
We use three simple frameworks:
GREAT (what we focus on; thinking, being, doing)
FASTER (how execute)
OPPS (outcome, people, process & systems)
Everything is built to be:
Simple
Practical
Repeatable
No homework.
No life overhaul required.
What to expect here
Here’s what I’ll share in Lab Notes:
Short essays on focus, energy, and execution
Lessons from coaching real people in real situations
Notes on leadership, pressure, and performance
Simple tools you can use the same day
Honest reflections on work, family, and life
Posting rhythm:
1–2 times per week
Short. Clear. Useful.
If it helps you:
Think better
Feel steadier
Act with more intention
Then it belongs here.
Why subscribe?
Because good advice is everywhere.
But usable clarity is rare.
This isn’t content for everyone.
It’s for people who want:
Less noise
More margin
Better days, one at a time
If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place.
One simple ask
If this resonates:
👉 Subscribe so you don’t miss future Lab Notes
👉 Share this with someone who feels overloaded
👉 Or just read quietly. That’s okay too.
Thanks for being here.
Let’s run better systems.
— Mike
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I’m a graduate of Temple University with a BS in Exercise Physiology and Thomas Jefferson University School of Nursing with a BSN Degree.
I have sold enterprise software since 2000 as an individual contributor and sales leader.
I’ve seen every sales methodology and process - that doesn’t make me a know-it-all; rather, I am a learn-it-all. (ask me about my favorite)
I worked for some tech giants — Novell, TrendMicro, Microsoft, and IBM — and a few start-ups along the way.
The last 10 years have been in the sales enablement and readiness space.
Working with the likes of:
SAVO (pre-seismic acquisition)
Qstream (space-based reinforcement)
Mindtickle (funny name, serious biz)
most recently with Highspot
My 30+ years of experience have led me to launch ResultsLab.io
(I’ll save the why for a podcast).
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
I enjoy cooking, home projects, swimming, biking, wake surfing, snowboarding (although it’s been a minute), and pickleball! I love music — all genres. I’ve been challenging myself to write and post every weekday on LinkedIn feel free to lurk, follow or connect. Mike D’Angelo | LinkedIn.
THE REST OF THE STORY
I was born and raised in Pennsylvania. I stayed in state for college. After graduation, I got married. We had 2 kids. We got divorced [also known as unmarried] when the kids were in high school (freshman and senior).
Then, I remarried… Heather, an incredible pediatric occupational therapist who helps kiddos on the autism spectrum. Home is in the burbs of Philadelphia, PA (Eastern Time Zone)
Collectively, we have 6 really awesome humans. The youngest is a freshman in college, 1 young adult on the spectrum living independently, and 4 college grads, one of whom is married. Everyone is employed! 😀
I guess we didn’t mess them up too much. 🤣
PS — There are a few things you should know…I’m a work in progress just like you. I make mistakes and misspell works…
😂 yes, that was on purpose.
⚠️ Sometimes, as in occasionally a lot, I use four-letter words… I also
💚 emojis, 3-letter acronyms (TLAs), alliteration, and abbreviations.
I’m realize I’m good for some,
but I’m not for everyone, and that’s ok.
I totally get it if I’m not the right coach for you.
Thank you for learning more about me. I look forward to learning about you.