Services To Enhance Potential (STEP) is a nonprofit organization which provides support and services to nearly 1,400 persons with disabilities and other mental health needs in Macomb and Wayne Counties.

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from ‘Special Needs Living Michigan – Detroit/Metro – Oct 2023 Digital Issue’
Article from: Special Needs Living Michigan – Detroit/Metro – Oct 2023 Digital Issue
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: MEET MARI…

BY BRENT MIKULSKI, PRESIDENT/CEO OF SERVICES TO ENHANCE POTENTIAL (STEP)

Over the past few years, we have learned much about leading with empathy and caring for the people around us.

Remy has been working as a custodian at the Detroit Metro Airport Air Traffic Control Tower since June 2018. During his time working in the tower, Remy has been very dedicated to his schedule because he has never missed a shift! Remy always comes to work on-time and ready for his day….

By Courtney Conover – Here’s an undeniable fact of life:
No matter what you see on the surface, there is often more to the story.
Whether it’s the dutiful employee who, despite living out of her car, arrives to work day in and day out with a jovial disposition, or the understated gentleman who frequents the local diner every morning to take advantage of the senior special despite being a millionaire, the crux of the lesson remains the same.
You simply can’t judge a book by its cover.
Organizations are no different, particularly those that serve individuals with significant disabilities or cognitive issues. As the CEO of STEP (Services to Enhance Potential), Brent Mikulski is acutely aware of this, and bears witness to it daily.