Tribute from Chris, Mike's younger son Tao Te, Chapter 17 When the Master governs, the people are hardly aware that he exists. Next best is a leader who is loved. Next, one who is feared. The worst is one who is despised. If you don’t trust the people, you make them untrustworthy. The Master doesn’t talk, he acts. When his work is done, the people say, “Amazing: we did it, all by ourselves!” (translation by Stephen Mitchell, 1995) My Father The Tao Te Ching is an ancient Chinese text that contains many fundamental wisdoms about how to live a good life. Chapter 17 describes the essence of great leadership. The first time I read this I thought of Mike. When the Master governs, the people are hardly aware that he exists ● My father never adopted a position of superiority, he was just “Mike” ● He was a true egalitarian. I remember being told at a young age that parents should earn their children’s respect, that this was not an automatic right. ● And he took his parental responsibilities very seriously, providing a glorious childhood for me and Tony; a beautiful home, a private school, endless sports and entertainment, wonderful holidays, our own cars and ample living allowance whilst at university ● At no point did he ever show that he expected anything back in return ● We have always known that our father was there for us, though he never imposed himself or his position upon us. If you don’t trust the people, you make them untrustworthy. ● Mike believed in people. He saw the best in everyone, the untapped potential that they had yet to realise and the exciting possibilities ahead of them. The sky was the limit. This went double for his own kids and grandkids. ● I found his fundamental trust in me to be especially helpful when I faced challenging times and had lost faith in myself. He would patiently help me see things from a different perspective, find the opportunity within the rubble, get myself back on my feet and once again move ahead The Master doesn’t talk, he acts. ● Mike never preached or thrust his views on others. He just lived his beliefs for all to see. ● He was the personification of a great role model. A gentle and humble man with a ready smile. He worked hard but took time out to reflect and enjoy life. He ate healthily and exercised regularly. He had a long-standing and loving marriage. He was forever curious and willing to learn. He was always ready to help anyone. ● He was a true action man When his work is done, the people say, “Amazing: we did it all by ourselves!” ● Mike was a great believer in nurture and over nature. He believed that if you put someone into the right environment then they will flourish. So that what he tried to provide for anyone under his care, be they family members or work colleagues ● And when they succeeded he praised their effort, perseverance and talent, without seeking to take any credit for himself ● However, the reality is that, whoever I am and whatever I have achieved is all thanks to the love, encouragement and support that I have received from Mike and Heather

Tribute from Zara, Mike's granddaughter Michael was probably one of the most ambiguous people I have ever met. You could never really tell what he was thinking or feeling at any given time. Reading him is like reading old Icelandic language backwards and upside down which is even harder considering that isn’t even a real language. He was always thinking. His mind was so full of material. He used to sew together thoughts and ideas that were presented so beautifully you couldn’t easily disagree with them. However, he never got heated or angry if you failed to agree. He’s really hard to profile onto any standard personality. He could go from having an intellectual discussion to chasing me round the living room jabbing my sides and tickling me, back to sitting down and planning my future, then back up again to tease me and anyone around with one-liners he’d been brewing to perfection for hours. He had the knowledge of an old man with the zest of a child.

Tribute from Zac, Mike's grandson Mike was a cheeky and loving grandpa to me, someone who was always ready to go on an adventure. Up to quite recently, he was game to go on tree-top rope trails and zip-wires with me and my sister or sail a boat with the family in Croatia. His yearly trips to Singapore to see the F1 with me and my father are some of the best times in my life and I’lll never forgot them. Mike viewed life with optimism, always refusing to give up. I will especially remember how he was there, ready to help me out, even at my lowest point, to encourage me not to give up and to look at the all the options I still had. I love him and will miss him dearly.