Mike Manazir

How do you manage Cultural change?

April 11, 2024 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) Meet Mason Waters, the newly appointed CEO of HomeCare, Inc., a company in dire need of a cultural overhaul. Mason is determined to breathe new life into the organization. His first step was to retain a reputable consulting group to do a culture assessment. The report … Read more

How do you manage Company reputational risk?

April 8, 2024 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) (continued story from previous post) Years later, Sarah Reynolds, now the CEO of a multinational corporation, found herself in the throes of a reputational crisis stemming from a series of interconnected issues that had eroded trust in her company. Ethical Misconduct in the Supply Chain: Investigations … Read more

How do you manage Personal reputational risk?

April 1, 2024 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) Sarah Reynolds, a mid-level manager at a bustling corporation found herself in the midst of a corporate tempest. The phone call she just received from a furious customer echoed in her mind. It seemed one of her subordinates had made a critical blunder, jeopardizing not only … Read more

How do you manage organizational politics?

March 25, 2024 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) Lehman Brothers, one of the oldest and largest investment banks in the United States, was led by CEO Richard Fuld who built the firm into a Wall Street powerhouse through aggressive expansion and risky investment strategies. Behind the scenes, Lehman Brothers was plagued by a toxic … Read more

How do you encourage social responsibility ?

March 18, 2024 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) In 2006, while traveling in Argentina, Blake Mycoskie witnessed firsthand the hardships faced by children who lacked access to adequate footwear. Inspired to make a difference, he founded TOMS Shoes with a simple impactful mission: for every pair of shoes sold, TOMS would donate a pair … Read more

How do you adapt to geopolitical change?

March 11, 2024 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) Geopolitical change refers to shifts in the global political landscape, including changes in the distribution of power, alliances, rivalries and territorial disputes among nations. These changes can stem from various factors such as economic developments, technological advancements, environmental issues, social movements and shifts in leadership or … Read more

How do you encourage learning and development?

February 29, 2024 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) In the bustling streets of Hangzhou, China, amidst the neon glow of a burgeoning digital era, a small group of dreamers gathered in a humble apartment. With little more than determination and a vision for the future, Jack Ma and his co-founders ignited a spark that … Read more

How do you lead by example?

February 26, 2024 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) In the early light of dawn, Nelson Mandela stood amidst a diverse crowd, united by their shared defiance against apartheid’s oppressive laws. Their voices rose in a steady crescendo, echoing through the dusty streets of Sharpeville like a symphony of resistance. Mandela’s gaze swept over the … Read more

How do you build financial acumen?

February 19, 2024 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) Do you happen to find yourself in the situation where you are now the leader of a business or the manager of a department and you have no financial or accounting background? Do you get nervous when terms like ROI, EPS, Cash vs. Accrual; Cash Flow … Read more