September 29, 2024 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) Sarah Thompson, CEO of Baxter’s Bricks, sat at the head of the conference table reviewing the latest quarterly report. Profits were down, deadlines were missed, and projects were over budget. A note from the finance team caught her eye: “Missed deadlines due to lack of follow-through.” … Read more

September 22, 2024 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) Leaders are challenged to balance competing demands, such as rationalizing short-term financial performance with long-term strategic growth, managing employee needs against shareholder expectations and aligning company goals with ethical standards and social responsibilities. Leaders must also sustain customer satisfaction while controlling the business bottom line as … Read more

September 1, 2024 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) The Brick Chronicles At Baxter’s Bricks, the future isn’t just about stronger, more efficient production—it’s about sustainability. And no one understands this better than Tom Jenkins. As the Environmental Impact Manager, Tom reports directly to Rick Nelson, the COO, and is spearheading one of the most … Read more

March 4, 2024 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) It was March 2009. I was Captain of the USS Nimitz. We were sailing the eastern pacific ocean conducting workups after our long maintenance period to confirm we were ready for action. The Officer of the Deck is the senior person in charge on the bridge … Read more