October 8th. 2023 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) In the early autumn of 1982, the streets of Chicago were bathed in crisp, golden sunlight. The air was thick with the promise of a new day, a fresh start. But for seven unsuspecting souls, that day would mark the beginning of a nightmare, one that … Read more

September 26. 2023 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) When asked who the stakeholders are for most businesses, the answer most often comes back that it’s the customers, employees and stockholders. Upon closer examination, the list of stakeholders is much longer when you consider your suppliers, government and regulatory bodies, financial institutions,competitors, industry associations, local … Read more

September 18. 2023 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) Adobe is a prime example of a company that successfully transformed itself and achieved both top-line and bottom-line growth. Historically known for its software products like Photoshop and Illustrator, Adobe shifted from a traditional software sales model to a subscription-based model with Adobe Creative Cloud. This … Read more

September 8. 2023 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) The sea breeze carried a sense of urgency as two warships, the USS Augusta and the HMS Prince of Wales bobbed in the choppy waters off the coast of Newfoundland. It was August 1941, a pivotal moment in history. On the deck of the British vessel … Read more

August 29, 2023 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), a multinational technology company, made a notable shift toward remote work in the early 2000s. IBM implemented a Results Only Work Environment (ROWE) program, allowing employees to work remotely based on outcomes rather than fixed hours. While the program wasn’t without … Read more

August 22, 2023 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) Picture the late 1990s: Apple Inc., a tech giant that had once soared, found itself in financial turmoil and market decline. Then, like a beacon of change, Steve Jobs returned. What followed was a series of moves that saved Apple from the brink and reshaped the … Read more

August 17, 2023 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) In the early 2000s, Netflix was a DVD rental service that offered customers the convenience of renting DVDs online and receiving them by mail. However, with the rise of digital technology, the company faced a critical decision that would shape its future. In 2007, as online … Read more

August 9, 2023 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) We live in a world of ever increasing complexity. Today’s leaders are challenged with a diverse mix of complex issues that involve a high degree of uncertainty and ambiguity. These issues include navigating the expectations of various stakeholders; operating in an interconnected world with diverse cultures … Read more

August 1, 2023 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) The military serves as a dynamic testing ground for leadership principles as the stakes and stress are often high due to life and death consequences. One remarkable story of effective leadership and diversity in the military involves General Lloyd J. Austin III, who made history as … Read more

July 24, 2023 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) “Ooooh, this is looking good,” I said to the Weapons System Operator (WSO) in the backseat. I shoved my butt back in the ejection seat and hunched over just a little bit into an offensive crouch with my shoulders rolled away from the seat of my … Read more