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
July 17, 2023 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) Lisa was a renowned management consultant. She was known for her exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to bring clarity to complex organizational challenges. A struggling company reached out to Lisa in desperate need of her expertise. The CEO, John, explained the numerous issues plaguing their company: … Read more
July 5, 2023 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) Enron got it wrong. In the late 1990s, Enron Corporation, an American energy company based in Houston, Texas, experienced a dramatic downfall that was largely attributed to its toxic corporate culture. At its peak, Enron was considered one of the most innovative and successful companies in … Read more
June 27, 2023 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) I wanted my bridge team to be highly trained. If I was the one always giving the orders or always countermanding orders, then my team would not be learning critical lessons. I made a point to give them a lot of latitude. I wanted them to … Read more
June 20, 2023 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) There is a chapter in my book Learn How to Lead to Win: 33 Powerful Stories and Leadership Lessons titled Seek Balance. I deployed fifteen times for six months or more. I was at sea for more than eight years. I was gone for 50 percent … Read more
June 8, 2023 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) There is a chapter in my book Learn How to Lead to Win: 33 Powerful Stories and Leadership Lessons titled Face the Storm. One of the stories I share took place in the winter of 2001, when the USS Carl Vinson was coming back across the … Read more
June 1, 2023 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the mountain of issues before you and the need to game plan how to face them with limited resources? Theranos Got it Wrong One of the most notable examples of resource management failure is the story of Elizabeth Holmes, the … Read more
May 24, 2023 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) Unresolved conflict can disrupt the functioning and success of any business or organization, affecting productivity, relationships, decision-making, profitability and reputation. It is crucial for leaders to address and resolve conflicts. Uber faced significant damage due to unresolved conflicts within its leadership and organizational culture. Internal conflicts, … Read more
May 15, 2023 by Mike Manazir – (4-5 minutes) Failure to innovate can be the death of your business. A number of mighty companies have lost their lives due to leadership complacency. Kodak was once the world leader in photography, but the company failed to adapt to the rise of digital photography. Despite inventing the … Read more