Mike Manazir
Need your team to perform at a higher level?
Looking for fresh ways to lift team morale? Want to
help your team win and increase their income and
your income?
Maybe you need a leadership tune-up? Join
Admiral and Top Gun pilot Mike Manazir for a new
perspective. You may not be screaming off the
catapult in the cockpit of a Tomcat launching from
an aircraft carrier—but 33 powerful stories and
leadership lessons will have you strapping in tightly
or holding onto the ejection seat lever for dear life.
Learn How to Lead to Win will help you crush
barriers to your success. Be as bold as the Top
Gun fighter pilot, as decisive as the commander of
a carrier in a typhoon. Have the courage to push
to the edge of the leadership envelope and be an
even better leader than you are today.
Mike wrote this book for leaders like you who want
to succeed in life. Leaders who want to win.
Winning in life is to be successful-successful in
your marriage, your family your career, your
business and your community-all while forming
deeper relationships with family and friends. You
want to be loved, to be accepted and to matter to
others. You want a meaningful life.
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Mike Manazir has a passion for empowering emerging leaders. A graduate of Top Gun, he commanded an F-14 squadron, the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier, and a Carrier Strike Group—leading thousands in high-stakes environments where leadership made the difference between success and failure.
After retiring as a Two-Star Rear Admiral, Mike transitioned to the private sector, serving as an executive with The Boeing Company. In January 2025, he joined HADRIAN Automation, where he leverages his extensive experience to enhance the company’s engagement with federal programs.
Mike is a captivating storyteller, known for delivering powerful insights that inspire action—his talks frequently earn standing ovations. His leadership philosophy is built on trust, authenticity, and leading from the heart, championing a culture where merit and excellence drive advancement.
Mike firmly believes that leadership isn’t about a title—it’s about impact. If even one person looks to you for guidance, you are a leader. His mission is to help you become the best leader you can be so you can Lead to Win.
Mike is available for keynote speaking, leadership training, and executive coaching.