Relationships & Revenue with John Hulen: Episode 159 How to Lead to Win with Mike Manazir, Call Sign "Nasty" (Part 2)

Episode 159 How to Lead to Win with Mike Manazir, Call Sign "Nasty" (Part 2)

Jun 18, 2023

John and Mike continued their conversation. In the first part, Mike shared his insights and experiences, starting with his time at the prestigious Top Gun school. He explained how he went from attending the US Naval Academy to achieving the rank of Two Star Rear Admiral.

In this episode, the two delve into various topics related to personal growth, leadership, and transitioning from the military to civilian life. Mike also expressed his vision and mission to inspire leaders to lead with compassion and engage a million leaders in his shared vision.

Listen to this episode to learn more:

[00:00] - Two ways to think about failure

[04:31] - Finding a Northstar and guidance in life

[07:00] - Avoiding stagnation and embracing new ideas

[10:00] - God's role and divine guidance in John's life

[16:37] - Transitioning from military to civilian life

[18:45] - Rebuilding relationships post-deployment

[21:07] - Adapting military skills to civilian professions

[22:55] - Stigmas surrounding mental health in the military

[23:50] - The impact of war on personal beliefs and perspectives

[25:41] - Promoting understanding and empathy for veterans

[28:27] - Challenges of reintegrating into civilian culture

[31:00] - Mike’s mission and vision of leadership

[39:58] - Resonating with employees and seeking honest feedback

NOTABLE QUOTES:

"The problem in all my relationships was me. And there were things I had to work on to get better. And as I did, oh my gosh, my life transformed."

"I was committed to working through the pain, not going around it, not pretending it wasn't there. But working through it because I knew something better was on the other side."

"The only mistake you can make looking for a Northstar is not looking. And the only mistake you can make is not moving forward, is actually staying put."

"The people who fail are the ones who stay static. They don't dream. They don't think about what could be possible."

"Sometimes those failings are to get us back. It's for our benefit. Even though it doesn't feel like it in the moment."

"I believe in connecting people with their unique higher powers. There is a higher authority guiding your life, whether it's God or a higher power."

"The best leaders I've ever met have never had a title ever of any kind. They're the ones who know how to lead up, as well as lead across and lead down."

"The leaders of the best organizations also do not lead with their title. They are approachable, they're humble. They understand how to connect with people."

"You can't own everything. Learn to delegate and trust your team."

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