Learn How to Lead to Win

Sit down, strap in and get ready for the ride of your life. Mike provides a masterful narrative that weaves insightful leadership lessons with fascinating life stories. Mike's leadership ability grows as his story unfolds and he learns to delegate. Great leaders do five things well: they walk their talk, clearly outline expectations, give guidance, remove barriers, and, ultimately, help others succeed. Whether you're a politician, parent, preacher, executive, or coach, Mike's book will help you enjoy leadership and life as a thrilling ride and help you be the best you can be. Dr. Donna Genett, PhD and Author, If You Want It Done Right, You Don't Have to Do It Yourself!: The Power of Effective Delegation and Help Your Kids Get It Done Right at Home and School! Building Responsibility and Self-Esteem in Children Reading Learn How to Lead to Win is like jumping into the cockpit of an F-14 Tomcat-it seizes you by the throat and doesn't let go. Full of deeply personal stories of leadership, mentorship, and practical suggestions for succeeding at all, Lead to Win fits neatly into the top shelf of both life and naval memoirs. It is direct, honest, and treats both triumph and disaster as two sides of the coin of life. This is a book that is both hard to put down and can make anyone a better person as well as an accomplished leader and mentor! James Stavridis, PhD, Admiral, US Navy and Supreme Commander of NATO (Retired), Vice Chair, Global Affairs, The Carlyle Group-Chair of the Board of Trustees, the Rockefeller Foundation-and Author, To Risk It All: Nine Conflicts in the Crucible of Decision and 2034: A Novel of the Next World War Mike Manazir is a leader whose ability to influence and inspire has been tested under the most harrowing of circumstances. From mach-speed training exercises at Top Gun to leading thousands of sailors aboard US Navy carrier ships in the War on Terror, Mike has learned what it takes to lead teams through an uncertain world. Mike's practical guidance in Learn How to Lead to Win and 33 takeaways for leadership combine with a page-turning military memoir that's worth the read. Whether you're a leadership geek, a military mind, or somewhere in between, you'll appreciate Mike's down-to-earth approach to teaching leadership. Kristin Harrington, Founder and President at Strategic Solution Partners Admiral Manazir's Learn How to Lead to Win is a masterpiece in the art and power of storytelling. He captivates our attention and imagination through real life events in the chaotic and risky business of operating off the decks of aircraft carriers. Selfless passion for developing people is at its core, a must-read for leaders at all levels. Admiral Bill Moran, US Navy (Retired) From the cockpit of a jet fighter to the command of the USS Nimitz to the halls of the Pentagon, Admiral Mike Manazir has lived and breathed leadership. I encourage you to join Mike as he weaves his way through an illustrious career with this fast-paced and motivating book that will give you keen insights into how leaders rise to the occasion when they face the seemingly impossible. I commend this book for anyone wanting to drive their leadership skills to the next level with proven insights. Dr. James Webb, Professor at Southern Methodist University, West Point graduate, Army Ranger, Green Beret, Author of Innovators Who Changed the World