Mike called. As soon as I heard his voice, I knew that, like Austin Powers, he had his mojo back. Mike was on fire with enthusiasm,...

DINOSAUR OF THE YEAR-A REMEMBRANCE by Mike Manes It was more than a banquet; it was an event-a celebration of a life of power and control. It was the annual ...

DUE DILIGENCE ISNT A STRATEGY! PARALYSIS BY ANALYSIS by Mike Manes Due diligence is a process that allows everyone involved to CYA (a military term that means 'cover your ass...

FOLLOW THE LEADER - LEAD THE FOLLOWER! by Mike Manes 'The first role of the leader is to define reality.' - Max DePree, businessman 'The one absolute for leadership is foll...

IMPROVING LEADERSHIP PERFORMANCE! by Mike Manes This is the sixth in a series of articles by Mike Manes on managing organizations and ...

What does it take to be an effective leader? How have the principles of leadership evolved? Mike Manes, with a little help from his friends, provides multiple perspectives on the roles that leaders must play in order to win.

LEADERSHIP FOR DUMMIES by Mike Manes Since this article is for Dummies, Mike Manes is writing it simply. If this...

Every year sometime after Thanksgiving, my clothes shrink. My newest suit coat no longer buttons, and the pleats of the pants pull tight. This is confusing, because in my mind’s eye, I’m still the lean, mean, fighting machine who completed Army basic training in 1971. The truth is that my clothes are the same size, but the body the fabric must cover has grown and reshaped.

MAKE YOUR CLIENTS FEEL APPRECIATED! by Catherine Oak At your next general staff meeting, ask your people what they can do to get each client they see to feel appreciated. Have a leader ga...

MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP Management implies the existence of formal authority, while leadership may not have any connection with formal authority. Marketing managers are in their...