Mister Mike

In this month’s reflection, Michael M. Carney reminds us that leadership, like great storytelling, is built on curiosity and connection. A simple shopping trip becomes a lesson in attentiveness — how asking thoughtful questions and following through can deepen relationships and drive success. Just as a good story inspires, engages, and educates, so too does genuine personal contact. As we celebrate Thanksgiving and the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps, we’re reminded to lead from the f

We’ve used this opening before—and it still fits. My wife once asked if I had a story for everything. I said, “Wait a minute; I have a story about that!” This month’s message: your systems tell your story. Every customer interaction shapes how your company is seen. Build systems that reflect your values, lead with intention, and remember—storytelling outlasts marketing. Pass it on, you Giants!

September sharpens our focus and reminds us that leadership, like life, is a buffet. Early on, we sample widely—jobs, roles, opportunities. As we mature, we narrow our plate and commit with passion. Leadership too is a buffet built on kindness, gratitude, honesty, and the courage to develop others. The real question: what will you choose to serve, and what will you return to again and again?