Mister Mike

A new CEO replaced a three-hour meeting filled with traditions with a focused thirty-minute session, reminding the team to “keep the main thing the main thing.” Great leadership cuts distractions, clarifies purpose, and aligns everyone on what truly matters. Successful organizations endure when they stay focused on their core mission.ven across generations, shar

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!