Think Big, Move Fast: Leadership Lessons from Mike Zafirovski
A conversation from FloodGate Medical’s Leadership Live exploring leadership, culture, and the mindset required to build organizations that last.
Mike Zafirovski, founder and chairman of The Zaf Group and former CEO and president at global organizations including GE, Nortel, and Motorola, shares decades of perspective on what truly defines great leadership. From guiding multinational teams to balancing high-pressure executive roles with deep family commitment, Mike reflects on prioritizing what matters while keeping people at the center of every decision.
In this episode, Mike dives into the fundamentals of leadership execution, the importance of walking the talk when shaping culture, and why values must never be compromised, even when results are being delivered. He also outlines the six principles he’s relied on throughout his career, including delighting customers, developing employees, giving back to communities, and competing to win with integrity.
🗣️ “Think big, start small, and move fast. Leadership is about setting a bold vision and then taking consistent action to bring it to life.”
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