Whether writing about leadership lessons from historic figures and other icons, musing on organizational culture and management, or crafting high concept fiction, Jerry has a knack for combining history, science, and a variety of other topics to captivate and engage readers.
He is frequently cited by leading voices in the world of business, including legendary management guru Tom Peters, who often references Jerry’s best selling work, Napoleon on Project Management, for its insights on simplicity and character. Jerry’s work has been highlighted in a variety of publications, including Leadership Excellence, The National Post, The Globe and Mail, The Chicago Sun Times, and The Houston Chronicle. He has written numerous articles and appeared on radio programs nationwide.
In 2009, Jerry co-authored 42 Rules for Creating WE (Superstar Press, August 2009), which Angela Ahrendts, CEO of Burberry, called “today’s greatest guide for team success.” The book reached #1 on Amazon in Leadership, Management, Motivation, and Organizational Behavior, and was an overall bestseller.
His book Managing the Gray Areas (RMC Publications, January 2008), which brought new perspectives on resolving the most common leadership dilemmas, was hailed by Pat Williams, Senior VP of the Orlando Magic basketball team, as “a new path for leaders.” An average of 3,000 people flocked to Jerry’s popular webinars on the topic.
In Napoleon on Project Management (Nelson Business, April 2006), Manas drew insightful parallels between Napoleon’s strategic brilliance and success in today’s organizational and business worlds. The prestigious Kirkus Reviews called it “the ultimate case study in effective project management,” and called his research “impeccable.” The book has been published in eight languages and has been course adopted in universities around the world, including in Iceland where Jerry appeared on National TV applying the lessons to the country’s economic recovery.
Project Lessons from the Roman Empire (Multi-Media Publications), released in January 2010, examines lessons in leadership, planning, and communication from the rise and fall of Rome.
Jerry is a founding member of The Creating We Institute, an international thought leadership community dedicated to fostering WE-centric thinking. He is also co-founder of the popular blog PMThink! and a founding member of the Project Management Institute’s New Media Council, which advises PMI on trends in social media. In addition, he is a member of the Author’s Guild, the International Thriller Writers association, and the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
