The C.J. Anderson Co.

The C.J. Anderson Co.

Are You Hiding?

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“Thinking will not overcome fear but action will.”
~W. Clement Stone

If you’re like most leaders, you’re not getting out of your office enough.  If so, what’s your excuse?

The informal organization drives the bus. If you want to influence them, you need to know who they are and what they’re thinking, feeling, and saying. You’re in the wrong role if you’re hiding behind a middleman.  We’re talking about close human contact, not a check-the-box exercise. It’s time to get your butt out of the seat, and have the courage to connect with the folks doing the heavy lifting.

The only way around is through. Are you hiding? The toughest obstacle is getting to the starting line.

 

WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING

  • “Chris is a skilled trouble-shooter with the hard leadership skills required to help management teams fix their problems and maximize their results.”

    — David Nichols, Retired President & CEO Rich’s Lazarus Goldsmith’s Macy’s Division of Federated Department Stores, Inc.

  • “Chris strives to understand fully the position you’re in and all the complexities before trying to dive in. He causes you to think through problems in a different way.”

    — Matt McAlear, CEO, The McAlear Group

  • “Chris challenged me to reflect at a deeper level and instilled insights that serve as gifts that keep on giving.”

    — Bruce Smith, Chair & CEO, Detroit Manufacturing Systems

  • “Chris prepared me to hit the ground running in my transition from COO to CEO.  Working with him has been a game changer.”

    — Dean Niese, CEO, The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.

  • “Chris provided a critical ear to hear myself talk.  Our conversations surfaced the issues I needed to deal with.”

    — Steve Hirzel, President, Hirzel Canning Company