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 has helped me grow as a leader and expand my ability to synthesize and communicate board-level messaging and executive-level strategic thinking.”

    — Andy Caputo, CFO, GPRS, 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
  • “Chris played the pivotal support role to me in our clean exit from an incompatible distribution business.”

    — Drew Milligan, Chairman & Co-Founder, Bionix Development Corporation
  • “If you’re serious about your personal development, working with Chris is a no-brainer.”

    — Todd Hendricks, Jr., President, Pioneer Industrial Systems
  • “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