Never by Chance Aligning People and Strategy Through Intentional Leadership

by Calloway, Joe; Feltz, Chuck; Young, Kris

• ISBN13: 9780470561997
• ISBN10: 0470561998
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-02-08
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

The leadership philosophy that achieves remarkable resultsToday's business leaders are working harder than ever to execute their business strategies, yet many lay awake at night with a nagging sense that their organizations could be and should be creating better results faster.Never By Chance teaches business leaders how to accelerate their business strategy by intentionally aligning existing resources with a clear and compelling sense of purpose and vision that drives significant results.Never By Chance outlines a straightforward process to simplify and clarify your vision, align existing resources with your vision for maximum value, and then engage employees, customers, and partners to drive extraordinary results in the shortest time possible. Never By Chance provides clear "how to" for becoming an intentional leader Helps leaders turn intangible assets like culture and customer experience into hard-working tangible assets that drive measurable value Explains the process for developing a compelling vision, transforming your culture into a competitive advantage, and strategic communication that engages your employees and customers Shares case studies that illustrate the processWritten by three seasoned experts in intentional leadership, Never by Chance will change your perspective on the kind of leadership you provide your team-the kind that refuses to leave success to chance.

Author Biography

Joe Calloway, Chuck Feltz, and Kris Young are the founding partners of Engage Consulting Group, working with clients to accelerate the speed and effective-ness of their business strategy. For more information, please visit www.engageconsultinggroup.com.

Joe Calloway has worked with hundreds of companies to help them create and sustain success. A member of the Speaker's Hall of Fame, Joe has been a business consultant for twenty-eight years. His books include Becoming a Category of One, Indispensable, and Work Like You're Showing Off!, all from Wiley.

Chuck Feltz has served as CEO or president of companies in multiple industries ranging in size from an international startup to over $1 billion in revenue. He has been widely recognized for increasing shareholder value with his innovative strategies and visionary leadership.

Kris Young has worked with production company Martin Bastian for twelve years helping companies create strategic communications programs and events. An NSA Meeting Partner of the Year, she has worked with a range of organizations including Deluxe Financial Services, Wells Fargo, Cargill, ING, and many others.

Table of Contents

Introduction.

Chapter 1 Vision: Begin With The End In Mind.

Case Study: Western Water Works Supply Company.

Chapter 2 Culture As A Competitive Advantage.

Case Study: Kowalski's Market.

Chapter 3 Relevance- Making Your Company Matter.

Case Study: Apple Stores.

Chapter 4 Customer Experience—It Is Your Brand.

Case Study: Pinnacle Financial Partners.

Special Report: Events As Strategy.

Chapter 5 The Intentional Leadership Mindset.

Index.