Ron Williams
TOPICS
21st CENTURY LEADERSHIP: THE FUTURE HAS ARRIVED AND IT’S DEMANDING NEW LEADERSHIP
Today‘s work challenges are more complex but many leaders are ineffective in successfully dealing with them because they are trapped in traditional behaviors and attitudes about leadership. Leaders today must be driven by the future and its opportunities; yes, they can learn from the past but must not be committed to preserving it. Ron explains how the 21st Century leader must formulate, translate, and communicate effective strategy and turn it into action. Ron shares his insights on how to lead teams, build morale, create organizational synergy and get results. Audiences learn how Ron’s signature P.E.R.F.O.R.M.E.R. model can help lead individuals and transform organizations.
THE YOU FACTOR: HOW HIGH IS YOUR AIM?
One of the greatest dangers is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but rather it is too low and we reach it. Ron talks about how the brain is a goal seeking organism and the importance of setting personal and professional goals and objectives. The reason many people don’t get what they want is they haven’t decided what they want. Ron’s 4-Ps model helps individuals identify their Purpose, their Positioning, their Priorities, and their Productivity. This inspirational, educational, and entertaining presentation helps audiences answer the question “Are you on this planet to do something, or are you here just for something to do?”
THE POWER IS IN THE PEOPLE: GETTING AND KEEPING WORKERS ENGAGED
Enthusiastic and committed employees add value to their organization not just in terms of productivity but also customer satisfaction, retention, profitability and long-term stake-holder value. Human capital is a source of competitive advantage in many cases over and above technology and finance.
Ron talks about the following key factors that influence engagement:
- A collaborative work environment where people work well in teams;
- Challenging work;
- Input on decision making;
- Resources to get the job done;
- Authority to make decisions;
- Career advancement opportunities;
- Evidence that the company is focused on customers;
- A clear vision from senior management about future success;
- Senior managers’ interest in employees’ well-being.
ONE TEAM-ONE VOICE-ONE HEARTBEAT: DEVELOPING HIGH PERFORMING TEAMS
Poor team performance is a major concern in today’s economy because most of the work performed today is done in a team environment. High-performing teams are those with members whose skills, attitudes, and competencies enable them to achieve team goals. Ron shares his “secret sauce” for team success which are his 4’Cs: communication, cooperation, collaboration, and coordination. This keynote will give managers and team member’s tools and concepts that will help them:
- Set high output and high quality targets and celebrate success
- Understand each other and appreciate differences
- Respect each other
- Regularly review and improve their performance
- Enjoy working together and be motivated to achieve