EXCELerating Into Visionary Leadership:
Anticipating Change and Performing at
Higher Levels of Achievement

The ability to make things happen by anticipating the future and then articulating that vision to others, is the key to building people and growing an association.
"EXCELerating" (performing faster, with more efficiency, at higher levels of achievement) requires visionary leaders who make things happen. These unique leaders have an ability to get others to see their vision and then move in the right directions. Visionary leaders inspire, they educate, they plan. They demand performance from themselves and allow themselves no excuses. They put decision-making in the hands of people closest to critical problems and situations. They create an environment of excitement and achievement where people grow and take responsibility. This seminar will show how visionary leaders can structure their associations to increase quality, service, productivity and create specific solutions for their membership and industry.

PARTICIPANTS WILL DISCOVER:

1. How the "Best in the World" are doing things faster and better.
2. How to create an environment of excitement, commitment and achievement
3. How to get people to work together for "common goals" and "stretch targets."
4. How to structure the association around the most critical functions it performs.

TOPICAL CONTENT:

• Successfully adapting to different times and changing attitudes
• The "C Forces" of the Future
• Change: Tapping into the primary source of creativity
• Keeping a sense of humor in the face of adversity
• Achieving results through teamwork and trust
• The "Eight Laws of EXCELerating Into Visionary Leadership"
• Making quick decisions: A perspective
• Making tough decisions: The ultimate role of a leader
• The "Seven Qualities of a Respected Leader"
• Five "Critical Musts" to get people performing at optimum levels
• Leadership strategies to initiate change and increase productivity
• How to measure results
• Dealing with people who won't "buy in"
• Demanding Excellence: From yourself and others
• Making the time to get things done
• Performance or Excuses: You make the choice

FORMAT:

• Lecture
• Audience participation and breakout segments
• Seminar leader works in the audience, NOT from behind a rostrum
• All concepts displayed on PowerPoint as session is being presented
• Humor to keep audience attention and interest
• Handouts for each attendee
• Length: One or two days depending on depth of coverage desired

SEMINAR LEADER BIO:

Phil Steffen, CSP, CPAE has spoken at and facilitated over 1900 meetings and conventions on five continents. He holds both the CSP and CPAE designations from the National Speakers Association. Phil has been an ASAE and MPI member for over twenty years. He is CEO of The Bottom Line Group, Inc.