Ocean of Leadership Teachings

There is a vast ocean of spectacular leadership teachings.
We read and attend webinars.
However, most of the teachings do not get applied.
Why?
There is no leadership system in which to apply them.
̶ Dwaine Canova
From Acceptable to Exceptional

Exceptional performance is possible with deliberate structure, clarity, and guidance.
Executive teams must establish and apply a leadership system to ensure the entire organization engages with a shared focus. –Dwaine Canova
Executive Team Dynamics

Every executive team is a unique combination of strengths. Team strength is the collaboration and the interaction of individual strengths. The challenge for the coach is to leverage the interaction dynamics of each individual’s capabilities and capacities to optimize team outcomes. ─Dwaine Canova
Experience is a Great Teacher

Experience may be the best teacher, but we are not always good students of the experiences. ̶ Dwaine Canova
Executive Team Leadership Framework

First, the executive team must get connected and aligned. Then, they can clarify the next steps, stakeholder focus, and measurements.
Executive Teams: Leadership and Management

Members of executive teams fulfill a leadership role and a management role. Leadership and management are two very different things. Exceptional executive teams know the difference and give each role their proper attention, focus, and discipline.
Apply What You Know First

Individuals in leadership roles are usually very committed to continually improving. This is especially essential for individuals on executive teams as they are the most impactful team in their organization.
Especially Valuable for Executive Teams

How do you accelerate your performance from acceptable to exceptional? The answer is; unwavering commitment, elevated passion, and a clarified system you adhere to and adapt for you.
Thinking versus Action

Executive Leadership Teams: Thinking versus Action Thinking should precede all executive actions. Swinging into action without thought is like crossing a busy street without looking both ways. Successful outcomes require, at least, a few minutes of thinking and getting to clarity before pouncing. It is not about analysis leading to paralysis. It is about confirming […]
New Things

Executive Leadership Teams: New Things Almost everyone likes new things. Elite executive teams like new things in their personal and professional lives. However, doing new things in an organization is not always easy. When making changes in an organization, there are two categories to consider. One type is incremental change, and the other is a […]