Mike Staver

Leadership Isn’t For Cowards

We live in an age when it is more and more challenging to manage all of the
information, demands and challenges that are coming at us. It takes real courage to
stand firm in what you believe and then to get your followers to understand what really
matters and how to execute effectively. Your ability to influence your followers is key to
every step of creating significant results. Courage is the key element in that process.

Participants will learn:
• The real definition of courage
• The three most important steps you will ever take
• The power of commitment
• What your followers do, really do, when you are not around
• The primary motivator of all people
• The three things every leader can do to insure leadership failure
• The importance of high gain activity and how to do more of it
• Six steps that will insure effective execution

Start Fast: The Path Forward

The challenges in your industry are unique and rapidly changing. This can create a feeling of playing constant catch-up, making reactive decisions, and trying to stay on track. If you neglect to address these stressors in your life and the lives of your team members, you are accepting a lack of focus, productivity, satisfaction, and fulfillment.

It doesn’t have to be this way.

Assumptions:
1. You’re smart
2. You have good intentions
3. Sometimes there is a gap between what you intend to do and what you actually do

What strong, successful finishers do:
1. Narrow Focus. What can you control?
2. Eliminate or Decrease noise. What’s going in your eyes and ears?
3. Manage Energy. This prevents burnout far more than “time management”.

Focus on
– Moving toward outcomes. What are the positive changes you want to see in your life? This is more motivating than moving away from things, fear isn’t a good long-term motivator.
– High Gain Activity. What’s the one thing that would have the most productive and profitable impact on your business if you did it all the time?

What Fast Starters Do:
– Eliminate drag
– Build momentum

6 Things to Do Next:
– Accept your circumstances
– Take Action
– Take Responsibility
– Acknowledge Progress
– Commit to Gratitude
– Kindle New Relationships

How to Build a High Performance Culture:

What do you stand for? What does your company stand for? Are your values clear?
Are they obvious to customers, staff, and the community? Is your company optimally
positioned and differentiated by the consistent application of your vision and core
values?

Most leaders and organizations are moving at such a rapid pace that taking a step back
to think about these things seems like a luxury when, in fact, it couldn’t be more crucial.
It doesn’t matter where your company and your industry stands in the growth cycle.
Focusing on who you are and what you stand for is the most critical thing you can do.

Participants will learn:

• How to identify and apply their core values to their leadership
• How to align their behavior with what they say they believe
• How to be powerfully influential regardless of level of authority
• How to build accountability and improve efficiency

Testimonials

“I cannot put into words how fantastic Mike was on Thursday and Friday! I am still trying to recuperate from the event. Please let everyone in the Staver Group know how much I appreciate their help!”
– Rebecca L. Caputo, Organization & Staff Development, Cleveland Clinic Hospital System West

“I wanted to tell you again how much I enjoyed hearing you last Friday. I can’t say enough good things about you to my colleagues. I wish I could compress you so I could carry you on my shoulder and you could coach me with quick, smart replies. You Rock!”
– Kate Schreiber, BSN, RN, Clinical Coordinator, LJ Firm Clinic

“Mike’s evaluations were the highest I have ever seen in a presenter we have used!”
– Kathrene Hansen, Executive Director, Federal Executive Board of Greater Los Angeles

“His manner, sense of humor and energy level were right on the mark. Seeing his passion, the group really got into the session.”
– Leo Ardine, President, United Teletech Financial

“If you are looking for a dynamic keynote address, I highly recommend Mike. He had the audience engaged, entertained and educated all at the same time.”
– Sara Wald, Expanding Horizons Chair,CASE DistrictVI

“Mike was absolutely incredible. Where he finds his energy is beyond me. His presentation affected many people in a positive way, both in their personal and professional lives. The bonus was he really hit home on Title Security Agency’s customer service objectives.”
– Vivian Boggie, Executive Vice President, Title Security Agency