Crystal Clear Communications, Inc. - Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Chicago, Illinois

Drive for Results

Barry Moze — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:30:11 +0000

In the last 25 years of management consulting the question I am most often asked: What is the one common trait all good Leaders possess? The answer: The ability to Drive Results within their businesses or organizations. Unfortunately, it’s been my experience that this characteristic is not very common in most business executives.

Some Leaders are good stewards of the success of their organizations; they manage well, make sure the business stays on track. In essence, they ride the wave of success and momentum the business has created in the past. Then there are those who, because of their “unique” personalities, actually sub-optimize their business ability to achieve the success they are capable of. So in other words, the business succeeds despite the efforts of their executive.

The examples above are what I refer to as Geographical Successes. Simply put, because of the office they hold, these executives are automatically associated to the success of the enterprise.

A good Leader has a clear vision of where the business needs to be and is capable of articulating the strategy, structure and processes that are essential for its success. They further identify the right kind of talent that will optimize their business model. Once this model is in place, these Leaders have a unique ability to accelerate the necessary business actions to not only ensure success, but also to get more out of their organizations. This high performance organization drives great business results and also creates an environment where people are stretched to redefine what they are capable of.

So what is the one common trait all good Leaders possess? In short, a good Leader has the capability to optimize not only the financial, but also the human assets of their organization.

Getting stuff done successfully defines who we are as a business, a person and as a Leader.

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Driving the Biggest Change – Our Own

Barry Moze — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:27:29 +0000

Over the last 25 plus years of coaching executives, I have spent a lot of time working, fighting and even haggling with them to make the necessary changes in their businesses to drive the results they are looking for. But it’s not just the business process that I deal with. I’ve worked with these same executives to identify the behavior changes they need to make to ensure their ability to manage and drive this Organizational Change process and the people behind it. I have enjoyed this work very much, up until yesterday. You see, yesterday I was faced with the reality of the changes that I need to make to ensure my success in the future. So now the Change Management Consultant needs to make some changes of his own. I know that right now as some of you read this, there is a big smile on your face and rightfully so! The Doctor is in need of his own medicine.

So with my laptop, smartphone and iPad in hand I am forging into the land of Blogs, Tweets and Face time. I will be sharing my thoughts on Executive Coaching, Change Management, Driving Results, Strategic Planning and a multitude of other subjects. Many of you have asked me to put these thoughts on paper but given the fact that we are in the 21^st Century, I figure the Cloud is where it’s at my friends. I would love to hear from you regarding my blog (yes, I’m officially blogging) and consulting processes and welcome any questions or opinions you may have to offer. I promise you straight forward information and valuable takeaways to help you in your daily work.

Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to work with some of the most successful and intelligent people in business and this is my way to, let’s say, “pay it forward”.

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“It’s like summer out there!”

Barry Moze — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:44:46 +0000

This morning I went for my ritual breakfast at one of those family owned places which serves two pound omelets and coffee for a ridiculously low price. As I paid my check at the cash register, the owner’s son Milo commented, “it's like summer out there!” I smiled and looked out the window. Behind him in the parking lot was a pile of snow twenty feet high and because we were experiencing thirty five degree weather the pavement was wet. Considering it was eight below zero just a couple of days ago it’s understandable how thirty five degrees can feel considerably warmer, but to call it summerlike rather amazed me. It made me think about how people adjust to current climates and conditions whether they are environmental or economic.

This observation reminds me of my clients when they tell me how summery their results are or how warm their culture is and how their management teams are in hot pursuit of their results. I smile, and ask them what standard of success are they using for this euphoric view of their business and organization? When my clients articulate their view of what they consider to be success in their businesses, the picture from my seat is quite different. I hear about the recession and its impact, and unrealistic customer expectations. I’m told how the management teams have gone through a lot and are just getting their feet back under them so we shouldn’t be too critical. There are many rationalizations I am sure you have heard and maybe even have used, but to me it is just redefining the standard of success which can be very harmful to many businesses.

So as you feel the warmth of economic recovery take a look at the standard of success you have put forward to your organization and see if you can find any snow piles.

25 years working with successful leaders.

Barry Moze — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:40:04 +0000

Twenty five remarkable years have passed along with millions of miles of road and air travel. I have visited hundreds of cities and business leaders around the world with diverse needs and goals. However, it strikes me that there is a common thread between all of the people I have had the privilege to work with. They each demonstrate a relentless drive to accomplish their goals and achieve the highest level of leadership. When a business such as Crystal Clear Communications was created to help challenge highly successful leaders, one would think it might be a good idea to have a second career in mind! But not so. Our clients drive for excellence has allowed us at Crystal Clear to reach a new level of success that most businesses similar to ours never see. So thanks for the strategies, meetings, arguments and long term relationships that make our work meaningful and successful.

25 Years of Consulting Excellence

Barbara Woods — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 06:05:26 +0000

Twenty five years ago this month, Crystal Clear was “born.” Never did I imagine while growing up on an Iowa farm that I’d own a company that serves clients in many parts of the world.

The past 25 years have been a wonderful, rewarding journey. We’re grateful for what each client has taught us. Our lives have been greatly enriched through the interaction with each person.

Being allowed to serve executives of differing ages and backgrounds who work in diverse businesses continues to be a joy. We’re fortunate that many still keep in contact with us and report that they’re still using the tools we’ve provided long after the formal relationship has ended.

I wish each of you much success in 2011. I wish for you all the insights and wisdom you need to reach your goals, and the clarity and energy to do so easily. Just as importantly, I wish you all the personal happiness and fulfillment you can contain.

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