High Performance Organizations Start with High Performing Leaders

Is your organization performing at a level beyond your expectations? Or do you have a sense that more is possible? These economic times have encouraged a do more with less approach. Lean is in. We have excelled at the “less” part, but are you getting the “more”?

The key has always been, and will continue to be, talent. When people are aligned and passionate about the possibility of excellence they can be unstoppable! Leadership is required to ignite that passion, to clear the path to excellence, and to provide a superior return to all the stakeholders.

The good news is the leadership capability is all around you. Leadership skills can be learned, and mastered. You hired great talent. Doesn’t it make sense to give them the tools to become all they, and you, hoped they would be? We have helped aspiring leaders from all types of organizations in every corner of the world master the craft of leadership. Igniting their passion for performance is our passion. And their passion becomes your organization’s success now and in the future.

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Leadership for the Recovery

The economic news is looking a bit more optimistic. Recessionary pressure is easing and the indicators are moving in the right direction. Many of us managed our resources very carefully to maintain stability during these rough times. Let’s face it, for many it wasn’t much fun. But it was necessary! Now is the time to reap the rewards as your new, leaner organization faces the opportunities the recovery will bring. Includes a recent case study.

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Backed by over twenty years of research data from over one million leaders, The Leadership Challenge Workshop is an intense and unique discovery process created by bestselling authors; Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner. The Workshop demystifies leadership development and approaches it as a measurable, learnable and teachable set of behaviors, establishing a unique underlying philosophy - leadership is everyone's business.

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Clients We Serve

  • Herman Miller
    Mike's leadership expertise, coupled with his highly effective communication skills, make him an extremely valuable asset to our organization - and to me personally.

    - Joe Nowicki, Treasurer, Herman Miller
  • Ford
    Michael was great to work with because he has the capability of understanding the needs and concerns of people at every level in a company - from upper management, line workers and everyone in between! Michael is one of the most engaging, professional, ethical people I know. If you want someone you can trust to do what he says he will do, Michael is your person!

    - Carol Orlowski, Automotive Quality and Performance Consultant
  • Western Union
    Michael spent two days with my team on the Leadership Challenge. He adeptly translated theory into practice. He engaged a team of 20+ people and made the course work relevant. Michael is a high energy trainer. He brings the content to life and transformed a bunch of cynics into believers!

    - Anne McCarthy, Executive Vice President of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Western Union
  • Heineken
    Mike is top in his class, brings a fresh and down-to-earth perspective. He has the uncanny ability to work effectively with Sr. Executives to Sales Reps. I would hire Mike in a flash - and will when the time is right in my current organization. As a result of his ability, Mike continues a robust business in a challenging economy - a signature of his work. Mike is truly a creator of WOW's.

    - Lauren Gold, Director Organizational and Leadership Development, Heineken USA
  • Strattec
    I have utilized Michael Neiss over the years on numerous projects within the company I was working. My initial results we such that I continued to employ Michael T. Neiss Associates on additional projects, each with fine results. His focus was Team Building and Interaction, Process Definition and other HR quality items. I was totally satisfied.

    - Michael Elliot, VP of Sales and Marketing, Strattec
  • Tom Peters Company
    Michael places trust, professionalism, and competence first in all his business dealings. He is at the top of his profession and I can recommend his work highly. If Michael says he can do a job, he can do it very well. If he turns work down, it's because he will not be able to deliver a satisfactory outcome to a client. That personal integrity is becoming more rare in this economy and earns Michael the endorsement of "trusted advisor."

    - Ron Crossland, Vice Chair

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