Too often, our "high purpose" ( the “romantic” idea and energy that first motivated you and your team to undertake a new direction, launch a new business, or take on a problematic challenger/project ) changes under the weight of day-to-day pressures and accountability that come with the role of leader.  Under this pressure we soon begin to "drift" and our romantic ideals give way to a fanatical and sometimes cynical focus on " the bottom line" and/or  “getting the win."  People become less important than results, obedience replaces dialogue, and eventually, the passion and purpose that once energized and ignited your team/organization is morphed into a cynical narrow cited focus on only the bottom line and its outcomes.

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The "drift" is subtle at first. While this transformation is happening, we fail to notice the collateral damage we are causing and how it is actually negatively impacting our ability to achieve the very goals we sought to accomplish in the first place. Over time the "dangerous drift" changes how we view ourselves, our dreams, our mission, and how we interact with and treat the people we lead.

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In this talk, I discuss this all-too-common experience, in the context of leadership, team building, customer service, and peak performance. I discuss the "drifts" warning signs and emphasize the importance of keeping your heart and original high-purpose central to your work at all times and the rewards of doing so even when it is the most challenging.

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This talk will help you to:

• Re-energize your passion and purpose for your work
• Reconnect to your client's most important needs and pain

• Dramatically improve team enthusiasm, energy, and cohesion

• Establish your team's shared purpose and common goals 

• Increase bottom-line performance