July 2nd, 2007 
Ted Santos 
What differentiates CEOs? The ability to successfully navigate through chaos, and empower staff and management to fulfill lofty goals when there is no proof it can be done.
While experience, skills and competencies are important, without an appropriate mindset for creating a vision, fostering strong corporate culture and managing change and chaos, corporations have no way of standing out in the marketplace.
Come join a workshop specifically designed for Presidents and CEOs. In this interactive workshop, you will develop the mindset, tools, skills and competencies for managing change and chaos. This workshop focuses on abilities equal to an “Ace†airplane pilot. An “Ace†pilot can successfully fly a plane through a hurricane. Their ability and mindset to handle problems, disruptions and chaos differentiate them from other pilots. As the CEO and pilot of your organization, let Turnaround Investment Partners help you differentiate yourself and your company.
In addition, learn why CEOs who intentionally create problems for their people to solve are more effective at driving innovation and accelerating revenue growth when compared to CEOs who just solve problems.
Why would you want to intentionally create problems for your company?
1. It causes people to work as a team
2. People have to leverage one another’s skills and competencies
3. People are excited about challenges, when presented well
4. It creates an environment for learning throughout the organization
5. People are more likely to think outside the box
6. New products and services are created
7. The CEO can delegate more effectively
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