Axel Meierhoefer

The Art of Diamond Formation Leadership is an interactive keynote that gets people thinking about what’s really important, what their priorities should be, and what actually drives results in today’s marketplace. Struggling companies will say “This business is full of complex processes,” while great Diamond Formation Leaders say “You know, at the end of the day, this is really a matter of mastering the four corners of the diamond – pretty simple really.” No, it’s really not rocket science. Success isn’t easy, but it’s not complicated. When you focus on mastering the balancing of the four corners of the diamond, it will server your team, your customers, your organization, foster collaboration, and demonstrate your cultural sensitivity and awareness of increasing globalization.

Core takeaways include:

• How to apply incremental adjustments to make your team a group of top performers.
• How to use your authentic style while adapting to the cultural sensitivities of your employees and customers.
• How to use increasing globalization to your advantage and combine it with collaboration for better results.
• How to refine your ability to communicate and integrate storytelling to get through to anybody who needs to hear your message.

The balance between reaching business goals, revenue targets, and profit expectations (needs), with the human aspect of being a leader and CEO.

Core aspects covered in the presentation include:

• How to generate a frequency of trust & inspiration in your team
• The importance of the employee engagement schedule
• Using the PANDA method for delegation
• Changing the daily routine to gain efficiency and time
• How to change team spirit to get a huge rise in performance

Dr. Meierhoefer uses up to date research combined with decades of practical experience in government, corporate environments, and as an entrepreneur/consultant to Fortune500 clients to help CEO’s and business leaders recognize the value of the balance between facts/data/needs and the human side of work. He utilizes his experience of working in multi-cultural, global organizations and applies it in practical, easy to implement ways so that Vistage members can immediately bring them to their companies and take advantage.

Value to audience:

Audience members will leave the presentation inspired, motivated and ready for the change in balance that will get them to better business results while simultaneously receiving more performance and a much better work atmosphere from their team. During the session members will receive handouts, easy to use/track checklists and a prepared list of references they can use to dig deeper and master the skill of balancing business needs and employee spirit. (if allowed by planner – otherwise contact cards)