Les McKeown
Entrepreneur, Strategic Advisor
Maxims and Personal Mantra
10 "Synergist" maxims from Les McKeown
1. The random aspect of building a team is the biggest challenge for team effectiveness.
2. Steve Jobs is the best example of the Visionary – a maverick.
3. Steve Ballmer is the best example of an operator. Thinks tactically.
4. Warren Buffet in his early days is the best example of a processor. Gets things done.
5. The best leaders transcend their constraints.
6. The best visionaries are the most likely to become 'Synergist' – Steve Jobs and Jack Welch.
7. The 'Synergist''s most important question is – Are we adhering to the enterprise commitment?
8. A cohesive team has no tension, intense focus and only one goal in mind. Like a surgeon performing delicate surgery.
9. The visionary talks to think, always starts with a 'yes' and likely to misjudge resources.
10. Be decisive.
Insight: There needs to be mutual respect between the three styles; V-O-P – Visionary – Operator – Processor.
Idea: To multiply your success, you have to transcend your leadership style.
Impact: You'll achieve a sense of alignment and cohesive in your organization.
Best Advice: Only do what only you can do!
How do I maintain my edge: Teaching and consulting. I get as much from my clients as they do from me.
About
Les McKeown is the President & CEO of Predictable Success. In this role, he advises CEOs and senior leaders of organizations on how to achieve scalable, sustainable growth and speaks to Fortune 500 companies about his breakthrough strategies.
Prior to founding Predictable Success, Les established himself as a serial founder/owner in the global business spectrum, starting more than 40 companies, in addition to being the founding partner of an incubation consulting company that advised on the creation and growth of hundreds more organizations worldwide. It is through this experience that he aids businesses in different size and scope as an in-demand speaker, sought-after advisor and bestselling author.
Les delivers keynotes to various organizations and businesses around the world. He has presented his ‘Predictable Success’ and ‘Synergist’ model to the likes of Harvard University, Microsoft, United Technologies Corporation, Overture, Pella Corporation, the US Army and many more. In these engagements, he aims to empower every level of the workforce by educating every individual on the stages of the business lifecycle, their business’ current stance and steps leading to this outcome, and the adopted practices needed to prosper for the future of the company.
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