Change is the New Normal

Why you and your business need Russell Ward – a highly skilled Change Agent

Your organization has finally gotten into a groove. The business is moving forward on all cylinders and then suddenly a competitor steps into your world and disrupts your business. OR you find that your core clientele is slowly moving their business elsewhere. No matter the circumstance, you try to hold on desperately to what you are accustomed to instead of breaking out and changing how you do business.

Let’s face it. We’re human. We don’t like change. But the business environment around us is constantly changing. The organizations that survive are the ones that can quickly adjust and adapt to new currents of commerce. Some of you are focused on simply surviving the present-day onslaughts. In fact, you are alarmed that you don’t have a plan in place how to respond to the disruptions attempting to overwhelm your business.

You need someone who has the experience to deal with uncertainty, inspire others to throw out old habits and mindsets, spearhead creative problem solving, manage the stresses and losses associated with change, and produce results that go beyond what can be imagined or foreseen.

                                                                                                                                              

When you bring in Russell Ward to survey your business, he will examine all threats and problems. During the examination phase, he will suggest changes to the organization’s values, habits, practices and priorities in order to move the business forward. Change can be difficult and even painful – but it is necessary if your business is to overcome the challenges that lies ahead.

A prudent business leader wisely solicits the help of an outside party – someone who understands, who can offer a fresh perspective and respond to the disruption. Russell guides organizations from the anxieties of their current situation to embark on an exciting adventure of discovery – the unearthing of new solutions and opportunities.

Why is Russell Ward as a Change Agent important to you and your business?

Russell lives in the future - It’s about creating a vision of growth and success to form a new road map to reach your Promised Land. Russell examines the nuts and bolts of a business and introduces new tools and ideas to master the flow of change. He will team with you to encourage the business to reinvent itself – to look to a future that will surprise and delight you.

Bravery and bold action - Russell will boldly lead everyone to believe that they can get ahead of any approaching storm and ride the waves of adversity bravely to success. With creativity and insight, he is determined to develop an innovative master plan for your business that will not just survive but THRIVE in this new business cycle.

Entrepreneurial attitude - Thinking like an entrepreneur is more than about money. To do great things you have to “think outside the box” and break the rules. Today’s marketplace demands that business leaders find non-traditional ways for their business to grow and prosper. It’s about drawing from the collective intelligence, wisdom, desire and ability from the workplace to come up with new creative ideas. If applicable, it might be time to get involved in new ventures to open new markets, reevaluate product lines and/or be involved in merger and acquisition processes.

Innovation and intuition - Russell encourages innovation. He leads people to generate creative ideas and goals to improve products and streamline processes. Russell uses his God-given intuition to connect the dots of opportunity that didn’t seem to previously exist. He is always cultivating innovation and self-initiative.

Prayerful focus on God’s direction and timing - God understands that you are going to embark on something new because He is a part of it! Russell will pray with you and ask for God’s wisdom to be revealed as to what the best steps to take are.

Russell Ward has served over 200 different businesses as a Change Agent, business coach, trainer and speaker. He brings to your business over 30 years’ experience as an entrepreneur, professional counselor and minister. His unique background has equipped him with the know how to communicate in practical, relevant ways to business’ leaders and employees alike. He has earned two Masters Degrees (Divinity and Management).

Is it time for a change? Want to learn more? Contact Russell Ward at 904-458-5888 or yourdestiny77@gmail.com. His website is www.christiancoachingservices.com

Why You Should Hire Russell Ward as Your Organization’s Change Agent

Organizations enlist Russell Ward’s help because he knows how to successfully maneuver through the complexities of business change. Russell’s brings with him the Servant Leader model (a set of practices that enriches the lives of individuals and builds better organizations) which he deeply believes in – as his core value system to address change.

A Change Agent like Russell can be a vital link - especially to a struggling organization. He can help steer a business back on course by equipping it with tools previously not thought of, to better adjust to the constantly changing business environment. He can be instrumental in bringing about change as he is not influenced by the firm’s politics or traditions.

Change understandably makes people cringe. Russell deeply understands these feelings. He serves the organization by communicating the excitement, possibilities and details of change so that new ideas can and will be embraced and implemented. During the transition to a new way, he knows how to deal with conflicting priorities, unforeseen problems and resistance that are typical to any organization. After the Russell’s assignment has been completed, it is like experiencing a business makeover!

Here is what makes Russell Ward the Change Agent you need to serve your organization:

People skills - At the end of the day change revolves around people. Russell’s brings to the table superb communication skills. He knows how to empathetically listen, build trust, and quickly forge non-threatening relationships to set everyone up for success. Russell leads in a way that everyone will buy into new shared goals and a new direction. He quickly disarms people and establishes connections that opens up fresh possibilities for new and powerful accomplishments.

Passionate - Russell displays a passionate commitment to the task at hand – which inspires and motivates those around him. His caring and committed presence is infectious, because passion is contagious! Change is hard work. It takes lots of energy. Without passion, it is difficult to muster up enough energy to assault the fortress of the status quo.

Orchestrates creative problem solving - Russell possesses the ability to diagnose any problem areas. And the courage to take honest and often difficult measures to find solutions. Russell has a keen eye to assess what isn’t working and how to fix it. Be prepared for him to point out problems or threats you didn’t even think existed.

Patient yet persistent - “Never Give Up” is Russell’s motto! To sustain meaningful change, it takes someone who understands the delicate balance between perseverance and patience. Change is a complex process that can arouse powerful feelings and emotions. Russell is determined to patiently move the team forward until all tasks are seen through to completion.

Managing conflict - Conflict in the workplace is inevitable. Russell can successfully navigate through the mine field of incompatible goals, uncertainty and push back by employees. He can remain highly effective no matter the struggles or conflicts. He will help lead the organization through the layers of transition needed to move the business in the right direction.

Motivation and inspiration - Russell keeps people on a positive course through vision, enthusiasm and inspiration. Motivation and inspiration energize and touch people deeply, create a sense of belonging, recognition, and self-esteem. It takes only 20% of the employees to buy in – to move change in the right direction.

Product line - Russell will examine all the pieces of the organization including its product mix. Be ready for some adjustments in product offerings if the marketplace warrants. Perhaps significant redirection is in order? He is there to help a business find the competitive advantage for the company’s he serves before their competitors do. 

Trust in God - Russell is a Believer. He relies on his faith in the Lord to lead him to what to do and say. He is always prayerfully minded about God’s direction for your organization.

MY COMMITMENT TO YOU: As your Change Agent Specialist, I will partner with you to create a new process that will excite, engage and CHANGE the hearts and minds of those in the organization. I will customize a plan that has positive long-term ramifications and speaks directly to the issues in question. I GET RESULTS! The tools I share are practical, relevant, inspiring and life changing!

Russell Ward has served over 200 different businesses as a Change Agent, business coach, trainer and speaker. He brings to your business over 30 years’ experience as an entrepreneur, professional counselor and minister. His unique background has equipped him with the know how to communicate in practical, relevant ways to business’ leaders and employees alike. He has earned two Masters Degrees (Divinity and Management).

Is it time for a change? Want to learn more? Contact Russell Ward at 904-458-5888 or yourdestiny77@gmail.com. His website is www.christiancoachingservices.com

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