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Craig Ross joined Verus Global in 1999, bringing a background in curriculum design and an incredible passion and discipline for effective training and development programs. For over a decade, Craig has partnered with C-Suite executives, leaders, and teams elevating performance within global organizations and Fortune 100 companies.

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5 Characteristics of an Agility-Ready Team

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Craig Ross |
Leadership |
Fri, 02/12/2016 - 04:49

CEOs are well aware of the ever-changing and often unpredictable world of business. Because of this, organizations and leaders need to adapt quickly. The most successful organizations not only acclimate to change; they are also nimble enough to identify and leverage new opportunities that come with an evolving business landscape.

While it may be a priority to have an agile team, cultivating this in organizational culture will take more work than simply announcing, “We must become more agile!” Agility is a skill that must be intentionally developed and strengthened.

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The Energy Map: Directing Your Focus to Move Forward

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Craig Ross |
Strategy - Leadership |
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 23:57

As we navigate events in our personal and professional lives, we are always expending energy. We also have a finite amount of energy and, depending how we channel our energy, we either use our time (and energy) wisely or waste it. In order to explain how this occurs, we rely on the following 3 Mind Factors:

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How to Set Meaningful Goals in the New Year

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Craig Ross |
Strategy - Self Governance - Leadership |
Thu, 01/07/2016 - 22:12

New year, new you. This idea, albeit cliché, is motivation for many individuals to reflect on their personal growth and what they’d like to accomplish in the upcoming year. And while some will dismiss the idea that new year’s resolutions can be successfully upheld, there is value in setting meaningful goals for yourself.

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How to Ask Questions That Will Activate Your Employees

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Craig Ross |
Leadership - Management |
Tue, 12/22/2015 - 05:19

Think of the questions you asked or were asked at your last company meeting. It’s likely that you heard one, if not more of the following questions:

What do you think?

Are there any questions?

What’s next?

What’s the problem?

What are the results?

What’s the agenda for the meeting?

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The Most Important Team You Lead

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Craig Ross |
Self Governance - Entrepreneurship - Leadership |
Tue, 11/24/2015 - 21:49

With the holidays here, we will soon find ourselves outside of the office as leaders and members of a different type of team. Apart from serving as CEOs of our organizations, we are also children, parents and siblings. We are cousins, aunts and uncles, and friends to others.

As you take time to reflect on the importance of and the successes you’ve experienced with your teams ask yourself how you can become a stronger leader and team member, both in and out of the office with the following questions: