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In this episode of the Purpose Summit Series on Stories from the River, host Charlie Malouf welcomes Ron Carucci, an esteemed consultant and author with extensive experience in organizational development and organizational psychology. The conversation is centered around Ron's experiences and insights from both his professional journey and personal stories.  Ron shares how he first attended the Purpose Summit through a connection with Richard Sheridan and then became a speaker at the event the following year. He discusses the themes of his talks, including how to create environments that foster honesty and his latest material that dives into the topic of our own origin stories. He touches on the importance of understanding behavior patterns and the formative stories that drive them, emphasizing the value of self-awareness and the courage to confront one's own narrative. The discussion also highlights Ron's work at Navalent, a consulting firm he co-founded, which helps leaders navigate transformational changes within their enterprises. He details the comprehensive and data-driven approaches used in his consulting practice, which often helps clients recognize and address patterns of behavior that may be hampering their effectiveness.  The episode concludes with Ron's reflection on the power of redemption and the importance of living an authentic and purposeful life where the pen is in your hand and you get to decide what the next chapter is as long as you're honest about the chapter that you're currently in.  Ron also mentions a TV series based on his book "To Be Honest," offering listeners multiple avenues to further explore his book of heroes and moments of truth. Additional Resources: Connect with Ron Carucci on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roncarucci/   Navalent: https://www.navalent.com   "To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose" by Ron Carucci - https://www.amazon.com/Be-Honest-Power-Justice-Purpose/dp/1398600660   "Moments of Truth" Videos (from the To Be Honest website) - https://tobehonest.net/   More Books by Ron Carucci: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ron-A.-Carucci/author/B001JSDKRM  Psychological Safety (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series) by Amy C. Edmonson, Ron Carucci, et al. - https://www.amazon.com/Psychological-Safety-HBR-Emotional-Intelligence/dp/1647829968/   Richard Sheridan's Book "Chief Joy Officer: How Great Leaders Elevate Human Energy and Eliminate Fear" - https://www.amazon.com/Chief-Joy-Officer-Leaders-Eliminate/dp/0735218226/   Ron's Book featuring Richard Sheridan - "Rising to Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives" - https://www.amazon.com/Rising-Power-Journey-Exceptional-Executives/dp/1626341087   This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hrLdtLE6ztI  Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.  This show is brought to you by Broad River Retail. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com            Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail    

In this episode of the Purpose Summit Series on Stories from the River, host Charlie Malouf welcomes Ron Carucci, an esteemed consultant and author with extensive experience in organizational development and organizational psychology. The conversation is centered around Ron's experiences and insights from both his professional journey and personal stories.  Ron shares how he first attended the Purpose Summit through a connection with Richard Sheridan and then became a speaker at the event the following year. He discusses the themes of his talks, including how to create environments that foster honesty and his latest material that dives into the topic of our own origin stories. He touches on the importance of understanding behavior patterns and the formative stories that drive them, emphasizing the value of self-awareness and the courage to confront one's own narrative. The discussion also highlights Ron's work at Navalent, a consulting firm he co-founded, which helps leaders navigate transformational changes within their enterprises. He details the comprehensive and data-driven approaches used in his consulting practice, which often helps clients recognize and address patterns of behavior that may be hampering their effectiveness.  The episode concludes with Ron's reflection on the power of redemption and the importance of living an authentic and purposeful life where the pen is in your hand and you get to decide what the next chapter is as long as you're honest about the chapter that you're currently in.  Ron also mentions a TV series based on his book "To Be Honest," offering listeners multiple avenues to further explore his book of heroes and moments of truth. Additional Resources: Connect with Ron Carucci on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roncarucci/   Navalent: https://www.navalent.com   "To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose" by Ron Carucci - https://www.amazon.com/Be-Honest-Power-Justice-Purpose/dp/1398600660   "Moments of Truth" Videos (from the To Be Honest website) - https://tobehonest.net/   More Books by Ron Carucci: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ron-A.-Carucci/author/B001JSDKRM  Psychological Safety (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series) by Amy C. Edmonson, Ron Carucci, et al. - https://www.amazon.com/Psychological-Safety-HBR-Emotional-Intelligence/dp/1647829968/   Richard Sheridan's Book "Chief Joy Officer: How Great Leaders Elevate Human Energy and Eliminate Fear" - https://www.amazon.com/Chief-Joy-Officer-Leaders-Eliminate/dp/0735218226/   Ron's Book featuring Richard Sheridan - "Rising to Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives" - https://www.amazon.com/Rising-Power-Journey-Exceptional-Executives/dp/1626341087   This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hrLdtLE6ztI  Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.  This show is brought to you by Broad River Retail. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com            Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail    

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Welcome to another episode of The Authentic Change Podcast, I am Mike Horne, your host, and I am joined today by Ron Carucci. Ron is the co-founder and Managing Partner at Navalent, he has a 30-year track record of helping organizations adopt strategies that lead to accelerated growth, and designing programs to execute those strategies. He is also a two-time TED speaker and the best-selling author of eight books, including the Amazon #1 Rising to Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives and he recently released To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice, and Purpose, Ron is a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review. In this episode, Ron and I discuss the challenges of hybridized leadership, the change in paradigms in the workplace as the root cause of the Great Resignation, and how honesty, integrity, and authenticity are fundamental values that need to be integrated into all organizations wishing to provide a sense of meaning and belonging to their members.   Key Takeaways: [2:49] Ron talks about his personal and professional career. [4:20] Ron talks about the pathways that led him to the state of abundance he is today. [8:20] Ron shares one of the most consistent things he hears coming from his clients at Navalent, and it is the recognition of the deep care Navalent shows for them. [10:04] Ron talks about how his values show up in the work with clients. [13:40] Ron explains how change is meant to be hard even when we choose it. [15:42] Ron shares his observations in regards to the process of transformation and to the expectations a client could have when beginning their work with Navalent. [18:12] Ron shares his definition of honesty: justice and purpose, say and do the right thing and do it for the right reason. [19:03] Mike talks about the selection problem existing in the leadership field, technical skills are not enough to make a good leader. [20:18] Ron talks about the challenges of leadership becoming hybridized. [20:54] Studies about the reasons behind the Great Resignation show that people are looking for two things from their jobs: meaning and belonging. [22:03] Discover your purpose. [24:08] There is a change of paradigm about employees, from “Everyone is replaceable” to knowledge workers which is a different level of investment. [24:33] What is on the horizon for executive development? [27:20] Ron talks about his message in his latest book: To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice, and Purpose. [28:40] Ron shares one of his favorite stories including in his book. [30:16] Ron explains how authenticity and integrity manifest in the workplace. [34:27] We have to equip leaders to lead with intention.   Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Mike Horne on Linkedin Email Mike at mike@mike-horne.com Find more about Leading People and Culture with Authenticity Navalent 

Ron Carucci has a 30-year track record of helping organizations adopt strategies that lead to accelerated growth, and designing programs to execute those strategies. He is also a two-time TED speaker and the best-selling author of eight books.    His recently released book is “To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose,” which was selected by Bloomberg Businessweek as one of 2021's Best Books. Based on a 15 year longitudinal study of more than 3,200 leaders, Ron wanted to know what earns and keeps the trust of others, and what loses it.    Ron also talks about why more than 50% of leaders fail within their first 18 months of appointment, and shares the four differentiating capabilities that set successful leaders apart. If you are facing a challenge of spearheading a daunting transformation of any kind, this episode will resonate.   Key Takeaways [2:10] Outside of his public bio, Ron talks about why he collects antique doorknobs. [5:40] Ron tells the stories of the leaders we want to be like and share what it means to be honest. [7:30] What people look for in a leader are truth, justice, and purpose.   [8:50] Ron shares results from their research on how to predict someone's behavior or response in a certain situation: Justice and consistency.  [10:35] Not all workers are created equal. Ron shares how leaders can create a just environment. [11:40] Treating everyone the same way will make you fair. [14:16] Accountability systems are trust-based and dignifying to the contributor when the leader recognizes that the contribution and the contributor are fused. [16:14] Power is oftentimes misunderstood and misused. [18:45] A sense of agency will help us focus on the right things. [19:35] You can only disappoint people at a rate they can absorb. [20:40] Information is no longer a source of power because it is ubiquitous. Ron shares how the interpretation of information can be a source of power, instead. [23:25] The job of a leader is making sure their employees don't ask the two questions: Do I matter and do I fit in. [26:20] Ron alo talks about the difference between core values and values that are operative and how leaders can coach their employees to be a better fit. [29:20] Shedding our paradigms of leadership helps develop better leaders. [32:00] Ron shares advice for leaders on how to allow their employees to be a better version of themselves. [36:40] Giving your employees grace and the chance to learn sets them up for success. [40:10] Ron shares his insights on transformational change from a leadership perspective in order to scale. [42:40] As we move into 2022, Ron urges leaders to reflect on how their values can positively impact employees.   Quotable Quotes “There are 7.3 billion doors in the world through which love, joy, and hope can pass in and you're one of them.”   “Truth; you have to say the right thing. Justice; you have to do the right thing. And Purpose; you have to say and do the right thing for the right reason.”   “If you want to be a just leader, you have to actually be somebody who is an activist looking to uproot injustices and right them.” “Accountability is about a mutually beneficial relationship between a leader and a follower.” “Your weaknesses are your greatest source of credibility.”   Resources Mentioned Sponsored by: Darley.com Navalent.com Ron on LinkedIn Grab Ron's books, Rising to Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives and To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose  

Rising to Power The good news? You're getting opportunities for more responsibility. The bad news? It might just be more painful than you think. Ron Carucci joins us for episode 307 to talk about his insightful book Rising to Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives. Ron shares insights to help you prepare for increasing levels of responsibility that will both inspire and challenge you. And he shares some insights about his upcoming book about honesty. I can't wait to share this episode with you! Learn more about Ron at navalent.com/. After you listen to this episode, check out our discussion with Peter Kozodoy about his book on honesty in episode 301.   Have Andy Speak at Your Company Whether live in-person or virtually, contact us about having Andy speak at your company. Our keynotes and workshops can help improve your teams' ability to lead and deliver. Learn more at PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com/workshops.   Let's Stay In Touch! I hear from listeners almost every day and I love it! How about you and I connect on LinkedIn? Go to https://PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com/LinkedIn and Follow me (I've maxed out the connections but if you Follow me, I'll Follow you back!) Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Leadership   SuccessfulTransitions by Lilo Sound Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6581-successfultransitions License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Beatback#1 by Lilo Sound Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6766-beatback-1 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Work Hard scene from Creed available on YouTube at youtube.com/watch?v=gM2utA01vRo

Ron Carucci is co-founder and managing partner at Navalent. He’s the best-selling author “Rising To Power” and a contributor at Forbes and the Harvard Business Review.Ron led a 10-year longitudinal study on executive transition to find out why more than 50% of leaders fail within their first 18 months of appointment. In this interview, he’ll share the four differentiating capabilities that set successful leaders apart.In this interview we discuss…1:20 Ron’s #1 leadership tip2:20 “don’t assume silence is consent”4:00 the expense of failed leadership7:00 how a resume and interview are unreliable8:50 leaders still require onboarding10:00 leading on the “jumbotron”11:50 red alarms for failing leadership13:20 essential leadership capability #1: context14:50 essential leadership capability #2: breadth15:50 essential leadership capability #3: choice16:50 essential leadership capability #4: connection17:30 how long it takes to fail18:30 share 3 times more questions than declarations21:20 get information and analytics22:10 how to build connections with others24:10 “who are you othering?”24:50 Ron’s next project26:00 “organizations create liars out of honest people”27:30 new work Ron Carucci has released29:30 free gifts from Ron CarucciConnect with Ron CarucciRead Rising to Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives https://www.amazon.com/Rising-Power-Journey-Exceptional-Executives/dp/1626341087Read Leadership Divided: What Emerging Leaders Need and What You Might Be Missing https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Divided-Emerging-Leaders-Missing-dp-0787985899/dp/0787985899Transform your organization https://www.navalent.comConnect with Ron on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/roncarucci=============Allison DunnExecutive Business CoachDeliberate Directions + Executive Business Coaching + Training Center3003 W Main Street, Suite 110, Boise ID 83702(208) 350-6551Website https://www.deliberatedirections.comLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisondunnPodcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deliberate-leaders-podcast-with-allison-dunn/id1500464675

As CEO, one of your many responsibilities is directly managing the executive team. This week, Joel discusses the finer points of hiring executives who will make a substantial difference in company performance and culture. Sponsored by: Texas Mutual Insurance Company

Everyday companies across America hire or promote talented executives who ultimately fail. Perhaps you've been one of those executives yourself. Why does this happen so often? My guest on this episode of Talking Business Now, Ron Carucci, has written a book on this very subject. Called "Rising to Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives,"it’s based on a ground-breaking 10-year study on executive transition that reveals why so many executives fail—and fail so fast. Ron shares with us why that happens and how your organization can avoid those landmines. Tune in to discover: ■ Why 50% of leaders fail within the first 18 months ■ The 4 characteristics that set successful leaders apart ■ How an organization can prepare a newly appointed executive for their new position ■ Tips for startup founders who have big ideas but who aren't seasoned leaders—how to lead their organization from startup to grown up Carucci is the co-founder and managing partner at Navalent, where he works with CEOs and executives around the world to address strategy, organization and leadership challenges.  In addition to being a regular contributor to HBR and Forbes, Carucci has been featured in Fortune, CEO Magazine, BusinessInsider, MSNBC, Inc, Business Week and Smart Business. Connect with Ron Carucci: Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/navalent/ Twitter: @roncarucci  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Carucci is the boutique executive consultant for CEOs and leaders who are looking to tackle strategies or organization and leadership. Ron is the best-selling author of Rising to Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives.

Ron is the cofounder and managing parter of Navalent. Ron Carucci is the best-selling author of 8 books, and popular contributor at Harvard Business Review and Forbes. He is a 2-time TEDx speaker. Ron led a ten year longitudinal study on executive transition to find out why more than 50% of leaders fail within their first 18 months of appointment, and uncovering the four differentiating capabilities that set successful leaders apart. Those findings are highlighted in his groundbreaking Amazon #1 book Rising To Power, co-authored with Eric Hansen. Website: http://www.navalent.com/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/roncarucci?lang=en Free ebook: http://www.navalent.com/transformation Book on Amazon: Rising to Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives

Have you ever promoted someone in your organization with stellar performance to a senior position? Or maybe you’ve hired someone who has an outstanding track record in other organizations? And then that person failed – failed BIG TIME – in the new role? Why does this happen in companies all across America every day? My guest on this episode of Talking Business Now is Ron Carucci. Ron has a new book out called "Rising to Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives."It’s the result of a ground-breaking 10-year study on executive transition—and it comes to some surprising conclusions about why so many executives fail—and on how fast they fail. Ron shares with us why that happens and how your organization can avoid those landmines. Here are a few of the insights you'll gain from listening to this episode: ■ Why 50% of leaders fail within the first 18 months ■ The 4 characteristics that set successful leaders apart ■ How organizations can prepare newly appointed executives for their new position ■ Tips for startup founders who have big ideas but who aren't seasoned leaders—how to lead their organization from startup to grown up ■ The most important thing business leaders should be Talking Business Now about in 2019 Carucci is the co-founder and managing partner at Navalent, where he works with CEOs and executives in more than 25 countries to tackle strategy, organization and leadership challenges.  In addition to being a regular contributor to HBR and Forbes, Carucci has been featured in Fortune, CEO Magazine, BusinessInsider, MSNBC, Inc, Business Week and Smart Business. Connect with Ron Carucci: Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/navalent/ Twitter: @roncarucci   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So here you sit, having carved your way up to a hopefully secure middle management slot, chaffing. You’re eager to move on up to a major decision-maker position and really employ your expertise to best advantage. You know where you need to be. You just need guidance in choosing the route. This is your show. Host Bart Jackson brings to your aid executive developer Ron Carucci, founder of Navalent consultants and author of Rise to Power- The Journey of Exceptional Executives to yank you off that career plateau. Together, Bart and Ron discuss the specific problems challenging middle managers, scrutinizing those who rise and those who remain mired. Tune in and discover new avenues of advancement.

So here you sit, having carved your way up to a hopefully secure middle management slot, chaffing. You're eager to move on up to a major decision-maker position and really employ your expertise to best advantage.  You know where you need to be.  You just need guidance in choosing the route.  This is your show.  Host Bart Jackson brings to your aid executive developer Ron Carucci, founder of Navalent consultants and author of Rise to Power- The Journey of Exceptional Executives to yank you off that career plateau.  Together, Bart and Ron discuss the specific problems challenging middle managers, scrutinizing those who rise and those who remain mired. Tune in and discover new avenues of advancement.

"Leadership is learning how to disappoint people at a rate that they can absorb". Leadership consultant, author of his book Rising to Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives (2014), and former 2-time TEDx speaker Ron Carucci delivers a series of leadership testimonies including what all young leaders should know, the 4 pillars of leadership, and his advice for the next generation of leaders! Like this podcast? Connect with Ron at www.navalent.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Using your Power to lead your small business with Ron Carucci. Ron is an entrepreneur and author. Ron shares his journey to starting his own firm, and how we can become Powerful Leaders and small business owners. To grow our small businesses, we need to leverage and actually use our power in a positive way. We can’t surrender our power, particularly in the face of abuse of power. Ron is the author of "Rising to Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives" with his colleague Eric Hansen. Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Do you always tell your employees exactly what to do? Do you feel that they just can’t work without you? Or do you find you’re frustrated when things aren’t done exactly how you want them? Maybe you’re micro-managing your small business and employees! In this podcast, Matt and Dan speak to Ron Carucci who helps companies strike a balance between the strategic, coordinating, and operating systems within a business. He answers everything from why your employees may not be performing up to standards to how to bring in and maintain talent who will. Ron is co-founder and managing partner at Navalent, working with CEOs and executives pursuing transformational change for their organizations, leaders, and industries.  He has a thirty-year track record helping some of the world’s most influential executives tackle challenges of strategy, organization, and leadership.  From start-ups to Fortune 10’s, turnarounds to new markets and strategies, overhauling leadership and culture to re-designing for growth, he has worked in more than 25 countries on 4 continents.  He is the best-selling author of 8 books, including Amazon #1bestseller Rising to Power.  He is a regular contributor to HBR and Forbes and has been featured in Fortune, CEO Magazine, BusinessInsider, MSNBC, Business Week, and Smart Business. You can connect with Ron through his website and social media platforms: Website: www.navalent.com  & https://www.forbes.com/sites/roncarucci/ LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/navalent Twitter: @roncarucci You can get Ron’s latest book, Rising to Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives, here. --- Remember to subscribe to the SPRH Podcast on iTunes or on the Podcast Addict App on Android, rate it, and share it with your friends, family, and colleagues! Start your day with the right positive affirmations by joining Dan’s The Success Happens Movement Facebook group.  Are you taking massive action in your life? Want to share your successes and support others who are also taking massive action? Then join Matt’s Facebook group The 3% Tribe.

In this episode, I talk with Ron Carucci about his business journey, leadership, and his book, "Rising to Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives". Here's our conversation: The post Ideas: Ron Carucci — Rising to Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives appeared first on Adam Kirk Smith.

My guest today is Ron Carucci. Ron is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Navalent, a consulting firm working with top-level executives from influential companies. Ron and I discuss how leaders can show up fully to fill the enormous expectations placed on them, the common pitfalls many new executives face and how leaders can anticipate and preemptively tackle the challenges that arise from being placed in a position of power.   Ron contributes to the Harvard Business Review and Forbes. His most recent book, Rising to Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives and his TEDx Talks focus on power and influence in the world of business.   Key Takeaways:   [1:44] What the phrase “bring your whole self to work” means to Ron. [5:40] Common pitfalls newly appointed executives face. [10:08] Bringing other people’s stories to life. [14:51] We are still sending leaders into battle unprepared. [22:28] The unregulated world of business and life coaches. [25:41] Abandoning power is abusing it.   Resources: Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Navalent Navalent— Free Ebook Ron Carucci on Youtube

Today I’m joined by seasoned consultant and passionate leader Ron Carucci. Ron and his partners at Navalent help companies that are in pursuit of a substantial transformational change, whether it be strategic formulation, organizational design, cultural shifts, or executive leadership behaviors. His work has taken him to over 20 countries in four different continents, and he is the author of several consulting and leadership books as well as a regular contributor to Forbes.com and the Harvard Business Review. In this episode, we talk about how Ron shifted from working in an organization to working for the best ones, the ideal size of a successful consulting firm, and the effective ways to implement changes in your work so that you are attracting only the most ideal clients. Ron has over 25 years of experience, and he has worked hard to position himself as a truly successful consultant. You won’t want to miss the insights and experiences that he shares in this episode of The Consulting Success Podcast.   In Pursuit of His Passion For Organizations Originally a student of the arts, Ron was performing in Europe when he found himself at a crossroads in which he had a life-changing realization about the importance of helping other people tell their stories. At that point, Ron began following his passion for examining the science behind leaders and organizations work together. Today, as a consultant, Ron gets to enter into the stories of successful businesses to help leaders write the next chapter of their adventures. But today, we’re focusing on Ron’s story. He has learned plenty of lessons over the years, and the stories he shares on in our conversation are valuable for any consultant that wants to make positive changes to their work. Inside the world of organizational development, Ron quickly learned that being an agent of change is a real challenge. As companies grow larger and larger, the work is no longer about effecting change. It becomes more about revenues and profits, leading and managing all aspects of the growing business. When Ron and some of his close colleagues realized this was the work they were faced with, they decided to start their own business in order to preserve their dream. Navelen was born and 13 years later Ron declares that he is still living his dream. He tells about the lessons he learned from his first practice. Although exiting a larger corporation was liberating, and the work he was doing paid the bills, Ron had to be honest with himself. He knew that he didn’t have 30 more years of expertise that he could make money on. Those kinds of brutally honest moments are the pivotal ones — and they are essential for any consultant who wants to stay on the path toward success.   Building A Consulting Firm To The Perfect Size Many consultants are successful as a one-man show, but Navelent is a larger consulting company by intentional design. Rather than marketing himself as the independent expert in his domain, Ron has built up his business with a group of colleagues that share his passion for the work they do. This expertise has provided the power to make the kinds of impact that they most wanted to make. As Ron explains, when you show up to a large corporation, you need to have enough resources ready that the company will be confident in your ability to get the work done. At Navalent, they are deliberate and intentional about the partners they bring on and the training they have to complete. There are clearly defined levels of branding, standards of practice, and expectations from each consultant within the firm. Ron and the other two owners of Navalent also make sure that they are modeling the behaviors and practices that they expect from their consultants, starting with getting into the trenches with clients themselves. Compensation within the firm comes from great client work. Rather than modeling overly bureaucratic or individualistic behaviors, Navalent has a compensation metric that rewards an intense focus on the client. Ron explains that the compensation model allows their consultants to feel confident about focusing on the needs of their clients, rather than how large their next paycheck is going to be. If you’ve ever wondered how to make that switch, you’ll want to hear how it works at Navalent.   Standing Out In A Crowd of Leadership Experts As an author of several leadership books, Ron has worked hard to improve the perception of consultants and the importance of the work that they do. His first two books — The Value-Creating Consultant: How To Build and Sustain Lasting Client Relationships and Relationships that Enable Enterprise Change: Leveraging the Client-Consultant Connection — both focus solely on the importance of being a great consultant. From there he has shifted his focus to the importance of being a great leader and how consultants can effectively lead change within organizations. Ron shares the experience that led to his most recent book, Rising To Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives. When the CEO of a company told Ron that a recently fired executive wasn’t well prepared for his responsibilities, Ron wanted to know why. What could have been done differently? That question led to a 10-year, longitudinal study of more than 2,700 leaders in which Ron examined what makes leaders excel. 50% of leaders fail in the first 18 months of their assignments, and that statistic is both staggering and unsettling for those that are trying to succeed. His book addresses these harsh facts and also shares the key difference between those that fail and those that rise to the top. While many consultants write about their methodology, Ron writes about the things that his clients care about, and that is why his work stands out. He also writes for Forbes.com and Harvard Business Review, both of which have had a tremendous impact on his business. Additionally, a few years ago Ron hired a coach for himself to greater refine his voice and set himself apart. Each of these steps has allowed Ron to rise above the cluttered market of consulting ‘experts’ and position himself as a leader who knows what his clients want and how to get the results they are seeking. Have you ever considered hiring a coach for yourself? If so, you’ll want to listen to Ron as he shares some of the lessons he has learned. By hiring his own coach, he has discovered how to land the kind of clients he wants to be working with. The first and most important step is making sure that your ideal clients can find you. They have to have access to your ideas in a way that will resonate with them. By positioning yourself along their pathway, they can more easily connect with you. The second major tip Ron shares comes from his writing.   How To Get Your Writing Published Many consultants dream of publishing their ideas into books or on world-renowned websites such as Forbes.com and Harvard Business Review. If you’ve got ideas that you want to share with the world but don’t know where to start, this conversation is for you. Ron shares several effective ideas for getting published. First, you need to have ideas that matter. You need to be able to organize your ideas into insightful packages that make for a good read. An easy way to start is to base your ideas from the client’s perspective. Write about the challenges they are facing, and you’ll be that much closer to writing successfully. Once you have your ideas organized in a meaningful way, there are several channels that you can use to try to get your writing published. However, Ron warns, it takes a great deal of discipline. You have to be committed to writing regularly. You have to be committed to writing about the things that your clients care about, and above all else, you have to be incredibly patient. If you really want to get your voice heard, you need to hear Ron’s experiences and the tips he shares for staying committed to your writing over the long haul.   Building Credibility Within Your Network As we examine the overall benefits of writing books and online articles, Ron’s opinion on the importance of the two may surprise you. They’re both essential, but in addition to writing, in today’s world, you have to have more. A strong social media presence and taking on speaking engagements, including podcasts, will also contribute to your overall credibility. Building your credibility and social proof is essential to your success as an expert in your field of consulting. Magazines, ebooks, and articles all work together to provide a conversation base for you to have with your ideal clients. Each of these methods alone will not be enough to build your credibility, but working together they all cast a very wide net that will bring in your ideal clients. Relationships that start online can progress into your opportunities to work with the kinds of clients that you are seeking. Many consultants make the mistake of believing that it is the problem-solving expertise and smart solutions that make them valuable, but that mentality is wrong. As Ron’s first book The Value-Creating Consultant: How To Build and Sustain Lasting Client Relationships proves, the primary delivery mechanism of value is the relationship that you have with your client. There is no other approach to your work that will be as effective as forming meaningful, trusting relationships with your clients. It is essential that you continue to work your network and place your expertise in the path of those that you want to work with. That consistency that you work to maintain in the right places is critical to your consulting success.   Developing A Mindset of Discipline According to Ron, desperation was the initial key to his commitment to consistently producing high-quality work. That may seem like a joke, but if you’ve ever found yourself in a similar situation, you will understand what he means. Once he realized that he didn’t want to work with crazy people anymore, the decision was an easy one. He knew that he needed to make changes in his approach to securing clients, and the next step was investing in himself. By investing in his own career and success and hiring a coach, Ron was able to affect the changes that he needed to make. If you’re truly committed to making positive changes in your consulting work, you need to hear Ron’s story. Creating meaningful success does not come by doing the easy things. It comes from making the decision to change, dedicating yourself to the change, and then doing a lot of hard work. You will see rewards in your success if you can stay consistently committed to making it happen, and Ron is proof of that. You can learn more about his work at navalent.com, where you can access his blog, books, and information about upcoming training events. You can also obtain a copy of his free ebook Leading Transformation. And you can find the inspiration you’ve been looking for to find your consultant’s voice of authority and leadership in this episode of The Consulting Success Podcast with Ron Carucci.   Key Takeaways: [:17] Introducing Ron Carucci, artist turned successful global consultant and author. [6:01] How starting out small in the business led Ron to greater success. [7:57] Shaping Navalent into a successful company. [11:12] A look at a more rewarding compensation model. [11:58] All about Ron’s writing and the importance of his consulting and leadership books. [16:21] The impact of writing articles for Forbes.com. [17:46] Key tips for getting your writing published. [19:59] Building your credibility through writing, speaking, and social media. [22:40] Networking your way to success. [27:20] Steps to developing a mindset of discipline. [32:52] Connecting with Ron Carucci.   Mentioned in This Episode: Navalent The Value-Creating Consultant: How To Build and Sustain Lasting Client Relationships, by Ron A. Carucci and Toby J. Tetenbaum Relationships that Enable Enterprise Change: Leveraging the Client-Consultant Connection, by Ron A. Carucci and William A. Pasmore Rising To Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives, by Ron A. Carucci  and Eric C. Hansen Ron Carucci on Forbes.com Ron Carucci on Harvard Business Review Leading Transformation Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Consulting Success Community today: consultingsuccess.com

Today I’m joined by seasoned consultant and passionate leader Ron Carucci. Ron and his partners at Navalent help companies that are in pursuit of a substantial transformational change, whether it be strategic formulation, organizational design, cultural shifts, or executive leadership behaviors. His work has taken him to over 20 countries in four different continents, and he is the author of several consulting and leadership books as well as a regular contributor to Forbes.com and the Harvard Business Review. In this episode, we talk about how Ron shifted from working in an organization to working for the best ones, the ideal size of a successful consulting firm, and the effective ways to implement changes in your work so that you are attracting only the most ideal clients. Ron has over 25 years of experience, and he has worked hard to position himself as a truly successful consultant. You won’t want to miss the insights and experiences that he shares in this episode of The Consulting Success Podcast.   In Pursuit of His Passion For Organizations Originally a student of the arts, Ron was performing in Europe when he found himself at a crossroads in which he had a life-changing realization about the importance of helping other people tell their stories. At that point, Ron began following his passion for examining the science behind leaders and organizations work together. Today, as a consultant, Ron gets to enter into the stories of successful businesses to help leaders write the next chapter of their adventures. But today, we’re focusing on Ron’s story. He has learned plenty of lessons over the years, and the stories he shares on in our conversation are valuable for any consultant that wants to make positive changes to their work. Inside the world of organizational development, Ron quickly learned that being an agent of change is a real challenge. As companies grow larger and larger, the work is no longer about effecting change. It becomes more about revenues and profits, leading and managing all aspects of the growing business. When Ron and some of his close colleagues realized this was the work they were faced with, they decided to start their own business in order to preserve their dream. Navelen was born and 13 years later Ron declares that he is still living his dream. He tells about the lessons he learned from his first practice. Although exiting a larger corporation was liberating, and the work he was doing paid the bills, Ron had to be honest with himself. He knew that he didn’t have 30 more years of expertise that he could make money on. Those kinds of brutally honest moments are the pivotal ones — and they are essential for any consultant who wants to stay on the path toward success.   Building A Consulting Firm To The Perfect Size Many consultants are successful as a one-man show, but Navelent is a larger consulting company by intentional design. Rather than marketing himself as the independent expert in his domain, Ron has built up his business with a group of colleagues that share his passion for the work they do. This expertise has provided the power to make the kinds of impact that they most wanted to make. As Ron explains, when you show up to a large corporation, you need to have enough resources ready that the company will be confident in your ability to get the work done. At Navalent, they are deliberate and intentional about the partners they bring on and the training they have to complete. There are clearly defined levels of branding, standards of practice, and expectations from each consultant within the firm. Ron and the other two owners of Navalent also make sure that they are modeling the behaviors and practices that they expect from their consultants, starting with getting into the trenches with clients themselves. Compensation within the firm comes from great client work. Rather than modeling overly bureaucratic or individualistic behaviors, Navalent has a compensation metric that rewards an intense focus on the client. Ron explains that the compensation model allows their consultants to feel confident about focusing on the needs of their clients, rather than how large their next paycheck is going to be. If you’ve ever wondered how to make that switch, you’ll want to hear how it works at Navalent.   Standing Out In A Crowd of Leadership Experts As an author of several leadership books, Ron has worked hard to improve the perception of consultants and the importance of the work that they do. His first two books — The Value-Creating Consultant: How To Build and Sustain Lasting Client Relationships and Relationships that Enable Enterprise Change: Leveraging the Client-Consultant Connection — both focus solely on the importance of being a great consultant. From there he has shifted his focus to the importance of being a great leader and how consultants can effectively lead change within organizations. Ron shares the experience that led to his most recent book, Rising To Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives. When the CEO of a company told Ron that a recently fired executive wasn’t well prepared for his responsibilities, Ron wanted to know why. What could have been done differently? That question led to a 10-year, longitudinal study of more than 2,700 leaders in which Ron examined what makes leaders excel. 50% of leaders fail in the first 18 months of their assignments, and that statistic is both staggering and unsettling for those that are trying to succeed. His book addresses these harsh facts and also shares the key difference between those that fail and those that rise to the top. While many consultants write about their methodology, Ron writes about the things that his clients care about, and that is why his work stands out. He also writes for Forbes.com and Harvard Business Review, both of which have had a tremendous impact on his business. Additionally, a few years ago Ron hired a coach for himself to greater refine his voice and set himself apart. Each of these steps has allowed Ron to rise above the cluttered market of consulting ‘experts’ and position himself as a leader who knows what his clients want and how to get the results they are seeking. Have you ever considered hiring a coach for yourself? If so, you’ll want to listen to Ron as he shares some of the lessons he has learned. By hiring his own coach, he has discovered how to land the kind of clients he wants to be working with. The first and most important step is making sure that your ideal clients can find you. They have to have access to your ideas in a way that will resonate with them. By positioning yourself along their pathway, they can more easily connect with you. The second major tip Ron shares comes from his writing.   How To Get Your Writing Published Many consultants dream of publishing their ideas into books or on world-renowned websites such as Forbes.com and Harvard Business Review. If you’ve got ideas that you want to share with the world but don’t know where to start, this conversation is for you. Ron shares several effective ideas for getting published. First, you need to have ideas that matter. You need to be able to organize your ideas into insightful packages that make for a good read. An easy way to start is to base your ideas from the client’s perspective. Write about the challenges they are facing, and you’ll be that much closer to writing successfully. Once you have your ideas organized in a meaningful way, there are several channels that you can use to try to get your writing published. However, Ron warns, it takes a great deal of discipline. You have to be committed to writing regularly. You have to be committed to writing about the things that your clients care about, and above all else, you have to be incredibly patient. If you really want to get your voice heard, you need to hear Ron’s experiences and the tips he shares for staying committed to your writing over the long haul.   Building Credibility Within Your Network As we examine the overall benefits of writing books and online articles, Ron’s opinion on the importance of the two may surprise you. They’re both essential, but in addition to writing, in today’s world, you have to have more. A strong social media presence and taking on speaking engagements, including podcasts, will also contribute to your overall credibility. Building your credibility and social proof is essential to your success as an expert in your field of consulting. Magazines, ebooks, and articles all work together to provide a conversation base for you to have with your ideal clients. Each of these methods alone will not be enough to build your credibility, but working together they all cast a very wide net that will bring in your ideal clients. Relationships that start online can progress into your opportunities to work with the kinds of clients that you are seeking. Many consultants make the mistake of believing that it is the problem-solving expertise and smart solutions that make them valuable, but that mentality is wrong. As Ron’s first book The Value-Creating Consultant: How To Build and Sustain Lasting Client Relationships proves, the primary delivery mechanism of value is the relationship that you have with your client. There is no other approach to your work that will be as effective as forming meaningful, trusting relationships with your clients. It is essential that you continue to work your network and place your expertise in the path of those that you want to work with. That consistency that you work to maintain in the right places is critical to your consulting success.   Developing A Mindset of Discipline According to Ron, desperation was the initial key to his commitment to consistently producing high-quality work. That may seem like a joke, but if you’ve ever found yourself in a similar situation, you will understand what he means. Once he realized that he didn’t want to work with crazy people anymore, the decision was an easy one. He knew that he needed to make changes in his approach to securing clients, and the next step was investing in himself. By investing in his own career and success and hiring a coach, Ron was able to affect the changes that he needed to make. If you’re truly committed to making positive changes in your consulting work, you need to hear Ron’s story. Creating meaningful success does not come by doing the easy things. It comes from making the decision to change, dedicating yourself to the change, and then doing a lot of hard work. You will see rewards in your success if you can stay consistently committed to making it happen, and Ron is proof of that. You can learn more about his work at navalent.com, where you can access his blog, books, and information about upcoming training events. You can also obtain a copy of his free ebook Leading Transformation. And you can find the inspiration you’ve been looking for to find your consultant’s voice of authority and leadership in this episode of The Consulting Success Podcast with Ron Carucci.   Key Takeaways: [:17] Introducing Ron Carucci, artist turned successful global consultant and author. [6:01] How starting out small in the business led Ron to greater success. [7:57] Shaping Navalent into a successful company. [11:12] A look at a more rewarding compensation model. [11:58] All about Ron’s writing and the importance of his consulting and leadership books. [16:21] The impact of writing articles for Forbes.com. [17:46] Key tips for getting your writing published. [19:59] Building your credibility through writing, speaking, and social media. [22:40] Networking your way to success. [27:20] Steps to developing a mindset of discipline. [32:52] Connecting with Ron Carucci.   Mentioned in This Episode: Navalent The Value-Creating Consultant: How To Build and Sustain Lasting Client Relationships, by Ron A. Carucci and Toby J. Tetenbaum Relationships that Enable Enterprise Change: Leveraging the Client-Consultant Connection, by Ron A. Carucci and William A. Pasmore Rising To Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives, by Ron A. Carucci  and Eric C. Hansen Ron Carucci on Forbes.com Ron Carucci on Harvard Business Review Leading Transformation Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Consulting Success Community today: consultingsuccess.com

Today I’m joined by seasoned consultant and passionate leader Ron Carucci. Ron and his partners at Navalent help companies that are in pursuit of a substantial transformational change, whether it be strategic formulation, organizational design, cultural shifts, or executive leadership behaviors. His work has taken him to over 20 countries in four different continents, and he is the author of several consulting and leadership books as well as a regular contributor to Forbes.com and the Harvard Business Review. In this episode, we talk about how Ron shifted from working in an organization to working for the best ones, the ideal size of a successful consulting firm, and the effective ways to implement changes in your work so that you are attracting only the most ideal clients. Ron has over 25 years of experience, and he has worked hard to position himself as a truly successful consultant. You won’t want to miss the insights and experiences that he shares in this episode of The Consulting Success Podcast.   In Pursuit of His Passion For Organizations Originally a student of the arts, Ron was performing in Europe when he found himself at a crossroads in which he had a life-changing realization about the importance of helping other people tell their stories. At that point, Ron began following his passion for examining the science behind leaders and organizations work together. Today, as a consultant, Ron gets to enter into the stories of successful businesses to help leaders write the next chapter of their adventures. But today, we’re focusing on Ron’s story. He has learned plenty of lessons over the years, and the stories he shares on in our conversation are valuable for any consultant that wants to make positive changes to their work. Inside the world of organizational development, Ron quickly learned that being an agent of change is a real challenge. As companies grow larger and larger, the work is no longer about effecting change. It becomes more about revenues and profits, leading and managing all aspects of the growing business. When Ron and some of his close colleagues realized this was the work they were faced with, they decided to start their own business in order to preserve their dream. Navelen was born and 13 years later Ron declares that he is still living his dream. He tells about the lessons he learned from his first practice. Although exiting a larger corporation was liberating, and the work he was doing paid the bills, Ron had to be honest with himself. He knew that he didn’t have 30 more years of expertise that he could make money on. Those kinds of brutally honest moments are the pivotal ones — and they are essential for any consultant who wants to stay on the path toward success.   Building A Consulting Firm To The Perfect Size Many consultants are successful as a one-man show, but Navelent is a larger consulting company by intentional design. Rather than marketing himself as the independent expert in his domain, Ron has built up his business with a group of colleagues that share his passion for the work they do. This expertise has provided the power to make the kinds of impact that they most wanted to make. As Ron explains, when you show up to a large corporation, you need to have enough resources ready that the company will be confident in your ability to get the work done. At Navalent, they are deliberate and intentional about the partners they bring on and the training they have to complete. There are clearly defined levels of branding, standards of practice, and expectations from each consultant within the firm. Ron and the other two owners of Navalent also make sure that they are modeling the behaviors and practices that they expect from their consultants, starting with getting into the trenches with clients themselves. Compensation within the firm comes from great client work. Rather than modeling overly bureaucratic or individualistic behaviors, Navalent has a compensation metric that rewards an intense focus on the client. Ron explains that the compensation model allows their consultants to feel confident about focusing on the needs of their clients, rather than how large their next paycheck is going to be. If you’ve ever wondered how to make that switch, you’ll want to hear how it works at Navalent.   Standing Out In A Crowd of Leadership Experts As an author of several leadership books, Ron has worked hard to improve the perception of consultants and the importance of the work that they do. His first two books — The Value-Creating Consultant: How To Build and Sustain Lasting Client Relationships and Relationships that Enable Enterprise Change: Leveraging the Client-Consultant Connection — both focus solely on the importance of being a great consultant. From there he has shifted his focus to the importance of being a great leader and how consultants can effectively lead change within organizations. Ron shares the experience that led to his most recent book, Rising To Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives. When the CEO of a company told Ron that a recently fired executive wasn’t well prepared for his responsibilities, Ron wanted to know why. What could have been done differently? That question led to a 10-year, longitudinal study of more than 2,700 leaders in which Ron examined what makes leaders excel. 50% of leaders fail in the first 18 months of their assignments, and that statistic is both staggering and unsettling for those that are trying to succeed. His book addresses these harsh facts and also shares the key difference between those that fail and those that rise to the top. While many consultants write about their methodology, Ron writes about the things that his clients care about, and that is why his work stands out. He also writes for Forbes.com and Harvard Business Review, both of which have had a tremendous impact on his business. Additionally, a few years ago Ron hired a coach for himself to greater refine his voice and set himself apart. Each of these steps has allowed Ron to rise above the cluttered market of consulting ‘experts’ and position himself as a leader who knows what his clients want and how to get the results they are seeking. Have you ever considered hiring a coach for yourself? If so, you’ll want to listen to Ron as he shares some of the lessons he has learned. By hiring his own coach, he has discovered how to land the kind of clients he wants to be working with. The first and most important step is making sure that your ideal clients can find you. They have to have access to your ideas in a way that will resonate with them. By positioning yourself along their pathway, they can more easily connect with you. The second major tip Ron shares comes from his writing.   How To Get Your Writing Published Many consultants dream of publishing their ideas into books or on world-renowned websites such as Forbes.com and Harvard Business Review. If you’ve got ideas that you want to share with the world but don’t know where to start, this conversation is for you. Ron shares several effective ideas for getting published. First, you need to have ideas that matter. You need to be able to organize your ideas into insightful packages that make for a good read. An easy way to start is to base your ideas from the client’s perspective. Write about the challenges they are facing, and you’ll be that much closer to writing successfully. Once you have your ideas organized in a meaningful way, there are several channels that you can use to try to get your writing published. However, Ron warns, it takes a great deal of discipline. You have to be committed to writing regularly. You have to be committed to writing about the things that your clients care about, and above all else, you have to be incredibly patient. If you really want to get your voice heard, you need to hear Ron’s experiences and the tips he shares for staying committed to your writing over the long haul.   Building Credibility Within Your Network As we examine the overall benefits of writing books and online articles, Ron’s opinion on the importance of the two may surprise you. They’re both essential, but in addition to writing, in today’s world, you have to have more. A strong social media presence and taking on speaking engagements, including podcasts, will also contribute to your overall credibility. Building your credibility and social proof is essential to your success as an expert in your field of consulting. Magazines, ebooks, and articles all work together to provide a conversation base for you to have with your ideal clients. Each of these methods alone will not be enough to build your credibility, but working together they all cast a very wide net that will bring in your ideal clients. Relationships that start online can progress into your opportunities to work with the kinds of clients that you are seeking. Many consultants make the mistake of believing that it is the problem-solving expertise and smart solutions that make them valuable, but that mentality is wrong. As Ron’s first book The Value-Creating Consultant: How To Build and Sustain Lasting Client Relationships proves, the primary delivery mechanism of value is the relationship that you have with your client. There is no other approach to your work that will be as effective as forming meaningful, trusting relationships with your clients. It is essential that you continue to work your network and place your expertise in the path of those that you want to work with. That consistency that you work to maintain in the right places is critical to your consulting success.   Developing A Mindset of Discipline According to Ron, desperation was the initial key to his commitment to consistently producing high-quality work. That may seem like a joke, but if you’ve ever found yourself in a similar situation, you will understand what he means. Once he realized that he didn’t want to work with crazy people anymore, the decision was an easy one. He knew that he needed to make changes in his approach to securing clients, and the next step was investing in himself. By investing in his own career and success and hiring a coach, Ron was able to affect the changes that he needed to make. If you’re truly committed to making positive changes in your consulting work, you need to hear Ron’s story. Creating meaningful success does not come by doing the easy things. It comes from making the decision to change, dedicating yourself to the change, and then doing a lot of hard work. You will see rewards in your success if you can stay consistently committed to making it happen, and Ron is proof of that. You can learn more about his work at navalent.com, where you can access his blog, books, and information about upcoming training events. You can also obtain a copy of his free ebook Leading Transformation. And you can find the inspiration you’ve been looking for to find your consultant’s voice of authority and leadership in this episode of The Consulting Success Podcast with Ron Carucci.   Key Takeaways: [:17] Introducing Ron Carucci, artist turned successful global consultant and author. [6:01] How starting out small in the business led Ron to greater success. [7:57] Shaping Navalent into a successful company. [11:12] A look at a more rewarding compensation model. [11:58] All about Ron’s writing and the importance of his consulting and leadership books. [16:21] The impact of writing articles for Forbes.com. [17:46] Key tips for getting your writing published. [19:59] Building your credibility through writing, speaking, and social media. [22:40] Networking your way to success. [27:20] Steps to developing a mindset of discipline. [32:52] Connecting with Ron Carucci.   Mentioned in This Episode: Navalent The Value-Creating Consultant: How To Build and Sustain Lasting Client Relationships, by Ron A. Carucci and Toby J. Tetenbaum Relationships that Enable Enterprise Change: Leveraging the Client-Consultant Connection, by Ron A. Carucci and William A. Pasmore Rising To Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives, by Ron A. Carucci  and Eric C. Hansen Ron Carucci on Forbes.com Ron Carucci on Harvard Business Review Leading Transformation Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Consulting Success Community today: consultingsuccess.com

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