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Thomas Willis

Co-Founder at Phoenix Performance Partners

Detroit Metropolitan Area, United States

CEOs & School Superintendents partner with us to create exceptional cultures in 5-months by
1) increasing employee engagement
2) improving financial performance
3) accelerating innovation


Proof:

+ 5-Star Google Ratings: https://tinyurl.com/yyuxb9cp

+ We Promise Results: www.phoenixperform.com

+ Over 60 LInkedIn recommendations below

...this is the best investment I have made in my time as Superintendent. Tom is genuine and as committed to our kids as we are.
~ Dennis McDavid, Superintendent, Berkley Public Schools


Outcomes:

Mission-drive CEOs create exceptional Cultures in 5-months with our Transformational Framework®

Personal engagement is fostered throughout the organization:
+ People in the organization live a common purpose that is superior to individual agendas.
+ People throughout the organization have the authority to make decisions.
+ People take initiative to fulfill their responsibilities and produce results.

A culture of innovation is created and fueled by personal growth:
+ Leaders see their jobs as helping their people grow and use supportive (not punitive) accountability to support personal growth and accomplishment.
+ Coaching is the norm in relationships and fosters personal and organizational growth.

A culture of inclusion is advanced and amplifies teamwork:
+ Inclusion: people actively invite the contribution and participation of others with diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives.
+ Departmental “silos” are breached.
+ Open communication exists throughout the organization, unimpeded by organizational rank.
+ Confronting difficult issues is accepted as necessary to produce forward movement and is conducted in a manner that strengthens interpersonal relationships.


Background:

~ School Superintendent and CEO

~ PricewaterhouseCoopers Consultant

~ Intel Corporation Engineer


Education:

~ University of Notre Dame | MBA {3.98 GPA}

~ University of Michigan | BS in Engineering

~ CTI & International Coach Federation (ICF) | Professional Certified Coach


Author:

"The Great Engagement: How CEO's Create Exceptional Cultures"


tom@phoenixperform.com ? 313 445-8976

Available For: Advising, Consulting, Speaking
Travels From: Detroit
Speaking Topics: Servant Leadership in 2024, Supportive Accountability

Thomas Willis Points
Academic 5
Author 67
Influencer 85
Speaker 10
Entrepreneur 20
Total 187

Points based upon Thinkers360 patent-pending algorithm.

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Company Information

Company Type: Company
Business Unit: Business Consulting
Theatre: America
Minimum Project Size: $25,000+
Average Hourly Rate: $300+
Number of Employees: 11-50
Company Founded Date: 1992
Media Experience: 15 Years
Last Media Training: 01/01/2024
Last Media Interview: 01/01/2024

Areas of Expertise

Business Continuity
Business Strategy
Careers
Change Management
Coaching 35.79
Creativity
Culture 31.47
Customer Experience
EdTech 31.58
Education
Entrepreneurship 31.28
FinTech
Future of Work
Healthcare
Innovation
IT Leadership 32.42
Leadership 31.23
Management 30.44
Project Management
Startups
Sustainability

Industry Experience

Engineering & Construction
Healthcare
Higher Education & Research
Other
Professional Services

Publications

1 Article/Blog
Leaders: what gets in the way of creativity?
LinkedIn
July 07, 2020
One of the ways that it is “lonely at the top” as a leader is that people tend to look to you to innovate.

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Tags: Culture, Leadership

1 Book
THE GREAT ENGAGEMENT
Lioncrest Publishing
January 23, 2024
Extraordinary organizations have extraordinary cultures. Fully engaged team members find personal meaning in their jobs-and in the company. Driven by a sense of purpose, they feel responsible, and accountable, for results. Personal development becomes the primary driver of organizational growth, leading to significant improvements in retention, quality, and profitability.

In the wake of the Great Resignation, it's more apparent than ever that an engaging culture is the ultimate competitive advantage. Now, in this culmination of over thirty years of experience helping thousands of CEOs create extraordinary cultures through transformational leadership, CEOs Tom Willis and Brad Zimmerman have crafted the ultimate CEO's guide to creating high-performance organizations.

If you're a leader who believes that the key to growth lies in unlocking your team's full potential-helping every employee identify, develop, and contribute their greatest strengths to the organization-The Great Resignation Engagement offers a refreshingly practical and pragmatic approach that's both actionable and effective.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

1 Founder
Phoenix Performance Partners
1992
May 01, 1992
CEOs & School Superintendents call us for 3 reasons:

➀ To dramatically improve their team’s performance
➁ To foster exceptional organizational cultures
➂ We guarantee results

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Tags: EdTech, Entrepreneurship, IT Leadership

1 Journal Publication
90% of Strategic Plans Fail…
Phoenix Performance Partners
February 06, 2024
The Other 10% Live Their Strategy!

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Tags: Coaching, Leadership

1 Keynote
Unlock Peak Performance: 3 Tools to Building Engaged Teams with Transformational Leadership
Phoenix Performance Partners
March 11, 2024
Imagine a world where your team:
Thrives, energized by their work and purpose-driven to achieve extraordinary results.
Innovates relentlessly, fueled by a culture of collaboration and trust.
Stays resilient through challenges, united by a shared vision and unwavering commitment.

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Tags: Culture, Leadership, Management

2 Podcasts
Tom Willis in conversation with Lisa Tromba
Culture Eats Everything Podcast
April 25, 2024

Tom Willis in conversation with Lisa Tromba
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In this episode of the Culture Eats Everything podcast, Tom dives deep into understanding cognitive and emotional biases that affect rational leadership with Lisa Tromba (Managing Partner and Co-Founder at Luisi Tromba Advisors). They discuss the intricacies of "mind knots," exploring how these biases impact decision-making, team dynamics, and organizational culture. Through real-life examples and expert insights, they unpack strategies to recognize and navigate these mental shortcuts, offering a five-step process to enhance leadership effectiveness and optimize organizational success.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

Kevin Davis in conversation with Jay DeFruscio
Culture Eats Everything Podcast
April 15, 2024

Kevin Davis in conversation with Jay DeFruscio
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In this episode of "Culture Eats Everything," we delve into the profound impact of leadership, culture, and talent management with Jay DeFruscio, an esteemed figure overseeing education in Philadelphia. From coaching in the NBA to guiding a vast network of schools, Jay shares his journey and insights on building strong teams, emphasizing character over credentials, and staying true to the mission of Catholic education. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on the essence of leadership in nurturing both organizational culture and individual growth.

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Tags: Coaching, Culture, Leadership

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