Chad Hayward
Bill,
I’ve known many life coaches and leadership consultants and have a great deal of respect for them, but I chose to spend time with you because I saw a certain centeredness that is rare among leaders. I also appreciated the fact that your experience mirrored mine in that we both have run associations.
Two things stand out for me after reflecting on our day together. First, you took the time to truly get to know me as a whole person rather than simply a specific mix of strengths, weaknesses and accomplishments (although you were very aware of all of the above). Second, based on some pre-meeting conversations, you came armed with tools to help me understand where I was at in my leadership journey as well as how to deal with specific issues I was facing. You walked me through five or six simple written models, and they were absolute gold–well thought out, and specific to my situation. I remember thinking that after seeing these models, I’d love to know what else you have!
Interestingly, after being with you, I was able to use what I learned with my board chair, who has a strong strategic sense. After a couple of conversations with him, he commented, “Your time with your leadership consultant has really paid off”. It was a high compliment, both to you and to me.
Thank you for your insight, your time, and your ongoing interest in me.
Chad Hayward
Executive Director
Accord Network