Outfocus

“A high-impact read! Adams lays out a road map to shift from management to leadership by harnessing the power of collaboration. In a post-COVID world, the ability to build resilient, adaptive organizations—and leverage a performance platform for effective meeting management, robust decision-making, and impactful reporting—will determine success. Whether you are new to executive management or embarking on an innovative leadership venture, there is something here for everyone.” —Shannon Lundquist Senior Partner and Federal Account Leader, Deloitte Canada

“Insightful and compelling, this book puts into perspective what it takes to effectively compete in the modern era. Adams succinctly captures the leadership challenge of the twenty-first century and then artfully explains how optimizing collaboration will maximize performance and move an organization closer toward excellence. A must-read for any executive who aspires to be a great leader. If this book doesn’t motivate you to do everything possible to OUTFOCUS competitors, nothing will.” —Vincent Zandvliet Former IBM Global Managing Director

“If you lead, then you should read OUTFOCUS! This book takes our understanding of leadership to a whole new level. Adams describes in vivid detail the challenges executives face managing in the never-fast-enough workplace of today. Coining the phrase “on-the-fly leadership” to represent how leaders lead, Adams presents a disruptive approach that redefines how we think, act, and work in team environments to drive results. To say this book is a game-changer is an understatement; it’s a mindset changer.” —Barbara Miller Former VP Global Sourcing and Data Management, AmerisourceBergen

“Simplify workplace complexity! This is the overarching message carried throughout the book. Regardless of the industry or size of the company, Adams puts forth a recipe for achieving better and more consistent results. Readers will find themselves rising above the endless noise and the mind-numbing minutiae as they turn the pages and learn how to lead teams with calculated and deliberate action. Enabling focus, alignment, accountability, and nimble decision-making, Bill’s approach with his Performance Automation Platform is emblematic of the future of work.” —Dan Taylor President, Guidacent Consulting