Controlled Chaos: From Idea to Impact in 10 Simple Steps (Paperback)

Discover the surprising secrets that will help you build a winning team around your goals, a team that embraces the chaos and uses it to its advantage.Can the chaos of change and uncertainty be controlled to turn an idea into impact? You bet!Whether you aspire to your first leadership position or you are a seasoned pro, you must deal with the constant pressure of chaos. Fortunately, there are steps you can take that not only help you restore order, but also help you thrive against the competition.In Controlled Chaos: From Idea to Impact in 10 Simple Steps you'll learn: -What it takes to form a team from nothing, and how quickly a team can fall apart-The key team structures you'll find today-How to recognize the four types of leaders, what you want to be, and what you don't want to be-The formula to properly create your goals and your strategic plan-Why accepting challenges while getting over yourself is critical to your team-The key to leverage your leadership with scheduled meetings-Why having a bad agenda is an unnecessary mistake-The strategy to motivate via storytelling-Three magic questions that are critical to building your team-How to create a strategy briefing and why it's an essential communication tool-Why it is a big mistake to not have an organizational chart-Why it's critical to decide, direct, or develop every moment you haveMatt Kunz has built teams around ideas all his life. From the age of six he recruited his friends to build tree houses and run sporting events. As a boy scout, he ran his troop for two and a half years before achieving the rank of Eagle. He challenged his football coaches as a walk-on at the University of Notre Dame. He did the same to a CEO of a Fortune 500 company. He worked for, owned, and consulted with small businesses. He coached football for seven years. He has given speeches in front of crowds as large as 18,000 people. He ran for public office against a sitting incumbent and won. He started church committees and spent three years as the president of a high-achieving non-profit. He governed on a Council of 37,000 residents, helping manage a budget of $25,000,000. He has gained a lot of wisdom with his hands-on leadership experience, learning from his mistakes and his successes. Controlled Chaos: From Idea to Impact in 10 Simple Steps is a compilation of those lessons. It will guide you to make an impact in the world today.