Services and Training
The ABC Formula of Leadership™ Course Overview
The ABC Formula of Leadership™ Course
Most people move into leadership roles based on their technical skills. They rarely have the benefit of formal training to develop their skills to take their competence to the next level. Instead, they learn or are learning by the most expensive way possible. They’re enrolled in the “School of Hard Knocks.”
There is a better way to develop leaders using key principles and strategies that have universal applications. In this course, you’ll learn 7 core competencies in leadership that have stood the test of time across all sizes and types of organizations.
Executive Coaching Overview Video
In House Training and Facilitation Live Video
For in house training, bring in an ABS trainer. We offer customized applications in formats ranging from 3 hours to 2 days. Topics include how to:
- Communicate Effectively
- Manage Performance
- Serve Well
- Create Hi Performance Teamwork
- Negotiate Breakthroughs
- Sell Professionally
- Enhance Customer Focus & Loyalty
- Strategize, Plan, and Execute
- Use Time as One of Your Most Valuable Assets
For an outsider’s perspective with insider’s knowledge, bring in an ABS facilitator to guide your team. Sessions are held from half day to multi-day formats with follow up. Facilitated session topics include:
- Strategic Planning
- Organizational Clarity
- Brainstorm Innovations
- Find Solutions (instead of problem-solve!)
- Build Teamwork
- Manage Conflict
- Target Market
Bring in Bill Cole to Speak or Train for your Organization
Bill Cole is an internationally-respected professional speaker, trainer, executive coach, and strategic advisor. A professional speaker since 1985, Bill was the 1990-92 President of the Sacramento Chapter of the International Federation of Professional Speakers and was honored as their 1992 Chapter Member of the Year. He’s spoken to thousands of business owners, managers, and executives on a variety of business-related topics. His keynotes include: The ABC Formula & the Core Value of Service, The ABC Formula of Sales™, The ABC Formula of Leadership™, How to Be a Goal-Getter Instead of just a Goal-Setter, and Use Time as One of Your Most Valuable Assets.
With more than thirty years of professional experience, Bill’s recognized expertise in building and leading effective business organizations led him to found Advanced Business Solutions, Inc. He currently serves as President and CEO. His skills include strategic planning, market targeting, organizational development, operational effectiveness, sales strategy, negotiations, and customer focus. Bill’s customized seminars and workshops are top-rated. His mission is to “positively impact people’s lives.” Get a copy of his book: The ABC Formula: Building Your Life’s Enduring Core Values.
Bill Cole’s background is multi-dimensional. He was an accomplished athlete and coach, a professional musician and an educator before developing an interest in management, operational systems, and organizational development. His experience includes an international consulting assignment to a national educational radio and television network living as well as key management positions in a national restaurant chain, a high technology company, a national business development consulting firm, and a franchised international training organization.
Bill enjoys staying in shape, classical and jazz music, plus traveling with his wife, Kristy. They were married in 1973. He’s chaired several non profit boards including the California Wind Orchestra and is currently a church elder for Epiclesis: An Ancient-Future Faith Community and board member of the Ancient-Future Faith Network.
