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    Roger Connors

    Chairman and Co-founder

    Zero to Ten

    Key Takeaways

    • 1.He is a global authority on workplace accountability and the co-author of the New York Times bestseller, The Oz Principle.
    • 2.Connors has trained over a million people in more than 100 countries through his firms, Partners In Leadership and Zero to Ten.
    • 3.He developed the 'Three Tracks to Creating Greater Accountability' and 'Self-Directed Performance Coaching' methodologies.
    • 4.His work focuses on creating a 'Culture of Accountability' to help organizations achieve desired business results.

    About Roger

    Who is Roger Connors?

    Roger Connors is a distinguished management consultant, author, and co-founder of Zero to Ten, a firm dedicated to coaching and leadership training. He is widely recognized for his extensive contributions to the fields of workplace accountability and culture change, having co-authored four New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers. Connors has developed methodologies that have significantly impacted countless individuals and organizations globally, helping them achieve greater accountability and drive desired business outcomes.

    What is Roger Connors known for?

    Roger Connors is best known as a global authority on workplace accountability and culture change. His pioneering work includes co-founding Partners In Leadership (PIL) in 1989, a management consulting firm that trained over a million people in more than 100 countries. With his business partner, Tom Smith, Connors has authored an expansive body of knowledge on accountability, including the bestselling books The Oz Principle, Change the Culture, Change the Game, How Did That Happen?, and The Wisdom of Oz. He is also recognized for developing the "Three Tracks to Creating Greater Accountability" methodology, a systematic approach designed to empower individuals and organizations to achieve business results through enhanced accountability. Additionally, he co-founded Zero to Ten, where he developed and champions "Self-Directed Performance Coaching."

    What is Roger Connors's background and experience?

    Roger Connors holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting and an MBA with distinction from Brigham Young University. His career spans decades, marked by significant entrepreneurial and leadership roles. In 1989, he co-founded and served as CEO of Partners In Leadership, an international management consulting and training company. Under his leadership, PIL’s training materials were translated into 14 languages, and their methodologies were implemented by numerous Dow Jones Industrial Average and Fortune 50 companies. He also served as Area Vice President at Senn-Delaney Leadership Consulting, a Heidrick and Struggles company. In 2018, Connors co-founded Zero to Ten, where he currently serves as Chairman, focusing on coaching and leadership training. He also contributes to academia as a graduate faculty professional member (adjunct for the MBA program) at Utah Valley University's Woodbury School of Business. From 2004 to 2007, he served as President of the Washington Kennewick Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

    What topics does Roger Connors speak and write about?

    Roger Connors is a prolific author and speaker on critical topics such as workplace accountability, culture change, and organizational leadership. His books, including The Oz Principle, Change the Culture, Change the Game, and Get A Coach, Be A Coach, delve into practical strategies for fostering accountability at every organizational level. He frequently discusses how to accelerate culture change and create a "Culture of Accountability" that ensures effective execution of business strategies. Connors also explores the importance of self-directed performance coaching and how it can empower individuals and teams to achieve sustained improvement. His presentations and writings offer insights into leadership development, employee engagement, and strategic planning, making complex organizational concepts accessible and actionable.

    How does Roger Connors contribute to the Best Practice Institute?

    Roger Connors has contributed to the Best Practice Institute by sharing his expertise through webinars. He presented the webinar "Change the Culture, Change the Game," where he discussed how to accelerate culture change within organizations. This session provided valuable insights into creating a culture that ensures effective execution of business strategies and highlighted the importance of building a solid foundation of accountability. His contributions help BPI’s audience, including managers, directors, VPs, SVPs, and C-level executives, understand and apply key culture management tools essential for successfully accelerating culture change and fostering a Culture of Accountability within their own organizations.

    Background & Perspective

    Background and Career

    Roger Connors holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting and an MBA with distinction from Brigham Young University. In 1989, he co-founded Partners In Leadership (PIL), where he served as CEO. Under his leadership, PIL grew into an international management consulting firm whose methodologies were implemented by numerous Dow Jones Industrial and Fortune 50 companies. He previously served as Area Vice President at Senn-Delaney Leadership Consulting.

    In 2018, Connors co-founded Zero to Ten, a coaching and leadership training firm where he serves as Chairman. He is also an adjunct faculty member for the MBA program at Utah Valley University's Woodbury School of Business.

    Areas of Expertise

    Roger Connors is a recognized authority on workplace accountability, culture change, and organizational leadership. His work focuses on helping individuals and organizations drive business results through systematic accountability. His specialties include:

    • Workplace Accountability
    • Culture Change
    • Organizational Leadership
    • Team Performance
    • Executive Coaching
    • Self-Directed Performance Coaching
    • Strategic Planning
    • Leadership Development

    Authored Books and Methodologies

    Connors has co-authored four New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling books, including:

    • The Oz Principle
    • Change the Culture, Change the Game
    • How Did That Happen?
    • The Wisdom of Oz

    He is the developer of the "Three Tracks to Creating Greater Accountability," a systematic approach for achieving results, and "Self-Directed Performance Coaching," a methodology for empowering teams.

    Areas of Expertise

    Workplace AccountabilityCulture ChangeOrganizational LeadershipTeam PerformanceExecutive CoachingSelf-Directed Performance CoachingStrategic PlanningLeadership Development

    Research Topics

    LeadershipCultureChange ManagementWorkplace PsychologyOrganizational Development

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