Why Focused Teams Perform Better - Ascent Global Logistics, Chief Strategy Officer, David Ross
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Why do some teams get results and others struggle? Often it’s focus! Just consider if it's easy to get 10 things done or just one, yet so many leaders split their team’s attention across too many projects. I host David Ross, Chief Strategy Officer at Ascent Global Logistics, who shares a powerful strategy to focus your team and entire business to generate big results. David also serves as Executive Vice President at Roadrunner, serves on the Board of Directors of Global Crossing Airlines, and serves as an Advisor to project44. Prior to his current roles, Mr. Ross was Managing Director and Group Head of Stifel’s Global Transportation and Logistics. During his 20-year sell-side analyst career, his awards included ranking #1 in stock picking multiple times in the Wall Street Journal's Best on the Street Analysts Survey and in Financial Times/StarMine America’s Top Analysts report. Before joining Stifel in 2005, he worked at Legg Mason, RailWorks, and Deutsche Banc Alex Brown. Mr. Ross received his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University. In addition, he serves on the Ubuntu Council for the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) and on the Board of Directors for The Fountainhead Residency and the Humane Society of Greater Miami. ---- This episode is brought to you by Ascent Logistics Ascent Global Logistics enhances your business by keeping your global supply chain moving. They do it by moving with precision around the globe. Powered by its proprietary PEAK Technology marketplace and backed its own airline and dedicated truck fleet, Ascent expedites your shipments. Whether you are a Fortune 500 company or a small business, Ascent's logistics experts simplify your most complicated freight challenges. Ascent is your premier logistics partner. Learn how Ascent can solve your supply chain challenges by visiting https://ascentlogistics.com/ (ascentlogistics.com ) ----- LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-ross-2709b3136/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-ross-2709b3136/) Company Link: https://ascentlogistics.com/ (https://ascentlogistics.com/) What You’ll Discover in this Episode: How passion for art informs his leadership approach. What he learned about leadership as a #1 stock picker on Wall Street. What really makes a company successful. The one thing that tells you if a company will underperform. His secret to identifying companies that are on the rise… that has nothing to do with a spreadsheet. Why you can benefit from disorder. How volatility can become your “friend”. Two questions to help your team become Anti-Fragile. ----- Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben Fanning https://www.benfanning.com/speaker/ (Speaking and Training inquires) https://followbenonyoutube.com (Subscribe to my Youtube channel) https://www.linkedin.com/in/benfanning/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/benfanning1/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/BenFanning1 (Twitter)
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