Jim Collins said, "the ability to get and keep enough of the right people" is the ultimate throttle on growth for any great company. This is where Mr. Claude Kershner comes in - a disciplined and reliable leader with a passion for building successful private and non-profit organizations.As a scholar, Claude is dedicated to purposeful study and evidence-based solutions. He specializes in developing and implementing strategies in change management, brand development, culture building, project management, leader-member exchange principles, and process improvement. His experience lies in SME venture creation and scaling with ownership and equity interest.Claude has a proven track record of success, having launched three companies and managed businesses ranging from 40 to 100 associates with revenue up to $12 million. He adopts a lean startup methodology when launching ventures, and when managing businesses through growth and maturity phases, he empowers high-impact leaders in smaller, agile teams.As an expert in motivation, servant leadership, and influence that leads to strategic execution, Claude has implemented spinouts, heavyweight teams, traction (EOS) implementation & management, and exceeded profit goals to attract investors. He has successfully handled high-pressure situations such as termination of key executives or high-level managers, company due diligence projects, company transitions, front-line associate communication, and division turnarounds.Claude's business philosophy centers around creating value through positive cash flow and nurturing people through coaching, teaching, culture building, and vision casting. He has a proven ability to build companies with human and data-based systems that gather accurate information to take the initiative and make quality decisions. His unique blend of expertise, leadership, and passion make him an ideal candidate for any executive recruiting search.