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Ross Paterson

President
XM Performance
Country or state 
United States
Available to 
North America
City 
Dallas-Fort Worth
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes

Personal Details

Bio

Ross has been leading, coaching and teaching in a wide range of

environments for 30 years. While leading in the Army’s legendary 101st

Airborne Division, at General Electric, in small businesses and non-profits

he has seen that competent leadership is the source of every success. XM

Performance was founded to help business owners and leaders move from

survive…to thrive.

In addition to his business interests, Ross founded and directs Global

Fusion, an international development non-profit. He also serves on the

Board of Directors for the Golden Triangle Rotary Club and is an Ironman

triathlete.

Current position (1)

President

XM Performance

Achievements (1)
Airborne Ranger
Degrees (1)
Mathematics
James Madison University
1985 to 1989

Presentations

Presentations (4)
Managing and Engaging Millennials

As millennials take over our workforce, understanding how to lead and manage them is essential to your leadership success. So, who are these millennials and what’s all the hype about? It might surprise you that participation trophies and social media are not the reason for concern. In this funny and honest presentation, you will learn:

• The Facts on Millennials
• How to Influence and Connect with Millennials
• Effective ways to manage and engage Millennials

Personality Styles and Effective Delegation

Getting things done effectively through others is critical to your leadership and business success. It takes more than “people” skills to be able to delegate effectively. This presentation will look at how you can lead your team better through understanding their personality styles and teach you how to develop a strong team.

Leadership Grit

All great leaders have one thing in common: grit. In this presentation Ross Paterson shows how you can unlock your potential through 4 practices that will sharpen your thinking, stretch your limits, and make you gritty.
Infantry Commander, Airborne Ranger, Leading Joint Ventures in GE, and Ironman Triathlete. Ross knows about tough assignments and leadership grit. With over 30 years of leadership and coaching experience, Ross delivers a compelling and interactive presentation that will challenge your thinking and unlock your potential.

How to Be a Business Ironman

Ross shares his experience training for and competing in an Ironman triathlon and how the lessons he learned on the journey tie into his business success. This entertaining and challenging presentation will leave you motivated to reach higher in business and in life.

• Overcome your fears
• Find the right partners
• Mind your P’s (Passion, Persistent, Positive, Patient)

Workshops (1)
DISC Assessment and Team Building Workshop
4 hours
(View workshop agenda)

Only 32% of employees in the U.S. are actively engaged at work. The other 68% are either not engaged, or actively disengaged.

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Books & Articles (1)

4 Big Ideas for Managing Millennials

Expertise (10)

Millennial Management Developing Millennial Employees Building effective teams unlocking full potential DISC for Team Development Small Business Development Hiring Top Talent Revenue Growth Building Teams
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Why choose me? 

Infantry Commander, Airborne Ranger, Rotarian, Serial Entrepreneur, and Ironman Triathlete.

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