Solve real problems.

Make real progress.

 
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For over 30 years, Melissa Hess has built a reputation for developing teams that deliver excellence every day. Now, she teaches others the skills to create high-performance teams. With Melissa, you’ll build leaders at every level of your organization and address the challenges in team dynamics, project management, and operational leadership that have limited your potential.

 
If I do my job right, your job gets easier.
 

What’s holding you back?

 
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    • Determine whether you have a people problem or a process problem (hint: it's probably both).  

    • Design processes to remove bottlenecks and resolve conflicts.  

    • Optimize workflows to deliver successful outcomes.  

    • Build leaders at every level of your organization, harness their core competencies, and entrust them with decision-making power.  

    • Set people up for success and challenge them to bring out their best.  

    • Attract and retain a pipeline of exceptional talent.

  • • Define the root cause problem and establish clear deliverables. 

    • Develop and execute a plan that meets expectations for budget and timeline.  

    • Learn to anticipate and mitigate issues before they derail a project. 

    • Forge high levels of trust and have fun (yes, fun is a skill). 

    • Engage in productive conflict.   

    • Leverage your talent to accomplish more than anyone thought possible.

 

What our clients say:

 
 
 
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Trusted by leaders in:

The Executive Lift Process 

 
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• Listen to every stakeholder.  

• Learn through observation, discussion, and analysis.  

• Lead by example. 

 

Click here to learn more about Executive Lift’s values. 

 

Data Driven Results

 
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Executive Lift client feedback:


How aware are you of your personal style and impact on others?


I am comfortable addressing conflict and can do it effectively to achieve a positive outcome:


I am able to adapt to change and have tools to manager the stress that comes with change.