The Difference Between a Great Executive and a Transformative Leader

Many businesses have been founded or nurtured by great executives who focused on the business’s current strengths and made the most of them. Then there are the companies that were fortunate enough to fall into the hands of a great, transformative leader. These are the ones that are decades old, continue to evolve, and meet the ever-changing needs of their customers or find a way to appeal to an entirely new customer base.

For example, Henry Ford was not present when the first car was built. His passion was not the building of cars but the creation of a process that would transform the automobile from a luxury item attainable only by the very rich into a product that would enrich the lives of the general public. His vision was to transform the nearly new auto industry. The result of this transformative leader is what we all enjoy today: cars that are affordable to just about anyone. At Potere Search, we are striving to become the transformative leader in the recruiting industry with our Dual Match System. By extension, we aim to connect our clients with the transformative leaders who will help them scale their business from $25 million to $100 million, ultimately aiming for $500 million or more.

What Makes A Transformative Leader?

While great executives know their business and industry to the last detail, a transformative leader also has that same intimate understanding of people. They are capable of inspiring each person in a company to do their best to move the company forward. They possess a keen ability to know what will motivate employees and management to new levels. Leading by example and working side by side with the team they are leading works well. Others sense when it is time to step back and allow workers’ autonomy and innovation to exceed expectations.

A transformative leader is never in fear of change and often embraces it, as a lack of change can result in stagnation. They encourage curiosity and questions instead of being intimidated by them. In addition, they are quick to offer praise and reward hard work with recognition and appreciation. Transformative leaders not only have the vision to see the future of a business, but they also often recognize potential in a person or team that far exceeds what the team or person felt was possible or present.

Finding The Transformational Leader For Your Business

Your leadership team might be filled with great executives who have turned your small company or start-up into a leader in your industry. But they are only focused on the current operations and conditions facing the business. When you are ready to exceed the limitations of what you see and have today, it will take a leader who can see into the future and chart a course that will allow your business to scale and often scale rapidly to transform from $25 million to $100 million, and ultimately $500 million or more.

Who would not want to take that next leap of faith and see the true potential of their business? But that process can appear nearly impossible when you are literally searching the world for that one person who will perfectly mesh with your existing leadership team and chart your course to a $500 million or billion-dollar company. That is where the decades of expertise and skill of the Potere Search team come into the mix. Our process involves carefully evaluating your needs, nearly every aspect of your business’s function, and the needs, skills, and capabilities of the greatest transformative leaders on the planet. When we reach out to you with a 10-point match, be prepared to confidently take the next big step toward the scalability and success you once dreamed could be your reality. Our 95% Dual Match Rate and 92% success rate are proven facts that this can work for your business.

accounting & financing
Title Company Time to Hire
Accounting Manager A mid-market healthcare provider with national operations 43 days
Head of Finance An ed-tech business with significant M&A activity. 64 days
Tax Manager A mature global manufacturer with a significant market share. 38 days
AR Manager An ed-tech business with significant M&A activity. 46 days
Senior Financial Analyst A rapidly expanding home services business with national operations 48 days
Senior Financial Analyst A rapidly expanding home services business with national operations 46 days
Assistant Controller A rapidly expanding home services business with national operations 56 days
Director of Finance A rapidly expanding home services business with national operations 39 days
Corporate Controller A fast-growing technology services business with global operations 59 days
Senior Accountant An industry-leading professional services business with national operations 36 days
Corporate Controller A fast-growing SaaS business serving tech companies with global operations. 38 days