Synopsis
Capitalizing on their combined years of experience in general management and consulting, authors Max Isaac and Anton McBurnie have defined a framework that helps organizations understand the importance of leadership and group dynamics. The Third Circle explores the balance between sound strategy, superior execution and effective interaction, with a focus on the need to enhance leadership and teamwork.This book will take you through the development of individual mastery and leadership, by understanding and building on your personal strengths and by managing and/or compensating for your blind spots. It will also help you discover how group dynamics influence behavior and overall organizational success. The ultimate goal is to create an environment that promotes continuous personal and professional growth.
About the Author
Max Isaac is the CEO of 3Circle Partners. He brings a depth of knowledge and experience from his career in general management and consulting in North America, Europe and Asia. Max has assisted CEOs and senior leaders within client organizations with the design and implementation of Interaction Planning processes, team based organizational development programs, and Lean Six Sigma initiatives. Prior to moving into the field of organizational development, Max was the CFO for the Retail Division within The Molson's Organization, where he took a lead role in growing the business to over $1 billion in revenues, doubling its size in four years through acquisitions and internal growth. Max is the co-author of Close the Interaction Gap, The Third Circle - Interactions That Drive Results, Setting Teams Up for Success, and A Guide to Team Roles. He is also the contributing author of the Organizational Change sections of Mike George's books Lean Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma for Service. Max is a registered CPA, CA. in Canada. His undergraduate degree was earned at Witwatersrand University, South Africa. Anton McBurnie has developed a unique international perspective from working in, and consulting to, organizations in Europe, Asia and North America. He has a wealth of experience in the areas of effective leadership, team performance and achieving sustainable results with a specific focus on how the Executive & Senior Teams of an organization drive success in these areas. Co-author of Close The Interaction Gap and The Third Circle: Interactions That Drive Results, Anton is a strong communicator who can motivate and bring diverse teams together to achieve a common goal. His current role with 3Circle Partners includes consulting and advising select client organizations, business development and overseeing international growth. His career has taken him from marketing and brand management positions with Proctor & Gamble in the UK, and Consol Glass in South Africa to general management roles with L'Oreal in France, Hong Kong and Japan. Before moving into consulting, Anton's previous positions in North America included Managing Director of the Canadian affiliate of Estée Lauder Cosmetics; President of Sparks.com, an Internet start-up; and C.O.O. of Premier Salons International, a 1500-unit retail chain of beauty salons. Anton earned his MBA from the London Business School and his BSc in Zoology & Psychology from the University of Exeter, England.
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