I equip accidental leaders with the leadership confidence, team-building expertise, and business acumen they need to build successful companies - No MBA required.

Decision Breakdown happens when a good decision falls apart after the meeting. People leave with different interpretations, priorities start multiplying, and the team is not moving in the same direction.

I coach senior leaders in 10 to 100-person organizations to lead with clarity and confidence under pressure and turn decisions into clear direction and follow through.

We do that by building practical leadership frameworks leaders actually use:

- Clear strategic direction and priorities that stay focused long enough to follow through

- Leadership team meeting rhythms that drive decisions, commitment, ownership, and follow through

- Delegation and accountability that stick so you are not the bottleneck

- Stronger leadership presence, confidence, and self-awareness when the stakes are high

- Consistent talking points so staff, peers, and board hear the same message

My approach is practical and calm. We clarify the decision, confirm the direction, and leave the meeting aligned on talking points, ownership, and next steps. Debate well in the room. Leave the room aligned. Even if you are only 75% in agreement, you are 100% committed.

I bring 25 years leading in Fortune 500 companies and 8 years coaching senior leaders and teams to show you how to keep your team aligned and improve follow through.

Craig P. Anderson

I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions. I have goals for 2026, but I’m not issuing myself big ultimatums this week. In fact, I’m taking a week’s vacation, so I will go radio silent on professional socials tomorrow.

What I do like, though, is a good word for the year. 

As I reflected on 2025, one thing I noted was that I got away from the details of too many things. I always know what I need to do, but I’m not great at always doing it. But I’m always thinking about my goals and whether I will hit them. (Some I did, some I didn’t.)

Over the holidays, I heard a great Nick Saban quote to the effect of: "Don’t focus on outcomes; focus on process." The details matter. Execution matters.

So, my word for 2026 is “Discipline.”

Doing the things that need to be done. Executing the processes that lead to my and my client’s success.

Do you have a word for the year? What is it?

Executive Leadership Coach | Turn Decisions into Clear Direction and Aligned Execution | Working with Senior Leaders in 10 to 100-Person Organizations | Clarity, Alignment, Accountability, Confidence

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The future of International School of Indiana is so bright. It’s my honor to be an alumni parent, board member, and incoming board president.

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This morning, alongside ISI students, families, faculty, staff, and community supporters, we publicly launched the third capital campaign in the International School of Indiana's 31-year history: ONE Future. This $14 million campaign is a transformative effort that celebrates our school's remarkable journey and charts a bold course for its future. 

In addition to sharing our exciting plans for the future, we also announced that, in partnership with the campaign co-chairs, we've raised $12.1 million of the $14 million goal during the silent phase!

To read more about ONE Future, click here: https://lnkd.in/gJXQSkuM

This year, I spent 484 hours coaching senior leaders through new roles, tough decisions, and high-stakes change.

The biggest lesson: the decision is rarely the problem. Decision breakdown occurs after the meeting when priorities, talking points, and follow-through are inconsistent.

In 2026, my work is simple: help leaders move from Decision to Aligned Execution, so their teams leave meetings clear, committed, and able to act.

If you’re stepping into a new role or leading a major change and feel decisions are starting to drift, book a 25-minute Executive Strategy Call. We’ll clarify what matters, identify the cause of the breakdown, and map a 30-day plan.

Book a call with the link in the first comment.

Avoid Decision Breakdown in 2026

Such a great experience to be on the Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front with Simon Kardynal, CD, MA.

We discussed all things leadership, from the importance of mentors to the importance of providing better leadership training after promotions.

 https://lnkd.in/eUUNRC22

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E102 – Preparing for Leadership featuring Craig P. Anderson

University of Florida

Dual Career Program Director

UF Office of Professional and Workforce Development

Business Development Manager

Edfinancial Services

Regional Director, Sales and Marketing, Midwest

Edamerica

Regional Director

Salt Lake Community College

Director, Workforce Training and Education

Apollo Education Group

Manage business development sales team. 5 Territory Directors and over 100 FTE. Territory consisted of Chicago, south to Missouri and all points west. 
We built relationships with companies across the region to provide educational support to our clients. We are the educational leader in improving and educating America's workforce.
Over 750 clients in market with an employee reach of 15.5 million.
Managed budget of nearly 16 million.

Vice President- West Region, Workforce Solutions

SALLIE MAE CORPORATION

Officer, Private Credit Sales and Training
Led three sales teams responsible for 4,500 school university relationships and generating federal and private student loans. Manage budget of $1.4 million and combined team sales of $1.7 billion. Lead sales training for entire organization nationwide. Develop and expand student loan market share nationwide.  
Achieved 145% of goal in 2009 for federal loan volume.
Built first inside sales team during organizational restructuring; Created annual savings of nearly $24 million through improved efficiency of staffing and use of resources 
Delivered 15 training sessions nationwide on organization's courses, including "Leading the Sallie Mae  Way" and "Selling the Sallie Mae Way." 
Plan, coordinate and execute biannual 2-day national sales meeting. Survey results from last meeting indicated that 94% of participants felt that they were better prepared for the upcoming selling season as a result of the meeting.

Vice President

College Loan Corporation

Served as member of Sales Management Team to create the strategy, recruit top-performing sales team, and increase market share in federal student loan business. Assisted with creating company publications and correspondence.

Senior Vice President

Nellie Mae

Oversaw approximately 1000 accounts across various states, primarily AL,GA,FL,IL, LA, OH, TN and TX. Launched new products, trained new sales representatives, and served as member of Sales Management Team to create the strategy for the entire brand nationwide, from marketing to new products. Managed all custom-priced deals throughout region as well as budget of $2.5 million.

Vice President- Regional Sales Manager

Promoted Nellie Mae brand and loan programs across Southern and Southwest regions. Worked with schools via phone contacts and through campus visits to determine loan needs. Maintained account records, sales-automation system, and thorough understanding of loan delivery in marketplace. Contributed to developing new products for marketplace. Developed annual marketing plan.

Regional Account Executive

Texas Wesleyan University

Private liberal arts university with over 3,200 students.

Director of Admission

Developed and implemented marketing plan for undergraduate admissions. Recruited freshman class and supervised 10 staff members. Managed department budget and trained staff.  
•	Established Weekend University education program for adult students ; enrolled 135+ students in first semester, surpassing original goal of 75.

Developed and implemented marketing plan for undergraduate admissions. Recruited freshman class and supervised 10 staff members. Managed department budget and trained staff.  
Established weekend program for adult students at Texas Wesleyan University; enrolled 135+ students
 in first semester, surpassing original goal of 75.

Director of Weekend University Admissions

Top-performing executive offering 20+ years of successful experience in positions of progressive responsibility. Expertise in consistently developing new business and outperforming revenue goals in all market and economic conditions through innovative, customer-driven and solutions-focused strategies. Effective in developing business plans, marketing strategies and bringing new products to market. Proven leader well versed in recruiting, training, and developing teams of professionals. Exceptional rapport- and relationship-building skills. Polished communicator talented in customizing conversation to address specific needs of client. Very resourceful and able to access key decision makers

Specialties: ► Territory Management & Development	► Account Management / Retention	► High-Impact Presentations
► New Market Penetration		► Team Building / Management		► Sales Training & Mentoring
► Start-Up / Turnaround			► Change Management			► Profit Growth Strategies 
► New Product Launch / Rollout		► Brand Management			► Creative / Strategic Selling

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