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

The Value Builder System™

Certified Value Builder | Trusted Business Advisor | M&A Advisor

Indiana Business Advisors

Since 1981 and in over 2,100 transactions, IBA advisors have served as the business intermediaries and strategists to facilitate the entire purchase transaction for manufacturing, distribution and service companies, from Main Street to the lower middle market.

We bring investment banking level of professionalism to small and midsized businesses.

Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor | Transaction Engagement Leader

Accretive Value Advisors, LLC

We have a proven process to improve the business quality from the inside out.  The result is a less risky company with much higher value. 

Our Process helps companies double or even triple in value without increasing revenue.

CEO  |  Value Growth Advisor

B2B CFO Partners, LLC

Partner in the largest US firm providing CFO and business transition/exit services to small and medium sized businesses.  Trusted business advisor to high growth companies.

Partner | CFO | Business Advisor | Mergers and Acquisitions Advisor

Hanover Group

Member of senior management team and principal in various real estate limited partnerships.  Significant experience and expertise in the areas of capital structure, debt placement, raising equity and investor relations.

CFO | Business Advisor | Operational Leader | Financial expert

Hart Financial Corporation

Founder and CEO of  the largest Indiana-based network of deferred deposit loan branches.  Opened new stores as well as executed a roll-up strategy via 3 acquisitions, eventually operating 27 branch locations.

CEO  |  Corporate Development  | Financial and Operational Leader 

Capital Acceptance Corporation

Co-founder of this captive finance company. Responsiblities included new market development, national account management, and all consumer insurance activities.

Vice President | Entrepreneur | Business Development Leader | Financial Expert 

Hanover Marine, Inc.

Led acquisition of a destination resort marina specializing in houseboat vacations located in Campbellsville, KY. Designed new product, entered the luxury category, tripled revenue, and sold the company.

CEO  |  Business Acquisition | Operational Leader | Financial Expert | Exit and Succession Planner

Continental Bank, NA

Secured mandates, represented clients to potential investors, negotiated and closed deals totaling over $325 million. Also experienced in construction lending and as a commercial lending officer with specialization in acquisition financing of middle-market companies.

Associate Director, Real Estate Capital Markets | M&A Finance | Financial Expert

Whether your goal is to sell your business right away, or work to improve the business valuation over the next 24-36 months, I have proven processes to deliver the results you want.

In an uncertain world, I help business owners focus on the 100% controllable factors that protect and strengthen their enterprise, making it much easier to sell or transition.

I help my clients improve the business quality from the inside out.  The result is a stronger, less risky company with much higher value.  We will give you options to sell the business now, or use a blueprint to create maximum value and wealth. 

This quantifiable process helps companies double or even triple in value over a 24 month period, without increasing revenue.

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