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Onboarding Is Your Moment of Maximum Influence.
Don’t Waste It.
Most executive onboarding resources focus on avoiding mistakes.
This field guide is different.
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The First Nine Months in Your New Role are Precious!
Most executive onboarding resources focus on getting up to speed quickly—navigating politics, avoiding early missteps, or surviving the “first 90 days.” But the real opportunity is far greater.
According to Forbes, nearly 40% of executives who change roles or get promoted fail within the first 18 months—often not because they lack competence, but because they fail to fully align, integrate, and lead. (Source)
This guide ensures you won’t be a statistic.
It’s built for high-performing executives who want to clarify expectations, accelerate trust, and drive results—fast. Whether you’re stepping into a new role or guiding someone who is, this guide will help you:
- Clarify your leadership agenda
- Build trust with stakeholders at every level
- Activate your team’s strengths
- Align execution with strategic outcomes
Use it to turn the ambiguity of transition into a launchpad for impact.
A Proven System to Navigate Your First Six Months and Beyond
This isn’t theory. It’s a tested process drawn from 25+ years of executive coaching.
The Executive Onboarding Success System (click image for larger view)
Designed for Executives Who Want to Build Influence Fast
Whether you're a first-time VP, seasoned C-suite leader, or guiding someone through onboarding, this field guide was built for leaders who:
- Think strategically but act decisively
- Care deeply about people and performance
- Know that leadership starts with presence and clarity
- Want to establish trust, deliver early wins, and shape long-term culture
A Practical System for Expanding Executive Presence
The white paper introduces the Authentic Courageous Leadership System Applied (ACLSA)—a clear and actionable system designed to elevate leadership performance from the inside out.
At the center of ACLSA is executive presence, supported by five practices essential to senior executive leadership:
- Generate Clarity & Focus.
- Build High-Value Relationships
- Create & Maintain Alignment
- Execute Fearlessly
- Foster Feedback & Innovation
ACLSA isn’t another set of tips. It’s a practical blueprint for strengthening how you think, decide, connect, and perform—so your leadership becomes more aligned, courageous, and influential.
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About David Craig Utts
David craig utts
Leadership Alchemist | Executive Coach |
Co-Creator of the Resilient Leader Method
David Craig Utts is a Leadership Alchemist and Executive Coach who’s spent over 25 years helping senior leaders elevate performance, build influence, and transform how they lead.
He’s the co-creator of the Resilient Leader Method™, and the creator of the Authentic Courageous Leadership System™, Building High Value Relationships Method™, and the Executive Onboarding Success System™.
Through his work, David has supported hundreds of executives to lead with presence, purpose, and power—even in high-pressure, high-stakes environments.