GRACE STRATEGIC SERVICES, INC.
Every organization has a fundamental purpose that drives its existence. Given this context, leaders shoulder the responsibility of ensuring that the organization fulfills its mission of delivering value. Effective leaders align teams with organizational goals and provide guidance and the necessary resources to achieve excellence. Grace Strategic Services, Inc. (GSSI) helps leaders excel by enhancing the performance of their people, teams, and organizations.
GSSI is a leading consultancy dedicated to empowering leaders to achieve success through actionable insights and tailored solutions. Since 1997, the company has remained a valued partner that guarantees results, inspires growth, and cultivates excellence. GSSI's philosophy revolves around the "Seven Rights to Success," a framework emphasizing the importance of aligning essential elements (i.e., people, tasks, resources, timing, and leadership approach) to achieve desired outcomes consistently.
Ted Davis, DSL, the founder of GSSI, sensed a divine calling to establish the premier consultancy. His academic knowledge and decades of practical experience lay the foundation for a lifelong dedication to leadership excellence. Davis obtained a Master of Science degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern California, a Master of Arts degree in International Relations from Boston University, and a Doctor of Strategic Leadership from Regent University.
From being a patrol boy at 11 years old who ensured the safety of fellow schoolmates to a commissioned officer in the United States Army, Davis made it his mission to nurture future leaders. He later became a peer group chairman, coaching over 36 CEOs and presidents and pioneering executive coaching programs with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
GSSI's holistic approach to initiating impactful change within organizations reflects the insights of its founder. Davis stated, "Leaders must be intentional in defining their roles, behaviors, and impact. Their leadership model must encompass desired attributes and competencies to ensure organizational alignment. Lastly, it's crucial to examine historical influences, align with the business model, and incorporate employee feedback to establish organizational culture."
Davis draws from Swiss organizational psychologist Edgar Schein's insights and defines organizational culture as a means of shaping collective perceptions and behaviors. Schein's model consists of three layers: artifacts, values, and assumptions. Recognizing these different layers allows organizations to assess and diagnose their existing culture, ensure that this determined culture aligns with their strategic objectives, and drive transformation.
GSSI fulfills its mission of empowering leaders and organizations to thrive in today's business landscape by offering innovative services, such as guiding senior leaders through strategic management using their AIDE (Assess and Anticipate, Intuit, Decide, Execute) model. It helps organizations define clear expectations and assumptions, communicate effectively, monitor progress, and make necessary adjustments.
Other GSSI services include strategic leadership development. The R.A.I.S.E. (Review, Assess, Identify, Stage, Evaluate) Leaders program helps senior and mid-level leaders develop the skills and mindset necessary to lead effectively in a constantly shifting business environment. GSSI offers customizable leadership development programs tailored to each organization's unique needs to equip leaders with the tools and knowledge to create a culture of success and develop the next generation of leaders.
GSSI also offers executive coaching services to support individuals in achieving personal and professional fulfillment. Moreover, it leverages multiple human capital assessments, management surveys, training interventions, and strategic facilitations to provide organizations with the tools and insights needed to overcome challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
Highlighting how GSSI's services guarantee a lasting impact on organizations, Davis remarked, "Recently, a client we hadn't worked with for two years reached out for strategic planning. They've continued to use the leadership model we helped them develop a decade ago, proving its transformative and enduring influence on their culture."
The president and CEO of a statewide agency that promotes children's well-being attested to this: "For the past six years, GSSI has been instrumental in facilitating and advising us through a successful multi-year strategic planning initiative. The resulting document has significantly contributed to our organization's informed decision-making."
GSSI intends to extend its impact by launching a podcast called "Strategic Edge," which will provide leaders with invaluable insights, strategies, and interviews to navigate the complexities of organizational management. This initiative showcases Grace Strategic Services' commitment to guiding leaders toward a future defined by growth and enduring success.
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