Books from Will Ellis, founder of Common Ground Consulting.

Starting Over by Will Ellis

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Finding Personal Balance by Will Ellis

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About Common Ground Consulting
Our Team Members
arrowWill Ellis, Ph.D.
arrowPatrick J. Edwards
arrowRob Koch
arrowLarry Malazdrewicz
Our Clients
  • Air International Thermal Systems
  • Allured Publishing
  • Art Van Furniture
  • Cornerstone Alliance
  • Crain Communications
  • Daimler Trucks
  • Detroit Diesel
  • Digitas
  • D&M Holdings
  • Ford Motor Company
  • Glenroy
  • Goodyear Tire & Rubber
  • HCR ManorCare
  • Healthways
  • Honeywell
  • IPC Print Services
  • McLaren Healthcare
  • Meijer
  • Modine Manufacturing Company
  • National Association of Social Workers
  • Nosco LLC
  • Team Detroit
  • Tower Automotive
  • University of Michigan
  • Visteon Corporation
  • William Beaumont Hospital

  

Client Testimonials

"It's amazing just how important the human spirit is in accomplishing business objectives. We tend to take this for granted, even forget about it. The experiential learning offered by Common Ground Consulting allows people to know each other on a deeper level in a very short period of time. That builds trust, support and commitment. A group of people get a lot of cool stuff done, many times more than we thought possible!"

Rob Burch, President & CEO
Berkline BenchCraft

"Will Ellis offers some practical advice on taking control of a busy life. Time is limited, and our schedules are often too packed to stop and think about finding balance. Everyone feels the pressures of work while balancing similar pressures in our personal lives, but the challenge is finding some peace of mind along the way. He gets it!"

Ken Kozminski, President
IPC Print Services

On behalf of the University of Michigan Medical School's Summer Science Academy, we want to thank you for your contribution to this year's program. Each participant completed a survey at the end of the two-week program that summarized their thoughts regarding each segment. Your presentation was a favorite:

  "Good interactive stuff."
  "Very innovative."
  "This presentation made me think!! It was very fun and productive."

Our participants represented a broad range of ethnicity which means that we are accomplishing our goal of bringing a diverse group of young people to our campus. You have played an integral part in making our program a success.

We hope to see you again next year.

David Gordon, MD, Associate Dean for Diversity & Career Development
Nancy H. McGlothlin, Program Director

Wild fluctuations and a frantic pace are typical in start-up companies and Plug Power is no exception. The rapidly changing chemistry created from exhilaration, fear, new ideas, and changes in direction, plus the constant need for heroic effort, play on the souls of those brave enough to sail into the storm. In this environment, my organization is chartered with keeping Plug Power's focus on the marketplace and our potential customers — a key determinant in our future success.

Common Ground Consulting has guided my team through our vortex of change and helped us to be open, to support one another, and to trust in each other and the future, and in the end to perform. Our energy and focus are high, and the metrics of our team assessment surveys and performance both confirm our perceptions. My thanks to Common Ground for their help!

Mark Sperry, Vice President & General Manager
Plug Power, Inc