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I had the pleasure of working with and for Shane during a period of time at Sears. Shane’s process oriented mind brings a layer of structure and stability to his organization. He was very employee focused and really went out of his way to improve the employee experience. Shane was instrumental in creating a employee coaching program that gave significant improvement to the performance of a vast number of sales employees within the organization. I was on a team with him to improve the sales and processes within the home services organization and Shane was instrumental in my success in a program that was started from scratch. Shane took me in as an outsider of the organization and showed me around and ensured I had the tools and resources to be successful. It goes without saying that without question I would love to work with Shane on another team in the future. Hopefully that opportunity happens again in the future. - Matt Layette

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I had the pleasure of working with Shane on launching a Connected Living assortment and experience center for Sears Home Services departments. From the moment we started working together I was impressed with Shane's enthusiasm and his ability to manage tight timelines across a large, cross-functional team. Shane led the charge and always went the extra mile to ensure everything was completed successfully!

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Shane and I worked together at Amazon for about a year on nights in two separate departments. However, Shane’s positivity and collaborative nature made nights feel like one team, with the common goal of delivering for the associates and customers. For example, Shane would check-in with our team daily at the start of shift so we could communicate about how our teams could assist one another throughout the night. He would consistently follow-up with our team afterwards to ensure our efforts aligned, and discuss any plan deviations. Additionally, Shane’s ability to earn trust and develop leaders led me to model many of his leader attributes, most importantly in intentional development and celebration of leaders. For example, Shane allowed higher performing managers latitude to make decisions and assume responsibilities of his to provide them unique opportunities to learn the next-level role in their career development in a controlled environment. Additionally, whenever a leader moved on to other opportunities, not only was Shane integral in helping them obtain those opportunities, but he also celebrated their successes and contribution to the site through mini parties, where he would handout Little Debbie cakes and provide them movies and books he related to leadership to assist them in their next role. Finally, I was always able to rely on Shane to participate in site celebrations and initiatives. When I did not have any clothing to support the site’s Olympics-themed dress up day, he handed out gear to myself and other leaders to wear throughout the day so everyone could partake. Also, Shane was always by my side supporting advertising of Amazon’s mental health resources and charitable donation opportunities, serving associates meals, and leading our site through emergency situations. I am thankful for the time I was able to lead with and learn from Shane, and continue to appreciate his guidance and support today.

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Shane is a stalwart leader and as a peer it was invaluable seeing his leadership on display daily. As a new leader of leaders, I looked to Shane for an example of what building an inclusive and collaborative team could accomplish. His leadership style was multifaceted and he ensured his team was always displaying a winning attitude built on safety, training and developing the next person up the ladder and consistently nailing the plan. Shane and his team worked diligently and created training for new leaders to help with their onboarding. Shane was also the driving force for process assistant interview prep training for Area Manager interviews. Shane’s leadership consistently creates new leaders.

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Shane is a strong communicator and teacher, he has an uncanny knack for breaking down a complex process into easily digestible bites in order to foster a deeper understanding of an organization’s goals and drive strong results. Shane invests considerable time in getting to know his team on a deep and genuine level which enables him to effectively pattern his message to a diverse group of leaders which significantly increases their buy in and fosters a high level of trust. Shane is a strong team builder he shares his vision and empowers his leaders to own their business units while he steers the ship. I cannot say enough about the level of mentorship I received from Shane during our time working together - he connected me to resources and opportunities I needed to strengthen my skill set and strongly advocated for me to further my career trajectory.

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Shane served as the national business leader responsible for the field support function within my team. I found him to be values based leader thoughtful in approach, innovative, collaborative, and someone who consistently delivered exceptional business results. He combined strong people skills with a results oriented approach to every aspect of his role. His style was built on a foundation of integrity, collaboration, motivation, and communication. Shane's knowledge and experience across business segments combined with leadership style resulted in top box performance. Any organization will benefit from his leadership.

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I enjoyed my time working with Shane at Amazon. I was selected to be Shane’s mentor and given the challenge to prepare Shane to be operation’s manager to run outbound operations in 6 weeks. I came to know Shane as a thoughtful leader who engaged his people with positive energy to produce positive results. He is a skillful communicator who inspires success by teaching through metaphors and storytelling. He has a high competence in leadership principles and invests in the development of his team. Above all, you can count on Shane to deliver on results. He will achieve results through earning trust, leading by example and empowering his team. I highly recommend Shane and know he would bring high energy and a commitment to winning to any organization.

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I credit so much of my skill set and professional development to Shane. He is incredibly dedicated to each and every one of his employees’ growth and development. His passion and aptitude for learning and development is very evident and infectious - your growth potential is limitless when working on Shane’s team. In an extremely busy and fast-paced environment, Shane always delivered results while also making the time to coach and develop his team. Shane has strong tenets that I carry with me to this day. Every time I doubt my skill set or confidence, I think “What would Shane do?”, because Shane is a master at overcoming any unique challenge thrown his way while maintaining a calm demeanor. Shane is an expert at knowing and nailing the plan. He regularly lead our team to deliver and exceed expectations, and anytime a wrench was thrown our way, Shane had a strong bias for action when it came to putting out those fires. Shane takes strong ownership of his role and is very mission focused. I am extremely thankful for my time working on Shane’s team. Under Shane’s strong leadership and coaching, I was promoted twice in a six month span into my dream role. I will carry his leadership tenets with me for the rest of my personal and professional career.

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Shane was my manager at MDW9 in 2021. He is one of the most inspiring managers I have worked for. He would gather our team daily and make sure everyone knew our goals and would listen to our ideas and empower us to run our departments. He truly listened to us and helped us achieve our goals. We always knew the expectation and had his immediate support to make sure we were successful. Shane would always ask what can I do to support you? Even when I told Shane I wanted to take a different career path he was totally supportive. When I applied for other internal positions Shane would reach out to hiring managers and would put in a good word for me. I have been in management for over 20 years and I have never had a manager who was more supportive and that I trusted more. Shane made you want to be successful and he never gave up an opportunity to recognize your success or show you that he believed in you.

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It is my pleasure to unequivocally recommend Shane Speten based on my experience with Shane at Amazon. Shane was my direct manager while at Amazon. I worked for numerous operations managers and saw dozens of others come and go at Amazon. Shane was one individual I have worked with who particularly sticks out above the rest. Shane displayed incredible gifts in leadership and team building. Shane was known to senior leadership as being an incredible operator, which required attention to detail, process improvement abilities and above all the ability to build a strong team of managers and associates at the fulfillment center. Shane consistently delivered top of the line empirical results (efficiency, quality, safety) while at Amazon, while also elevating others around him to advance their careers. Without a doubt, Shane would bring enthusiasm for teaching and developing others to achieve top quartile results to any organization.

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I had the pleasure to work with Shane at Amazon in his operations manager role. Shane's passion and commitment to his managers and customers daily was unmatched. Shane's leadership experience was a great asset to the organization developing talent inside and outside of the building. Shane has a strong winning mentality and knows that he can't do it alone. Shane would find creative ways to engage his team and excite them each day to perform at their best. Many of the leaders that worked with Shane developed that "winning" mentality and would develop new ways to approach problems continuously. Thank you Shane for all your contributions!

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Shane embodied the leadership principles Ownership and Develop and Hire the Best. Shane was phenomenal at guiding and mentoring his direct reports of multiple levels to progress towards their goals. He would create and communicate a very detailed outline of specific actions that needed to be executed or improved upon to be ready for their next career step. Shane worked directly with everyone to accomplish these plans and was able to oversee four promotions throughout his tenure at Amazon. Shane was also able to create a work environment that was based on inclusion and cohesiveness. He clearly communicated the plan and goals to achieve and empowered his team to find processes and solutions to efficiently execute the plan. During his tenure, Shane was able to go on an STA while leaving his team with the tools and ability to effectively collaborate together to perform to the best of their ability. He created this culture by leading by example and displaying his high level of leadership. Shane was a great asset to Amazon and was able to influence multiple of his team members to improve leadership skills and holding themselves to that high standard he created.

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As an Area Manager at Amazon, and a direct report to Shane, I have been able to observe and experience Shane's natural leadership abilities. He prides him self on several things that are immediately evident. He wants the work environment to be fun and positive, he wants everyone to have the tools necessary to do well and he is committed to ensuring you're successful. At Amazon Shane played a vital role in developing and teaching young leaders business acumen as well as leadership principals. He genuinely cares about the success of those around him and invests his time and knowledge to ensuring they reach their potential. It was important when working with Shane that you had an idea of what type of leader you wanted to be. He helped prepare every leader to ensure they could handle adverse scenarios. His leadership style encouraged building the strengths of employees, being resilient and optimistic, as well as recognizing each person's contributions. Most importantly he ensured you took the time to teach forward what you've learned. This resulted in positive outcomes on our shift, as well as other cross functional teams. His team was well equipped and able to respond to change quickly as a result of the time investment and trust he has in his team. I believe Shane would be an excellent addition to any organization, he is a bar raiser and capable of inspiring those around him to better themselves.

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Shane is a very tactical and thoughtful leader. He creates an environment of enthusiasm and energy that naturally draws people to participate and contribute in his strategies, thus wanting to be on his team. He is a continuous learner, which drives his performance. He is extremely passionate and always delivers positive results. I would certainly recommend Shane to any organization looking for an incredible leader, trainer or manager to drive results.

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Shane is a Master a project management, team building, goal setting, driving results, and completely inclusive leadership. He's the most authentic man I know. His success track is unparalleled in our time. A Real 5 tool manager above all his peers in the industry.

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Just like the other recommendations posted for Shane I have to concur he was one of the best leaders I have ever worked for. Even though we have not worked together for 4 years now the teachings and principles he taught me are an integral part of how he lives his life and what I strive for myself. Shane does not want to just ‘manage’ an individual he wants to see you grow and take on new challenges in both your work and home life. He will put in countless hours to help you reach a goal even if it doesn’t benefit him at all. His ‘joy’ comes from seeing others succeed which is such a hard trait to find these days. Once you work for Shane you don’t really ever lose touch even if you switch jobs. He is that individual that see’s past just the moment you are in and continues to keep contact and provide support! He is someone that lives the culture of ‘catching you doing something right’ while continually challenging you to improve in every aspect of your life. Can’t go wrong working for someone like Shane!

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Great leaders engage their team and others around them. There could not be a leader more passionate and inspiring as Shane Speten. I have had the good fortune to know and work with Shane for several years. I find his energy and drive to be contagious. Shane is outstanding at recognizing those around him. Not only does he recognize his own team but takes notice of those around him who are excelling. He is relentless in pursuing feedback that will help improve the overall organization. Shane is constantly looking for a way to improve results! He is a true servant leader who makes those around him perform at high levels. I have found him to be a great partner to collaborate with. He and I have successfully worked together assembling training programs and best practices. He always values the input of others. He has been a great resource and support partner to my market and myself. Shane has been a mentor to many throughout his career. He has been one to me. I am privileged to have had the opportunity to work closely with him.

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Not many people can say that they had the opportunity to work for a leader who is also a coach and a mentor-but I did when I worked on Shane’s team. I had the pleasure of being on his team for almost 2 years at Sears Home Services as a Territory Services Leader. During that time, Shane demonstrated many skills that made him a valued and trusted leader. He had a passion for people, he was an effective communicator, he built a team of people who were nation-wide and made us feel as though we worked in the same building. He also had very high goals and standards of which he never compromised. One of the most memorable traits of Shane was his passion to learn from every experience. He always took the time to find the wins and opportunities with every store visit, meeting, conference call and any other interaction to help improve the next one. Shane would constantly raise the bar and challenge us to be better than we thought we could be. At the same time he would give us every tool we needed to get the job done, give us all of the support and encouragement and then celebrate with us when we accomplished our goals. Shane is the type of leader that we should all strive to be. I would highly recommend Shane to any organization that wants to have the very best on their team.

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Shane and I have had a longer working relationship than perhaps even he is aware of. After we both completed our service to the United States, completed college and graduate school, we completed the Sears Executive Development program in Chicago.   I was in the class just  after Shane's. We completed  our field assignments  with increasing responsibilities  culminating in a district peer  assignment to improve the District's Key Performance  Indicators. As business leaders we understood that Key  Performance Indicators and profitability rely heavily on the development of a businesse's team. The franchise of our company profit was in Consulative Sales. Shane was recognized for his consultative development programs and promoted to  implement them at the national level in consultative sales operations. Shane continued through several Home office leadership roles developing and Implementing varied product and Service profit streams. At the Director level Shane was responsible; on my last reading of Forbes one of our companies most pofitable endeavors.  Service revenue. With Shane's leadership, Sears achieved a greater than 70 percent GM on that revenue. Just one of many of Shane's profit and revenue generating businesses he led for  our company. Shane will bring this leadership skill set and the concomittant profitability to any organization that makes the decision to invest in him. Jeffrey J. Howell Former store runner Units 2940, 1610, 1810, 1730, 1280 BA, BS, MA Kansas State University JD candidate

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I am pleased to provide a reference for Shane Speten. From the moment Shane called me to offer me the position as a Territory Services Leader in Dec 23rd 2017, right until our last conversation while I was in the role, and even after I left the organization, Shane has demonstrated his superb leadership capabilities. I was honored to work under his guidance and mentorship for over 12 months. Just to mention a few things Shane demonstrates during our working relationship: creative problem-solver, clear communicator, keeps calm under pressure, wide range of knowledge, willing to go beyond what is required and to take on new responsibilities, approachable at all times and always willing to give you his time, never afraid to lead with edge but always balancing it with compassion. Most importantly, Shane loves people and helps them grow and reach levels they never though they could. Shane has my highest recommendation as I am confident he will add great value to any organization.

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I enjoyed my time working with Shane at Sears and came to know him as a truly valuable asset to the team. Shane is very easy to connect with and a pleasure to work with. He brings well-rounded set of skills including team leadership, project management, analysis, strategy, sales and customer engagement. I found him as someone who was well respected by his peers and his team for demonstrating leadership by example and for his ability to positively influence teams/peers to drive results. Above all, Shane is reliable and dependable to get the job done. He will be an asset for any organization just how he was for our team.

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I worked closely with Shane at Sears on a strategic initiative to grow home services revenue. Shane played an instrumental role in the success of this initiative, and put his cross functional leadership, strategic planning, project management, and analysis skills to great use. Shane is a strategic and thoughtful leader who approaches business problems in an organized and pragmatic way. He is a leader of high character, very well respected by his team members. He models teamwork, builds positive relationships that create an environment of learning and collaboration to develop excellent programs. This professional yet friendly style makes others more effective along the way. If you are looking for strategic leader who get things done at the ground level, and achieve success yet remain the most humble person around, Shane is your guy!

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I had the pleasure of being on Shane's team (a national sales team for a large retailer) for several years and while I did not directly report to him, I regularly received support, feedback and mentoring from him. What truly stands out about Shane is his positive leadership presence and his ability to almost instantaneously impact and develop other leaders. He has a unique talent for helping other leaders maximize their current skills while continually developing new competencies. I saw continual improvement in my leadership abilities, my results and my ability to impact my business through his mentoring. Shane's ability to effectively communicate with a national team paid continual dividends and made the implementation of business strategies in the field an efficacious process. Another unique asset that Shane possesses is his ability to promote teamwork on a national team, forging effective partnership across regions, business channels and national accounts. His leadership impact was seen not only on those who were on his team, but with both established business partners and new business partners he developed. Shane is an incredible leader with the ability to impact a variety of businesses on a national scale. I would recommend him without hesitate to any company who is looking for an influential business leader, a strategic thinker and a true collaborator.

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I interviewed Shane early on in his career for a high profile sales development leadership position and although he didn't get the assignment, Shane set up a follow up meeting to seek advice on how he could improve in the interview process and what he needed to accomplish to acquire an assignment like he did not receive. I was really impressed with this follow up, his willingness to embrace feedback to learn and grow. Over the years, I have watched Shane grow into an strong and effective leader using his strengths of positivity, talent development and leadership by example to build high performance teams. I have enjoyed watching him advance to increasing levels of scope and responsibility, realizing I probably made a mistake in not brining Shane on in the role I turned him down for. I went with someone with more experiences than Shane, but not a better work ethic or ability to learn on the job. He would be a great talent to have in any organization. I highly endorse Shane for ANY role (he will learn it faster than anyone you can hire). He is a genuinely good person who gets the job done and done well. .

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Shane was an excellent business partner. I was able to work with Shane in several different positions. He is not only a great partner in driving well thought out plans for success, he also is a coach and mentor to all he works with.

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Shane took me under his wing when I was 23. Shane taught me customer service, leadership, marketing strategies, and P&L management. I reported directly to Shane as an ASM. This was my very first of many management roles. I have now gone to lead a 30+ store franchise as both a VP and President of the Franchise portfolio. I honestly and whole heartedly credit all of this to Shane, for his belief in me as a person and a leader. I highly recommend Shane, it is a hope of mine to be fortunate enough to join a team he leads again someday!!

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Shane is an influential leader that understands the power of motivating his team and peers to exceed expectations and deliver outstanding results. I have had the unique opportunity to work under Shane's leadership and as a colleague in another business unit. Under Shane's leadership he empowered me to drive results, mentored me on building relationships and coached me how to use my skills to become a trusted and influential advisor to our business partners. As a colleague Shane was quick to partner with me to achieve outstanding results for both of our business units. A strategic and analytical leader that utilizes his talents to coach and develop future leaders while exceeding financial goals for his team. One of my favorite mentors and Shane will be a valued asset to any team.

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I had the pleasure of working on Shane’s Sales Channel Management team at Sears. Working for some one with Shane’s character is extremely rare. His passion for his team is unparalleled and his energy focused on talent development is unmatched. I not only grew dramatically as a leader, but also as a husband and father during my three years on his team. His highly analytical dissection of the business, development of world class sales process, and world class influencer skills lead the Sales Channel Management team to consistent top performance. Increasing unit penetration and shattering records for Protection Agreement performance. Shane is truly one of a kind and any business would be lucky to have him!

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Shane is the type of leader that you want to make proud. He brings out the best in his teams with his energy, enthusiasm, confidence, and leadership. To share an example, Shane taught me the importance of extensive preparation. While with Sears Holdings, I was preparing to represent our team by giving a presentation to a very large group at our corporate headquarters. Shane took the time to review the presentation with me extensively, providing feedback and encouragement along the way to ensure I was as prepared as I possibly could be. To this day, that is the best presentation I have ever given, and I’m very proud of it.

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Few people have had the opportunity to work with an executive such as Shane that is not only a coach but also a mentor. I have known Shane for over 19 years. I have worked with him 10 of those years in various roles and on multiple projects. Shane has a solid business skill set specializing in channel profitability, team leadership, strategic planning, and training to optimize profitability. His dedication and perseverance are reflected both in work and in life as he is an accomplished marathon runner. He is an asset for any organization and has my recommendation.

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Shane Speten defines, in many ways, what great leadership looks like. His ability to clearly articulate a vision, to build a high performing team and to multiply the number of leaders in an organization through teaching, coaching and leadership development is second to none. During the 6 years I worked on Shane’s team, I watched him consistently model servant leadership. He routinely took the time to work with employees multiple levels down from him, always ensuring that every person he encountered knew they were truly valued and appreciated, and that their work had great significance and meaning. Never one to compromise on his standards, Shane always set very high goals for his team. He insisted upon excellence, raising the bar on results and stretching us to do more than we thought was possible. The result was multiple years of record-setting KPI’s, and a cohesive, high performing team that was widely looked upon as one of the best in the entire organization. While Shane’s strategic thinking and general leadership abilities are truly world-class, it’s his kindness and genuine caring for each member of his team that sets him apart. He never missed an opportunity to invest in us personally. He let us know, through his words and his actions, that he cared deeply about each one of us. I once heard a coworker say, “I’d run through a brick wall for Shane, because I know he cares about me.” I, and many of my teammates, shared this same sentiment. I would highly recommend Shane as leader of great integrity, character and quality. His ability to inspire, to lead change, to build and create a lasting culture and to drive long term growth would be a great asset to any organization.

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Few people have the opportunity to report to a leader who is also a coach and mentor—but I did when I worked for Shane. I had the absolute pleasure working 5 years for Shane: Driving sales results, exceeding goals and being part of a collaborative team which he built. Shane is an influencer, motivator and a person you want to climb a mountain for. He is filled with integrity, passion, and determination; which can motivate anyone at anytime. Shane would be an asset on any team and any employee would be lucky to have Shane as their manager.

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It is with great honor that I get to recommend Shane Speten. I had the opportunity to work with and for Shane for about 4 years at Sears Holdings Corporation. Throughout the years, I had never seen a more efficient and effective developmental leader. Shane has a keen sense on how to build a team who wants to strive for the vision and for the brand. Shane is a transparent, authentic, and sincere coach. This makes his learnings and coachings so powerful and successful. He is adept at strategy development, performance tracking, and financial modeling. Shane is an executive leader that will always care for his team, the company, and the consumer. I will work for Shane again in a second if given the opportunity. Shane would be incredibly valuable in any industry for any company. In addition, Shane has strength in; - Developing and executing customized comprehensive financial strategies - Stimulating business and revenue growth with research based approaches - Recommending and implementing successful teaching strategies to maximize client profits - Developing and implementing Sales training to multi-unit clients to improve business acumen - Strong change agent - Excellent client-building skills

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I have had the pleasure of knowing Shane for the past 20 years. During this time, I have worked on Shane's team directly and have also been supported by his team. I have 1st person experiences with his leadership and can say with confidence that he is a strategic thinker/leader who places a premium on serving others. He is an inspirational leader who inspires team development through leading by example, developing a team vision by creating brand ambassadors connecting the work they do to the mission / goals of the organization. He excels at creating a culture of team pride by focusing on leadership skills and effective communication to grow talent and skills to prepare the team to do more. I have been in meetings where he captivates the audience by showing passion and storytelling while teaching principles through metaphors and analogies. He is very analytical and uses data to identify wins / opportunities, and recognizes behaviors and team contributions to inspire top tier results. In addition to being a great leader who get results the right way, he is one of the best people I have ever met! Shane is a tremendous asset to any organization!

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Shane possesses many great skills and leadership capabilities that allow him to lead his teams to success. When I reflect on the time I spent under Shane’s leadership, there are three principles that keep coming to mind which enabled high performance and growth of the team. They are... Communication, Team Development and Collaboration. Shane was always clear in communicating goals and results to ensure the teams were aligned. Developing the team’s sales and leadership capabilities allowed everyone to reach their potential. Shane’s collaborative approach with the team to develop strategies and tactics to improve performance allows for best practice sharing and a great working environment. Shane’s impeccable character and high level of competence in leading a team translates into great trust he builds with everyone around him and any organization will benefit from his leadership.

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Rarely have I worked for someone who is as passionate, positive, and a respectful as Shane. I have had the opportunity to work with Shane on many projects and reported directly to him over the last 10 years in various leadership roles. Shane is a dynamic leader who has the ability to influence leaders and his team with his innate understanding of business acumen, change management, and growth initiatives. Shane is a true leader of change. He has the ability to analyze business trends, initiate discussion around the need for change, lead and facilitate solution strategies, and take the time to explain the reason for change and the associated strategies to the broader team and client leadership in order to gain their support. Shane is a leader who is passionate about developing his leadership team and others around him in order to raise the leadership abilities of the entire team. Shane is always learning, developing his team, and sharing leadership best practices with those in and outside of his sphere of influence. Shane has always left his fingerprint on every team that he has led or collaborated with over the years that I have known him. Shane gains my highest regards and respect as a leader and any organization looking for a leader that can make a difference would be fortunate to have him on their leadership team.

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I was fortunate enough to work with Shane for five and a half years in Home Services at Sears Holdings. His leadership skills and professionalism are unparalleled. He cultivates a positive work environment, which in turn creates productive and loyal employees. Shane shares a vision for what can be achieved and engages everyone on the team, acknowledging each person’s contribution. He identifies each person’s strengths and helps them build upon those skills. Shane possesses the rare ability to both empower and inspire his team, causing them to excel and produce results. He is a passionate leader, determined to help people be successful, and as a result the company experiences that success as well. Shane’s ability to manage multiple projects, departments, employees, and external stakeholders while growing revenue with limited resources is incredible. He is always proactive in his approach and prepares himself and team for any situations they might encounter. Shane would be a great asset to any company lucky enough to have him. He is an amazing leader and person, who will improve any team he is a part of.

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Shane is a devoted leader and I am a better person for knowing him. We worked together for three years when he was Director of Sales and where he consistently met his goals. Shane never lost sight of the strategy and ensured his teams had the tools, resources and coaching to achieve results. His leadership style inspires many including those he is responsible for, within the business he serves and across the organization. Shane is driven to understand customer needs (internally and externally) and translating those into solid solutions. 'No' is seldom in his vocabulary because of his innovative and collaborative mindset. He understands that a leaders role is to get things done with and through others which results in trust, open communication and loyalty. Shane is a consummate professional with unquestionable character and integrity. Bring him into your team, your organization and you will never look back - Shane is a gem.

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Having worked with Shane day by day and month after month in a fast paced retail environment I can speak with authority on Shane's expertise in so many areas. There is no "I" in Shane's vocabulary. Shane drives results through motivation and interaction with associates. He excels in team building and has the unique ability to train and to recognize his team's accomplishments. He goes one on one when necessary to help an individual struggling to ensure they succeed. Shane continually exceeded goals in driving Miscellaneous Income and producing sales. He was consistently recognized by Home Office for being #1 in numerous metrics. Shane possesses the business savvy at developing growth and profit. Shane would be an invaluable asset to any company or corporation. His leadership will guarantee results in any venture or project he undertakes!

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It is with much pleasure that I provide a professional recommendation for Shane. For nearly 10 years, I had the opportunity to work on various teams under Shane’s Leadership; specifically, my roles as a District Contract Manager, District Account Manager and Territory Services leader. During these assignments, Shane continuously demonstrated traits that revealed to me what a great leader should be. Shane is one of those unique individuals who has passion about his mission in life, but who’s intent on hearing how he can best serve you so you can accomplish your own! His professionalism and leadership is impeccable and his success in managing teams is evident of his expertise, experience and how much he cares for the needs of others. With such large scope of responsibility, Shane always ensured the Sales Channel management team had a clear vision of our goals and provided a clear strategy of how we would achieve those goals. I always looked forward to Shane’s In-market visits. His ability to see the potential in others always amazed me, I always felt like a contributing member under his leadership. His demeanor when having tough conversations was always uplifting and motivating. He built trusting relationships with his teams and knew how to effectively manage each person differently. Whether I was in my infancy stages of leading or as I grew as a seasoned leader, Shane was always able to offer leadership advice that helped me become a better field leader with my clients. I always appreciated how Shane promoted an atmosphere of positivity, recognition, camaraderie and continuous improvement whether it is for himself or for his team. I can say without doubt, that Shane would be an asset to whichever company is fortunate enough to have his skill-set on their team.

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Shane was a fantastic leader and very inspiring. He has the ability to remain positive and motivate a team to think outside the box and achieve results. Every time I had the honor of working with him, I gained knowledge that I was able to apply to my role and grow. Thank you, Shane, for being a wonderful example of an outstanding leader!

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I met Shane in a Sears store when purchasing a washer and dryer for my new house as a result of a job move. Shane was supporting a store for Black Friday and was highly engaged with the sales team to ensure a great customer experience. We instantly connected and I felt very at ease with Shane and his team. They got me set up with a new washer and dryer and got it delivered to my house on time and at a great price. Interestingly enough, I was moving to Chicago suburbs where Shane works out of the corporate office, and we have since become good friends. As I've gotten to know Shane more, the more impressed I am. We have bonded over the shared love of Triathlon and endurance sports. I've gotten to see up close Shane's work ethic and dedication which are unparalleled. He also leads a group of us and organizes many training sessions and events. He is a natural leader and is also a great mentor. He works very hard to make sure everyone is included and feels welcome, which meant a great deal to me as I didn't know anyone in the area. I would recommend Shane because of his natural leadership, charisma, and interpersonal team skills

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I had the pleasure of working with Shane for 3 years in the Home Services division of Sears. He is a results focused leader known for developing leaders and driving profitability. Home Services worked within 4 channels - Full Line Stores, Outlets, Franchises, and Appliance Repair. These channels had similarities, but Shane always led our team to approach them as unique businesses. We tailored financial reporting, business acumen, leadership training, and sales training to the needs of each individual channel. The result was that each channel had what they needed to succeed with Home Services. Shane's leadership style was collaborative and bound by results. He would draw out the goal, and then partner with our team to develop the strategy. Once the course of action was set, Shane always held the team accountable to reaching the finish line. Shane is a dynamic leader and I would be very happy to work with him in the future.

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I worked with Shane for almost 11 years in varying capacities. We worked on numerous projects together in multiple roles throughout his career. Shane is an amazing and talented individual. He is a consummate professional with a passion for everything that he does. He is highly skilled in leadership, project management, business acumen, driving sales, and customer service, just to name a few. His commitment to excellence never tires. He is an incredibly talented leader and any company would benefit greatly from him being part of their team.

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