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Chris Scherer

Chris Scherer

Chris is a transformation leader with over 25 years of experience driving significant value and mitigating risks across a broad range of industries and functions. With a track record of generating more than $450 million in savings, he has excelled in both challenging and thriving environments within small businesses, mid-market firms, and Fortune 500 companies. A dual-degree graduate of Thunderbird and ESADE, Chris started his career at Arthur Andersen and progressed through roles from Corporate Audit to Global Human Resources at various Fortune 500 firms. He played a pivotal role in growing AArete, a global management consultancy, where he led initiatives that significantly reduced non-labor costs and improved compliance processes. An advocate for sustainable community initiatives, Chris was a founding member of a nonprofit focused on creating bicycle-friendly communities in New Jersey.

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Lead Through Chaos: Why Leadership is the Only Place to Start

This is the first in a short series on how to lead, strategize, and optimize talent in a volatile economy. Over the...

We Decode the Chaos So You Don’t Have To

Leadership today feels like babysitting vendors, managing customer chaos, and cleaning up other people’s bad decisions.

Most Job Descriptions Are Set Up to Fail—Here’s How to Fix That

Hiring mistakes cost more than you think. Last week, we discussed the hidden costs of bad hires—reduced productivity,...

Hiring Mistakes Cost You More Than You Think: Here’s How to Fix It

The True Cost of a Bad Hire Have you ever hired someone who looked great on paper, only to realize they weren’t the...

Stop Leaving Money on the Table: Why Smart Companies Treat Negotiation as a Strategy, Not a Task

Most business leaders believe they negotiate well—until they realize how much money they’ve been leaving on the table....

How to Effectively Respond to 'What Did You Accomplish Last Week?'...

...While Protecting Objectives, Accountability, and Sensitive Information In both public and private sectors, employees...

The Hidden Cost of a Messy CRM: How Data Integrity Drives Business Growth

In today’s digital economy, data is the backbone of business growth. Yet, many leaders unknowingly handicap their...

Building a Resilient Workforce: What Leaders Must Do Now

As the business landscape becomes more volatile, organizations need leaders who can adapt, align, and drive resilience....

Thriving in Uncertainty: What C-Level Leaders Need to Know

Uncertainty is the new normal. Whether it's market volatility, supply chain disruptions, or AI-driven shifts, C-level...

The Future is Now: Thriving in a Shifting World While Protecting Your Well-Being

Introduction We’re living through a historic period of transition. Trillions of dollars in wealth are shifting from...