Following are selected examples of results achieved through the process of Performance Leadership. Some companies report an ROI of 4:1, while simultaneously creating a more positive culture within departments and seeing more cooperation between departments.

Emerson Electric

* 75% reduction in cost of labor and materials building radar indicators for U.S. Navy.

Preston Trucking

* 9.7% improvement in miles per gallon. Saved $24 million. * Labor productivity improved over 3 years, resulting in $5 million in savings. * Engine-rebuild time improved 41.2%, for a savings of $100,000.

Lebhar-Friedman Publishing, Inc.

* Reduced printing costs by 60%. * Ad page sales for one magazine increased 40% in one year (375 pages). * Saved $22,165 in mailing costs in one quarter. * Reduced accounts receivable from 56 days to 48 days over 2 years.

New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (Manhattan office)

* Reduced average customer wait time from 96 minutes to 27 minutes.

Yarn Manufacturing Plant

* Reduced employee turnover from 213% net annualized to 42%.