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October 3, 2016
Published by Mickey Connolly at October 3, 2016
Inspired and resilient workforces are led by a sense of purpose rather than the efforts of one or more individuals. Ultimately “purpose” is the one point […]
September 22, 2016
Published by Vitality Imperative at September 22, 2016
What does it take for two very different, large organizations, with very different company cultures, to come together under the same overarching vision? Mickey interviews Bob […]
September 15, 2016
Published by Mickey Connolly at September 15, 2016
All people long to be valued and understood. As a leader, it really is your job to care and create that connection with the people with […]
September 1, 2016
Published by Mickey Connolly at September 1, 2016
If you want to be a good connected leader, you must be present to both the situation and the people around you. Practicing “presence” sounds simple, […]
August 25, 2016
Published by Mickey Connolly at August 25, 2016
Don Van Winkle joins the show to discuss the primary traits that lend themselves to “good” leaders. First and foremost, Mickey and Don discuss the overarching […]
August 11, 2016
Published by Colin Pidd at August 11, 2016
Despite how many leaders habitually approach cultural change, force is not what is needed for evolution within an organization. Intentional thought and action is needed to […]
August 9, 2016
Published by Mickey Connolly at August 9, 2016
We have analyzed thousands of employee surveys across the world and conducted live interviews with employees on six continents. We have discovered that when the “superior […]
July 22, 2016
Published by Colin Pidd at July 22, 2016
Connection isn’t just a convenient by-product of results. Rather, high levels of connection within an organization actually help shape the results. When people within a workplace […]
July 6, 2016
Published by Colin Pidd at July 6, 2016
Leaders, bosses, and bastards: we all know them, we’ve been them, and we’ve probably been all three at some point in each of our […]
June 13, 2014
Published by Vitality Imperative at June 13, 2014
During the Australian AMP “Igniting our spark” sessions, I experience a sense of wonderment as the actors from The Jump (Conversant Asia Pacific corporate acting troupe) […]
April 4, 2014
Published by Colin Pidd at April 4, 2014
"Boats aren't designed to live in a harbour."
This quotation, often used by my brilliant colleague Jim Motroni, is intriguing… it makes the obvious point boats are designed and are at their graceful best under full sail on wide oceans working with tides, wind and waves.
March 17, 2014
Published by Mickey Connolly at March 17, 2014
When people think about trust, they very quickly leap to thinking about someone’s character.
January 26, 2013
Published by Mickey Connolly at January 26, 2013
I like quotations, and I have a quotation site I especially like full of nuggets I often find timely and relevant. Earlier this week, one showed […]
October 19, 2012
Published by Mickey Connolly at October 19, 2012
Leaders create the conditions for positive organizational health, and are a product of them. Yes, you heard me right. Leaders make organizations healthy or not, and […]
September 24, 2012
Published by Mickey Connolly at September 24, 2012
A few nights ago my wife said to me, “I don’t know if you realize it, the way you talk lately has become ponderous and you […]
June 15, 2012
Published by Mickey Connolly at June 15, 2012
Recently, I saw a prominent leader in descent. His iconic business, hugely profitable for years, was in rapid decline. Voices of customers, employees and investors were […]