Archive for the ‘Trusted, Engaging Leaders’ Category
Authenticity Is An Art of Correction Not Perfection
October 26th, 2016 by Vitality Imperative
True authenticity is based upon curiosity rather than certainty. If we’re truly being authentic with one another we’re learning every moment so that we’re constantly adjusting. Authenticity is about correction not perfection. Authentic leadership is actually evoking differences and different points of view. To grow in your leadership abilities you really need to surround yourself…
Don’t Bastardize Your Apology
October 19th, 2016 by Mickey Connolly
In today’s episode, Mickey is joined by senior Conversant consultant, Robin Anselmi, to discuss the importance apology plays within the realm of leadership, as well as how to gracefully execute an apology rather than bastardize it. Because humans are innately imperfect, as Robin points out, apologies will be necessary, and they need to happen in…
Good Leaders Kill The Annual Performance Review
October 6th, 2016 by Mickey Connolly
In this episode, Mickey interviews a senior leader of Conversant, Jim Motroni, on his thoughts of why annual performance reviews might actually decrease performance. Leaders must learn to be partners for improvement. Learn more about how leaders influence the performance and wellbeing of other people. Working with humans can be unpredictable, but the outcomes are…
Authentic Purpose is Essential to Employee Engagement
October 3rd, 2016 by Vitality Imperative
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 of connectivity that we want to create within an organization. Not only does it create meaning for the work we are all doing together, it also makes people feel…
Why Mergers, Acquisitions and Culture Transformations Fail?
September 22nd, 2016 by Bob Johnson
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 Johnson, the Chief Executive Officer of Conversant, about all the conversational ins-and-outs that are involved in mergers, acquisitions and major organizational changes. Highlights As a leader, don’t assume that…
3 Questions Every Leader Should Ask
September 15th, 2016 by Vitality Imperative
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 whom you work. Connecting with people unlocks their contribution and paves the way for great work to be done in a vital and engaged community. In order to understand…