Mickey Connolly

Kudos to Gavin Newsome for demonstrating true connected leadership, learning from and giving to other Governors and leaders of all kinds so we can each be safer because of our collective strength. #leaderstrueandfalse

Reading a message from a leader today, a truly empathetic outreach & the result is an outpouring of thanks from those he serves. Empathy matters now so people know they are known. Leaders lacking empathy are ill-informed at best, bullies at worst. #leaderstrue&false

Beware the false leader who cares more about being well thought of than about the well being of others. Connect with that person as needed and no more. #leaderstrue&false

Let's notice and applaud the true leaders who are the source of accurate information rather than the subject of worry, gossip and mistrust.#leaderstrue&false

The Covid 19 crisis is shining light on true leaders and false leaders. We are watching, we will learn & we'll share the lessons. #leaderstrue&false

Seeing an executive imprisoned by his own perceptions. Decides too quickly the merit of an idea or person, then looks for evidence to prove himself correct. His addiction to being right is obscuring possibilities a better leader would turn into major contributions. #Leadership

@Bill_George Thanks, Bill, for putting your credibility to work awakening executives to the truth about leadership. You are the master of the wake up call!

Emotionally intelligent leaders do not hire “yes men” – they create diverse teams who challenge processes and innovate. Authentic leaders know that they don't have all the answers. But with the right team, those answers (and success) will be found. buff.ly/2AVK6R3

In a healthy organization, who sees leads. When strategic & behavioral priorities are known & true, awareness is permission for action. Let the people lead. #leadership

I've been with executives clarifying and committing to a new, brave direction for an already successful enterprise. Inspiring to be with people who won't let complacency rob them of the chance to make an unprecedented impact. Well done. #leadership

Seeing people trying to solve complex system problems while making decisions in conflict- avoiding silos. This is a sure recipe for failure ; its time to think, deliberate, differ and decide together, not separately. #Leadership

With a colleague willing to challenge and be challenged, turning differences into fuel for discovery. His curiosity & bravery take him into conversations others fear, producing value others deem impossible. As long as he lives hope cannot die. #leadership

Inspired by a strong, accomplished professional who is ever-hungry for feedback, secure enough to learn from how she is occurring to others. She says, "I'd be wasting my life if I didn't keep getting better at living it."#aspiration

Create a culture of continuous learning by being a leader who values and practices continuous learning. Where leadership goes, the company culture will follow. bit.ly/2NMKkhG

Watching the painful result of talented man who's primed to be offended, no consideration that his perception may not = another's intention. As his presumptuous reactions increase, his credibility declines & his discontent soars.# self deception

Mary Rianoshek retiring from Conversant after many years of connected leadership. Love & admire her strength & wise counsel. Let's emulate Mary's devotion to the never-ending journey of improving human connection for both great results & great joy.

Witnessing adamant arrogance masquerading as wisdom; rash certainty about who's right or wrong, smart or stupid, terrific or rubbish. Impassioned, ill-informed bias destroys the chance to turn differences into discoveries. Need leaders strong enough to be curious. #Leadership

Noticing the destructive impact of sweeping generalizations that reduce people & issues to thoughtless caricatures. Ignoring facts that don't fit opinions is a sure path to inaccurate beliefs and impotent answers. #Biased

Esteemed Conversant colleague Robin Anselmi makes a great case for leadership in the age of robotics, algorithms & emerging technologies. Take 5 minutes and enjoy Robin's message. vimeo.com/268272871 #love&leadership

Heard a manager whine about “unfair feedback”. Invited him to consider: leaders deserve nothing & earn everything; leaders don’t hope for more than they work; leaders care more about improvement than embarrassment. Time to lead, not whine. #leadership

Seeing yet again: the death of leadership is blame. Explaining why no difference is possible, blaming culprits & circumstances for lack of progress & polluting others with victimized indignation ends leadership & dismantles community. #leadership