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January 4, 2017
Published by Mickey Connolly at January 4, 2017
Most of us have been in meetings where the topic of discussion is a particular problem that’s been going on in the organization for some time. […]
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December 8, 2016
Published by Mickey Connolly at December 8, 2016
You may not use the word “civil discourse” in daily conversation much but you engage in it all the time. It’s the act of talking […]
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November 21, 2016
Published by Mickey Connolly at November 21, 2016
In this episode, Colin and Mickey discuss the dangers and limitations that come with striving for “continuous improvement” in an age that demands companies change and […]
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November 10, 2016
Published by Mickey Connolly at November 10, 2016
Connected leaders must work to inspire teams to keep their best days in front of them. They must create an environment that nurtures trust and relationship […]
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November 7, 2016
Published by Colin Pidd at November 7, 2016
In today’s episode, Colin and Mickey discuss culture change, a once “too soft” topic for business development that has become one of the greatest concerns for […]
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October 27, 2016
Published by Colin Pidd at October 27, 2016
We live in a world that’s complex; that’s fast moving; that’s disruptive. And if we sit in a world singularly concerned with continuous improvement, we’re going […]
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October 26, 2016
Published by Mickey Connolly at October 26, 2016
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. […]
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October 19, 2016
Published by Mickey Connolly at October 19, 2016
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 […]
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October 6, 2016
Published by Mickey Connolly at October 6, 2016
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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September 8, 2016
Published by Colin Pidd at September 8, 2016
Colin Pidd engages Jaap Jonkman, a consultant with decades of executive experience in the financial industry, in a conversation about leadership in the landscape of global […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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July 27, 2016
Published by Colin Pidd at July 27, 2016
Again and again, organizations are expending way too much effort, while still causing very little positive change to show for their work. More engagement surveys haven’t […]
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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 […]
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July 7, 2016
Published by Mickey Connolly at July 7, 2016
Employee engagement remains critical to the success of organizations. Studies show that higher engagement means more motivated employees resulting in better customer satisfaction and company profitability. […]
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July 7, 2016
Published by Anne Murray Allen at July 7, 2016
How many of you find yourselves not only wanting to collaborate to get something done, but really needing to collaborate? By that I mean, you realize […]
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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 […]
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June 16, 2016
Published by Anne Murray Allen at June 16, 2016
By now we have all heard about recent announcement that Microsoft has acquired LinkedIn. The looming question, however, is how successful will the merger be? Even […]
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July 7, 2015
Published by Vitality Imperative at July 7, 2015
The current FIFA debacle and the allegations of corruption bring into focus the role sports administrators should play in administering their core activity -sport. This month […]
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July 7, 2015
Published by Robin Anselmi at July 7, 2015
“Wisdom begins in wonder.” –Socrates I love spending my time with passionate people – whether it’s passion to save the world or passion for the technology […]
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